Kadiköy: Entry into the Asian side of Istanbul Kadiköy is the gateway to the Asian side of Istanbul. 99% of the time you end up in this area during a city trip. Here, I’ll present to you the interesting places, sights and other activities there are in Kadiköy. Have fun! Kadiköy – from Europe to Asia, please! 1. Ferry from Galata Bridge to Haydarpasa Train Station I strongly recommend that you take the ferry from Eminönü station on the Galata Bridge to Kadiköy instead of the metro. Order a glass of chai and a Simit on board the ferry, and enjoy the view during the journey. You will pass the…

Istiklal Caddesi: Istanbul’s famous boulevard The Istiklal Caddesi, in its old name: “Grande Rue de Pera“, is the great boulevard of Istanbul. The street stretches from Taksim Square in the north to the Galata Tower in the south – parallel to the Bosporus. The Istiklal Caddesi is flanked by sights, boutiques, shopping centres and bars. Is the Istiklal Caddesi worth visiting? Istiklal Caddesi is featured in all the Istanbul travel guides. Istiklal Caddesi is symbolised by the red trams that connect the north and south ends of the street. The trams are also one of Istanbul’s many landmarks. There must be something interesting about Istiklal Caddesi. So what is there…

Galata Tower: the most beautiful viewpoint in Istanbul? The viewing platform on the top of the 68-meter-high Galata Tower is one of the most beautiful viewpoints of Istanbul’s old town Sultanahmet, the Golden Horn and the Bosporus. The tower is one of the fixed points in Istanbul’s sightseeing program. That’s why I would like to introduce it to you in more detail. The Galata Tower stands atop a hill in the northern part of the Golden Horn. The height of the tower, built in 528 under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, towers over all the other surrounding buildings. This makes it easy to notice from almost all the downtown districts of…

Galata Bridge: The lively centre of Istanbul During a city trip to Istanbul, one question arises: “What is the liveliest place in Istanbul?” One of the best answers to this question is: “Clearly on, under and next to the Galata Bridge!” So ​​what makes the drawbridge over the Golden Horn so interesting? The Galata Bridge is one of the most important transport hubs in Istanbul. The many people passing by have created their own microcosm at the two-story drawbridge. This is why I like the Galata Bridge so much! The passing locals attracted sellers with typical street food from Istanbul. Above all, the all-time favourites the Simit and Balik Ekmek…

Sea of ​​Marmara (Region): 10 Interesting Places to Know! As a travel destination, the Marmara hardly ever appears in English travel catalogues. The small islands, bays and sandy beaches of the sea are a perfect addition to sightseeing in Istanbul. 10 places of interest on the Marmara Sea The Marmara Sea is enclosed by the European and Asian part of Turkey. In the north, it is connected to the Black Sea via the Bosporus and to the south via the Dardanelles Strait with the Aegean Sea. The 280 kilometres long and only 80 kilometres wide inland sea takes its name from the marble island of Prokonnessos. In ancient times it…

Kaleiçi: Antalya’s old town is a perfect combination of culture, food and boutique hotels Kaleiçi Antalya’s old town is one of my favourite places. I like the narrow streets, old Ottoman houses, sights from Roman times and the food … I visited Antalya’s old town at the invitation of ÖGER TOURS, and saw it for the first time together with a tour guide. So far, I have always visited Antalya without a tour group. This time I learned a few new things about Antalya’s old town from travel guide Süleyman that I didn’t know yet. 9 most beautiful places in the old town of Antalya and recommended hotels I always…

Olympos Beach: Beach vacation amidst a nature reserve The ruins of the ancient city of Olympos (near Cirali) remains almost unretouched in the Mediterranean forests of the Beydaglari Nature Park. It’s one of the few locations in Turkey that offer ecotourism. Only a few ruins have survived the once important settlement of the Lycian League. The walk from the golden yellow Olympos Beach to the ruins is an adventure in itself. It leads you along the Akca River into a narrow valley. Left and right of it are the last remains of the fortress wall of the former trading town, overgrown by the forest. In recent years, more and more…

Ortaköy: 7 places you can visit with the mosque in Istanbul! Ortaköy is one of the liveliest neighbourhoods in Istanbul. It belongs to the Besiktas district and is located just south of the Bosporus Bridge, along the Bosporus. Ortaköy is known for its nightlife, restaurants, boutiques, handicraft shops, kumpir stalls and of course the Ortaköy Mosque. Due to the nearby Galatasaray University, Ortaköy is also one of the youngest districts in Istanbul. You can find the view of the Ortaköy Mosque with the Bosporus Bridge in the background in all Istanbul travel guides. Here I will show you what you can do in Ortaköy in one afternoon. 7 things you…

Pamukkale & Hierapolis: (limestone terraces, travel tips) The limestone terraces in Pamukkale, along with the ruins of Hierapolis, are among the most well-visited attractions in Turkey. Because there is very little information about Pamukkale at a glance, I wrote a daily guide for Pamukkale-Hierapolis. 1. My tips for visiting Pamukkale-Hierapolis Day trips to Pamukkale-Hierapolis are available from all the seaside resorts, Cappadocia and Istanbul. The bus excursions cost € 50 to € 70, including entrance tickets and lunch. Usually, day trips include the Pamukkale-Hierapolis ticket. You should check that out before you leave. Otherwise, be sure to bring Turkish Lira with you! Only Turkish lira are accepted at the entrance…

Prince Islands: Paradise begins 20 kilometres south of the Bosporus On weekends, thousands of the locals in Istanbul make their way to the nine Prince Islands. This makes it one of the most popular excursion destinations in the city. After all, they are one of the few opportunities to enjoy nature, parks and beautiful sandy beaches on the Marmara Sea near the 15 million inhabitants. In this blog post, I tell you about my ferry trip from the Bosporus to the Prince Islands. With a ferry from Istanbul to the Prince Island of Büyükada: Sandy beaches, horse-drawn carriages and a Greek monastery … You can get to the Prince Islands…