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So you are heading to Istanbul this autumn and you are not sure what to pack. It is a fair question, because autumn here does something odd: the afternoons can feel like summer, then the moment the sun drops behind the domes the air turns cool and the wind off the...
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Turkish dramas, called dizi in Turkish, are now popular all over the world. They mix strong stories, beautiful locations, and deep emotions. If you plan to watch new shows in 2025, here is a clear and easy guide to the best Turkish series you should not miss. Book...
Every year on August 30th, Turkey commemorates Victory Day, also known as Turkish Armed Forces Day, a significant public holiday that marks the decisive victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar in 1922. This day not only celebrates a pivotal moment in Turkish history but...
The newly inaugurated Istanbul Modern, designed by the renowned architect Renzo Piano, is now a focal point in the vibrant Karaköy neighborhood, situated on the European side near the confluence of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. This stunning development is not...
Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic world, transforms Istanbul into a city of unparalleled spirituality and communal harmony. During this sacred time, people support each other, visit friends and relatives, and engage in fasting from dawn till dusk. Fasting, a...