Make your trip to Turkey easier, fun, and stress-free with these super helpful travel apps!  Planning a trip can be one of the most fun parts of a trip — but actually executing that plan and juggling all the logistics is a different story. 😅 There are so many things to deal with when actually…

What do Beyoncé, Yves Saint Laurent, and Mark Zuckerberg have in common? They’ve all traveled to Bodrum!  Once known as a sleepy fishing village in the 1970s, Bodrum has slowly but surely transformed into the St. Tropez of Türkiye over the years. Imagine a peninsula dotted with luxurious yachts, five-star hotels frequented by the jet-set…

When locals travel to Datça, they don’t do so in a hurry. In fact, this sleepy enclave in the Aegean is so famous for its laid back atmosphere that the town adopted a popular phrase as its motto — If you are in a hurry, what are you doing in Datça?  Indeed, Datça promises a…

If you’re planning a trip to Bodrum and reading up on travel guides and itineraries, you’ve most certainly come across Bodrum Castle.  In fact, we’d go as far as to argue that it’s the most popular tourist attraction in Bodrum! Also known as Bodrum Kalesi in Turkish or the Castle of Saint Peter, this historic…

Looking for the best areas to stay in Bodrum? You’ve come to the right place!  As frequent visitors to this cute Aegean city (we’ve traveled to Bodrum more times than we can count!), we know how hard it is to figure out where to stay in Bodrum.  Instead of one neat little town, “Bodrum” actually…

Looking for the best hamams in Istanbul? You’re in for a treat!  There are dozens of Turkish baths (hamam) in Istanbul, each offering something unique. For example, how about enjoying a luxurious massage at the Hürrem Sultan Hamam, which was commissioned by that Roksolana? Or perhaps enjoying an authentic scrub at the enchanting Zeyrek Çinili…

Looking for a Greek island getaway that’s less than an hour from Türkiye? Or perhaps you’re wondering how to travel between Bodrum and Kos?  Look no further than the Bodrum to Kos ferry! You’ll trade döner for gyros, bougainvillea-lined streets for ancient wonders, and the possibility to relax on dozens of sun-drenched beaches.  Whether you’re…

Never heard of Ayvalık, Türkiye before? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! But trust us, by the end of this guide, you’ll definitely want to visit. 😉 Tucked away between the vibrant cities of Çanakkale and İzmir on Türkiye’s Aegean Coast, Ayvalik (spelled Ayvalık in Turkish) offers a sweet escape with its laid-back atmosphere and old-world…

Planning a day trip to Kos island? This Bodrum to Kos day trip itinerary has everything you need to have the perfect trip! Kos is one of the most popular day trips from Bodrum, and it’s no wonder why. The island is steeped in Greek, Ottoman, and even Italian history; it offers a nice mix…