TURKEY

Turkey is today a modern country of great progress steeped in rich history. It is a great tourist spot for those who wish to study culture, history and development. It has a lot to offer such as the mosques and ancient palaces of Istanbul , chic luxury brands, shopping streets and the hot air balloon rides to Pamukkale's white terraces that offer thermal water springs. Turkey is also known for its great architecture.  It is no doubt a great place for exploring and tourism.

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring , summer, and autumn are the best times to visit Turkey.

THINGS TO DO: 

1) Enjoy Turkish baths and Turkish delicacies.

2) Take a cruise

3) Float above Ruins.

4) Mosque and palace tour

5) Unwind by the beaches

FOOD: Some of the most sought after items in breakfast menu here are menemen (a spiced omlette), olives-cheese-fresh bread, ekmek or sandwich with Kofte balls and salad filling , as well as freshly sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and chillies. Other Turkish delights for main course you must try are pilaf (pulav without vegetables, sauteed in butter, chicken and chickpeas), Dolma (stuffed vine leaves) and Shorba or soup.

SHOPPING: Head to the Grand Bazar of Istanbul to shop for glassware, ceramics, wooden carpets and rugs, artefacts and other decor items. The Egypt spice bazaar is renowed for its exotic spices, spice mixes, coffees, nuts, dry fruits and chocolates. Antalya is a great place to shop for woven linen towels made only in this region.

PLACES TO VISIT:

1) Istanbul

2)  Ankara

3) Mardin 

4) Konya

5) Antalya

6) Bodrum

7) Cappadocia

8) Pamukkale

9) Izmir

Turkey has proved to be a right example for being a cultured, traditional as well as a modern country. Its palaces, mosques, museums, cafes are a treat to watch . It is well known as an architectural marvel. Tourists get impressed on seeing Turkey. The weather is also said to be very pleasing here. Tourists will always get to watch something new and different here. I will always look forward for a trip to Turkey anytime.