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Experiencing Turkey on Water: A Journey of Luxury and Discovery

January 21, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

My first trip to Turkey was 15 years ago in the dead of the winter. Istanbul was my first primary destination; that winter the city experienced record snowfall. But despite the weather challenges it was an introduction to thepeople, the culture, the food and the country's natural beauty. I've explored parts of the planet by boat; it offers a unique perspective to sail into destinations rather than drive or fly. My next trip to Turkey will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beach, Castle, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Istanbul, Journey, Mediterranean, Museum, Nightlife, Olives, Paradise, Restaurants, River Rafting, Riviera, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Seafood

At 40, SATW Foundation Announces 2024 Recipients of the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards

November 14, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

November 2024 – Choosing among 1,371 entries, the 27 judges at the University of Missouri School of Journalism conferred 120 awards on editors, writers, photographers, podcasters, social media experts and videographers in the 2024 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition. The awards were announced today at the SATW annual convention in Istanbul, Turkey. Professor Jennifer Rowe and Carol J. Loomis, faculty fellow, along with Professor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Adventure Travel, Cruising, Germany, History, Istanbul, Missouri, Photography, Shopping Mall, Travel Blogging

Tom Allen, Adventure Cyclist, Author and Filmmaker

December 22, 2023 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

Q. In 2006, you began a round-the-world bicycle trip called 'Ride Earth,' an epic challenge you had never attempted before. What is it about seeing the world with a bicycle that excites you, and can you describe what the first few weeks of your journey were like? It was the promise of freedom that first drew me to bicycle travel. I’m sure that’s a common motive among travelers but doing it under pedal power really elevated the sense of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Bicycle, Burma, Bus Travel, Canals, Civil War, Culture, England, Ethiopia, Europe, Farming, Food and Wine, Garden, Gun, Hiking, Iran, Istanbul, Journey, Music, Passport, River Rafting

Sail Away on A Gulet Charter In Turkey

June 1, 2022 by Sarah MooneyLeave a Comment

You are relaxing on the polished wooden deck of your own private boat in a beautiful secluded cove on the Aegean Sea. Lush vegetation and exotic flowers tumble down the rocks to the edge of the clear turquoise water. It sounds like a holiday fantasy – but with a gulet charter in Turkey it can easily come true. The country of Turkey has gradually become famous as a tourist destination for more discerning visitors – those looking for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Asia, Beach, Britain, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, England, Europe, Fishing, Flowers, Food and Wine, History, Istanbul, Journey, Mediterranean, Nightlife, Resort, Restaurants, Riviera

Things To Do in Cappadocia, Turkey

September 26, 2020 by Nilüfer Berna DemirLeave a Comment

Cappadocia is a very beautiful tourist area as seen from outside. Especially those who are interested in history know that this place is indispensable with its scenery. for they will visit Turkey at the beginning of the places that must be visited include the Cappadocia in Central Anatolia in Turkey. From each other in Cappadocia which is an amazing opportunity for those who want to vacation in Turkey can participate in fun … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Bus Travel, Cruising, Culture, Food and Wine, History, Istanbul, Wildlife

A Transcontinental Train that Transcends the Frontiers between West and East – Bucharest to Istanbul

August 6, 2020 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Casting one last glance at the charming old streets and striking neo-Gothic buildings in Bucharest, I took a brisk stroll, with a heavy backpack strapped to my shoulder, slowly navigating my way to the train station. From there, I was about to embark on a long-haul overnight journey to Istanbul. Having walked incessantly for days in Bucharest, I was looking forward to long hours of doing nothing at all, just sitting still on the train and getting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Bulgaria, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Istanbul, Journey, Music, Passport, Romania, Walking tour

New Trend: Medical Travel

February 19, 2020 by Janice OlberhosenLeave a Comment

Having thе реrfесt bоdу iѕ nоt еаѕу. You need hоurѕ and hundrеdѕ of dоllаrѕ ѕреnt аt thе gуm, hard diets and a lоt оf timе for уоu. Evеn if уоu dо аll thеѕе, оftеn thе rеѕultѕ аrе nоt those thаt уоu expect. You fееl that уоur body iѕ аt wаr with уоur gоаlѕ? Nо wоrriеѕ! Plаѕtiс ѕurgеrу in Turkеу саn ѕоlvе аll your problems аnd nоbоdу will еvеn knоw уоu had ѕurgеrу. Turkey iѕ a rеnоwn рlаѕtiс surgery hub, fаmоuѕ for itѕ experienced and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Asia, Culinary travel, Europe, Istanbul, Mediterranean, Nightlife

Destination Guide to Uzbekistan

July 31, 2019 by Preethi Chandrasekhar8 Comments

The word Uzbekistan itself carries an air of mystery about it. When I told people I was traveling to Uzbekistan, they exclaimed "Uzbekiwhere?!" and then followed that up by "Is it safe?!"  Uzbekistan IS bordered by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, countries that are not very well known in the West. So I suppose the "safe" question was fair enough! I'm here to give you the 411 on this destination and hopefully … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Afghanistan, Airport, Architecture, Art, Asia, China, Culinary travel, Culture, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, India, Internet, Iran, Istanbul, Mosque, Museum, Music, Passport

Why skiing in Turkey is an Awesome Experience

April 1, 2019 by Abdul RastagarLeave a Comment

“One-third of the world’s population lives within a 4-hour flight from here. That’s why we call it the nearest ski resort in the world.” The winds of change are finally drifting across Turkey. The country is not exactly the first place that comes to mind when we think of skiing. Less than 1% of the country participates, and its international reputation for the winter sport is non-existent. But that may change if Yucel Ikiler has his way. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Art, Culture, Internet, Istanbul, Resort, Rocky Mountains, Ski Trip, Switzerland, Volcano, Winter Travel

Behind the scenes of Turkey’s hair transplant industry

March 20, 2019 by Matthias LLeave a Comment

Nearly 5000 patients from around the world cross seas and borders every month to seek hair restoration treatments in the Eurasian city. Istanbul has excelled in the field to gain the title of the world's hair transplant capital. An achievement that does not fall short of extraordinary. However, there is not much that the public knows about the how's and the why's, and that is precisely what we will address today. Read along to learn the key … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Istanbul

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