Information We keep on exploring the fantastic Canakkale. After exploring Gokceada, Canakkale Center, Gallipoli, Troy, and Bozcaada, the next step is Assos. We will be spending two days here and will be trying to explore Assos and Behramkale, and planning to swim at one of the beaches. This is our final stop for the road … The post Assos- Things to do appeared first on Istanbul Fantasy ..read more

Information We keep on exploring the fantastic Canakkale and the famous islands attached to this city. After exploring Gokceada, Canakkale Center, Gallipoli, and Troya, the next step is Bozcaada. We will be spending two days here and looks like this is good timing for this relatively small island. P.S.: We also had the shorter version … The post Bozcaada- What to do? appeared first on Istanbul Fantasy ..read more

Information Catching the Kabatepe-Gokceada ferry at 1 p.m., it took again 1.5 hours to go back. It was very windy and was not a smooth experience. Gokceada was a good starting point to relax and get some energy before the Gallipoli peninsula and Canakkale (we have a small road trip, starting from Istanbul to Gokceada … The post Gallipoli Peninsula and Canakkale- Epic WWI Campaign appeared first on Istanbul Fantasy ..read more

Information It was tough to decide on vacation spots in 2022. We are pretty much fans of the Aegean side more (e.g. Ayvalik-Cunda), but, this year we simply wanted to explore Canakkale and the islands- Gokceada and Bozcaada even though the combination of Aegean and Marmara seas looks less joyful at first glance. The decision … The post Gokceada- Things to do appeared first on Istanbul Fantasy ..read more

Introduction It is a pleasure to talk about Ortakoy Mosque (also known as Grand (or Great) Mecidiye Mosque, Buyuk Mecidiye Camii in Turkish), finally. We are using a few cover photos about this mosque and its view on different platforms due to its splendid structure and silhouette including itself and the 15 July Martyrs Bridge … The post Ortakoy Mosque- One of the Symbols in Istanbul appeared first on Istanbul Fantasy ..read more

Introduction Iznik is a great town in Bursa, Turkey and you will be surprised when you read its intensive history. We are sure that you heard Iznik before due to its tiles. However, we can still say that it is a hidden gem (long story short yes it is a hidden gem per our experience, … The post Iznik (Nicea) Guide- Is it a hidden gem? appeared first on Istanbul Fantasy ..read more

Introduction Bodrum Castle and Museum of Underwater Archeology is the top tourist attraction in Bodrum. We generally do not like the cliches, but if the topic is about Bodrum, we will start with this famous poem. “When you reach the top of the hill, you will see Bodrum Don’t assume you will leave as you … The post Bodrum Castle and Museum of Underwater Archeology appeared first on Istanbul Fantasy ..read more

Why is Turkish tea important? We can say that Turkish tea is the number one drink within Turkish culture. It is almost closed to discussion ? When you come to Turkey or Istanbul, you will see many people drinking tea whenever you turn your head to somewhere, and believe me there is no exaggeration. Turkish … The post Turkish Tea with 20 Questions- #1 Turkish beverage appeared first on Istanbul Fantasy ..read more

Local life in Istanbul Let’s get back to local life a little bit! As Istanbulians, we don’t spend every minute around the tourist attractions, of course. And, we also like to chill, walk, and enjoy the fresh Marmara Sea air with the Prince’s Islands view. The statement above is not about Bagdat (Baghdad) Avenue. Since … The post Bagdat Avenue, Bostanci, and Caddebostan appeared first on Istanbul Fantasy ..read more

Introduction Hello everyone! We are excited to share a hidden gem- Mecidiye Pavilion in Istanbul (ssshhh, this is a secret ? Of course, it is not totally a secret. But, it is easy to say that people, especially locals still could not exactly explore this pavilion. So, this means that the pavilion is a great … The post Mecidiye Pavilion Beykoz- A hidden gem in Istanbul appeared first on Istanbul Fantasy ..read more