Summer onboard: cruising Turkey’s most picturesque routes
It never fails. The weather gets hot, and the lure of the sea is hard to resist. Explore the secrets of the Turkish coast by boat, rocked gently by the…
Mihri: migrant painter of modern times
An exhibition sheds lights on the rich, pioneering, but little-known life story of Mihri, a female painter who rose to prominence in the late Ottoman era. By Yao Hsiao Photo…
Mardin: your next offbeat destination
Mardin, located in southeastern Turkey, attracts tourists with its sandstone cityscape, historical and multicultural heritage—and wine. Text by Rosa Wild Photos by Emel Ernalbamt Southeastern Turkey, a stone’s throw from the…
Istanbul’s Italian heritage: a legacy of the cosmopolitan past
Less than a century ago, the Levantine districts of Beyoğlu and Galata reflected the Ottoman Empire’s cultural diversity. The streets were full of the sounds, smells, people, and buildings from…
Amethyst magic: Judas trees in Istanbul
In April while strolling through Istanbul, it is impossible not to spend at least a few moments gazing up at the Judas trees and contemplating their association with the city…
Mystical blooms: tulips in Turkish marbling
Spring has sprung, and the legendary Istanbul Tulip Festival is fast approaching. Dive into the mystical beauty of these springtime blooms by learning their place in the ancient art of…
From Hopa to Kars: explore Turkey’s eastern borders
The path through the Georgian Valley from the Black Sea to Kars is a long and winding one, full of historical riddles, narrow passes, and vistas of awe-inspiring beauty. All…
Baltalimanı Japanese Garden: Spring in Bloom
Cherry blossoms on full display at Istanbul’s Japanese garden. In a few skillfully crafted words, this haiku by Edo-era poet Masuto Basho embodies what spring in Japan is famous for: sakura, or…
From Berlin to Khorasan: seeking the roots of saz music
Starting from Berlin, crossing Anatolia, and ending in Iran, musician Petra Nachtmanova and filmmaker Stephan Talneau went on a road trip in search of the roots of saz music. Charting…