Recently, we have spent almost two months in Bodrum. I thought it was enough time not only for lazy days on the beach after the long working day but also for driving around and exploring the peninsula. However, it turned out that two months was not enough for us. Because we were working a lot and because there were just…

If you tell people that you are planning a trip to the largest city in Turkey in late December, January, or early February, most likely they will answer that winter in Istanbul is not the best season to go. Wouldn’t it be better to wait until spring or even summer? I have no doubt that visiting Istanbul, as Napoleon Bonaparte…

Choosing between a visit or stay in the resort cities of Bodrum or Marmaris on the Turkish Riviera can be quite a task. I know that because we were asking the same question before. If you asked me directly in conversation which resort city is better to choose, I’d probably answer right away without too much thinking that Bodrum is…

We have been living in Turkey for almost a year now. Wow, it’s been the longest in one place since the moment we left the US. And during this time we managed to notice many interesting facts about Turkish culture, beliefs, and Turkey as a country in general. In this post, you won’t really find historical or geographical facts of…

If you are looking for an exciting boat trip from Bodrum to a secluded spot with crystal clear blue waters, then I hope this post will help you understand where to go. During our first month in Bodrum, Mark and I have driven all over the peninsula, checked amazing Bodrum beaches, and went on a couple of excursions. One of those…