Inter-city bus services in Turkey are frequent and reliable, but would I recommend them? The answer is yes ………. and no! I would wholeheartedly endorse taking the bus during the day, but,...
Posts about our travels in mainland Europe.
Konya – Home of Mevlâna
The Muslim holy city of Konya is well worth an overnight stop if you are planning a tour around Turkey.If, like us, you arrive in town by train (see separate posting), or by bus, don’t do...
Olüdeniz – Holiday Heaven or Holiday Hell?
Olüdeniz (Dead Sea in Turkish) on the Turquoise Coast of southern Turkey is billed as ‘one of the most beautiful beaches’, and ‘the most photogenic spot’ in the whole of the country....
Kayakoy – Ghost Village
Kayaköy (rock village in Turkish) is an abandoned Greek village situated 4 km from the resort town of Hisarönü, near Fethiye in southern Turkey. If you are in the area, it is well worth a...
Taking the Train from Istanbul to Konya
We began our trip around Turkey last summer with a train journey from Istanbul to Konya. As a method of travel, if you are not in a rush, I would certainly recommend it! It costs 45TL (about £19)...
