Destination

Turkey

Turkey is where Europe runs out and something bigger begins. From the ferries and backstreets of Istanbul to the Black Sea coast, Cappadocia and the eastern cities most tourists never reach, these guides cover the food, the routes and the places worth the extra bus ride.

Guides and stories from Turkey

Everything I wrote about Turkey, from city guides to personal tips.

Istanbul Food Guide: Street Food, Meze and the Best Breakfast

Istanbul for first-timers: what to see and how to get around

Gaziantep Food Guide: The Best Food I Ate in Turkey

How Many Days in Istanbul? My Ideal Itinerary

From Istanbul to Cappadocia: a trip across Turkey

Istanbul Travel: Why I Pick It Over Paris, London, Rome

Turkey in numbers

Turkey covers about 783,562 km² and is home to roughly 85.7 million people, with Ankara as its capital. The main language is Turkish, and you pay with the Turkish lira (TRY).

Official name: Republic of Turkiye
Capital: Ankara
Size: 783,562 km2
Population: 85.7 million
Language: Turkish
Currency: Turkish lira (TRY)

Speak like a local

A few words go a long way. This is how you say them.

Word Meaning Say it like

Merhaba Hello mehr-HAH-bah

Tesekkurler Thank you teh-shehk-kewr-LEHR

Lutfen Please LEWT-fehn

Evet Yes eh-VEHT

Hayir No HAH-yuhr

Ne kadar? How much is it? neh kah-DAHR

Serefe Cheers sheh-reh-FEH

Hosca kal Bye HOHSH-chah kahl

Videos from Turkey

My full travel videos filmed in Turkey.

Republic Day in Türkiye - Where The East Begins EP.18 ISTANBUL