Regional News

Alacati on my mind

WITH a long season that runs till November, Turkey’s charming coastal town Alacati is the perfect getaway for a relaxing holiday this autumn.

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Expats face UK bank poser

BRITS on the verge of moving abroad should be made more aware of the difficulty of opening a UK bank account once they’re overseas, and choose to keep their existing account open if possible.

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Ephesus coins it in

THE monthly earnings of Ephesus, on the UNESCO temporary list of World Heritage Sites, increased to 8 million Turkish Liras in July and August. 

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Take on the Tanneries

TOURISTS now have yet another reason to take a tour around Kusadası as the historical street of “Old Town Tanneries” will be hosting 18 prominent artists and sculptors every Thursday.

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Discover Dilek National Park

DILEK Peninsula National Park is one of the most precious treasures of our country. It has green slopes, awe-inspiring mountains, mysterious canyons and clean bays. The flora and the fauna offer endless opportunities for photography fans. Dilek Peninsula National Park was the home of the now extinct Anatolian leopard. The endangered Mediterranean Monk Seals and…

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Izmir to host balloon fiesta

THE first ever balloon fiesta, featuring more than 100 hot air balloons from many different countries, is to be launched next month in Izmir.

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Elastic times

Kate Ashley-Norman – is a long-time resident, entrepreneur, mum, and owner of The Didim Hypnotherapy Clinic SUMMER holidays can be notoriously long, or whizz by in a flash, depending on what angle you are looking at. As a kid, I can remember the six weeks of summer holidays stretching out in all its bliss of…

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Didim: A different view

Imra Gundogdu: Born and raised in Istanbul, Imra, who has a BA in Translation and Interpretation from Bilkent University in 2010, works as a literary translator, having gained extensive knowledge on translation technologies by working for local leaders in Turkey and handled prominent clients. Feeling concerned about the deforestation and depersonalization of her hometown, and in…

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