Turkey, the only country in the world that has a city that is located on two continents. Turkey is filled with vibrant cities, stunning nature and a rich culture. No matter what kind of vacation you are looking for, Turkey has something for everyone. We spent about two months in Istanbul, and loved every single second of it. Browsing through the cobble stoned streets, enjoying the Turkish cuisine and seeing some of Turkish most beautiful sights. Scroll down to find our travel videos, guides and travel tips for Turkey!

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Turkey Travel Vlogs

Things to do in Turkey

Istanbul

Istanbul, the city of two continents, is filled with stunning sights and delicious foods. Here are some of our favourite things to do in Istanbul:

  • Go shopping at the grand bazaar

  • Cafe hopping in Moda

  • Explore the lesser known sights of Istanbul in Uskudar

  • Awe at the Hagia Sophia

  • Enjoy the Turkish street foods

  • Go shopping at a local market

  • Visit the Suleymaniye Mosque

  • Enjoy some Baklava and Turkish delight

  • Take a stroll through Istiklal street

  • Take a ferry from Europe to Asia

Scroll down below to find all our travel guides to Turkey filled with tips, tricks and things to do!

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Turkey Travel Tips

 ACCOMMODATION | There is no shortage of accommodation in Turkey. No matter if it is luxury or budget, there is something for everyone in Turkey. We personally used AirBnB as we stayed in Istanbul for multiple months, however, for a short stay we recommend checking out Booking.com to find the perfect place for you!

VISA FOR TURKEY | You might need a visa to visit Turkey so before you leave check here to see if you can get an e-visa, or even to see if you are visa exempt!

ISTANBUL TRAVEL ESSENTIALS | Planning your trip to Turkey? Be sure to put these travel essentials in your backpack!

  • Power Adapter - Turkey uses the type C and F plugs, so if you are coming from a country that uses any other type of plug (such as UK, USA or Canada) be sure to put a power adapter in your suitcase so you can charge your electronics during your trip to Istanbul!

  • Earplugs - Turkey has a predominantly Muslim population and as such the call to prayer, also known as ezan, can be heard five times a day in Istanbul. The call to prayer times change throughout the year, however, some of the call to prayers can take place during the night or around dawn. If you are staying close to a mosque and you are not used to the call of prayer you might want to pack a set of foam or silicone earplugs if you are a light sleeper.

  • (Head)scarf - Turkey is filled with stunning mosques with many of them absolute must sees during your trip to Istanbul. However, each of these mosques have a conservative dress code requiring you to cover shoulders, legs and for women also their hair. A large scarf to cover your hair and possibly even shoulders as such could come in handy when sightseeing in Istanbul.

  • VPN - While you technically can’t put a VPN in your backpack, it truly is a must have travel essential for your cyber safety. When traveling you will often log in to tens of different wifi networks, not knowing how safe these wifi networks truly are! We personally use Surfshark VPN to make sure that our data and privacy is protected when using public Wi-Fi!