THE BEST OF BURSA: HIGHLIGHTING THE BEST OF BURSA, TURKEY
A Çaycı in Koza Han’s Wall

A Çaycı in Koza Han’s Wall

Friday’s Fotoğrafı, 20 February: This çaycı (tea seller) is hard at work in his tea shop in the inner wall of historical Koza Han. The Koza Han courtyard is an excellent place to pass time sipping tea with friends on a sunny day under the cover of an umbrella. The...
Turkish Breakfast: Arguably The World’s Best

Turkish Breakfast: Arguably The World’s Best

My family and I love traditional Turkish breakfasts. It is far and away our favorite Turkish meal. We try the Turkish breakfast everywhere we go and whenever we get the chance, and we’re always on the lookout for the best place, the best taste, and the best price....
Three Bursa Apps for iPhone/iPad

Three Bursa Apps for iPhone/iPad

A little while ago, I noticed billboards all over town advertising the new Enjoy Bursa app for iPhone/iPad. Released in 2014, this app was developed by the Bursa municipal government (Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyesi) and is available in Apple’s App Store. After...
Bursa’s Swimming Stones

Bursa’s Swimming Stones

A Friday’s Fotoğrafı: The Swimming Stones fountains on Altıparmak Caddesi continue to flow on a snowy day in Bursa. These granite columns, designed by renowned German sculptor Christian Tobin, represent Karagöz and Hacivat, Bursa’s famous shadow puppets and unofficial...