by Emily | June 3, 2022 | Culture and History, Iznik, See, Do, and Play
Bursa is a city of artisans. From woven silks to shadow puppetry, the variety and expertise is astounding. One of Bursa’s most unique historical artforms is found in the ceramic studios of Iznik. During one of our visits to Iznik, we decided to browse the Iznik...
by Emily | April 8, 2022 | Nilüfer, See, Do, and Play, Summer
We set out as a family one particularly beautiful summer morning. Our goal was to find a quiet, natural environment with water where our kids could splash around and play. We had two potential spots in mind — both yet undiscovered by us. We figured if the first...
by Emily | February 20, 2022 | Culture and History, Eat, Shop, and Stay, Miscellany, Travel Tips and Visiting Info
Ice cream is a common treat in many cultures, but Turkey has a recipe that’s all it’s own. Maraş Dondurma (mah-rash don-dur-mah) is most fondly known as “stretchy ice cream” or “cut ice cream”. Aside from being entirely delicious, this ice cream is known for its rich,...
by Emily | November 10, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Eat, Shop, and Stay, Osmangazi, Travel Tips and Visiting Info, Winter, Yildirim
Winter is coming and our inbox is filling up with questions about ski resorts, hotels, and snowmobile rentals. We thought we’d take a moment to post some of the general information here for our readers as you make your winter travel plans. Before your arrival, we...
by Emily | November 3, 2021 | Eat, Shop, and Stay, Fall, Miscellany
Every culture enjoys its seasonal rhythms. For Turkey, Autumn brings out warmer clothes, changing tree colors and rich, delicious flavors. Let me share with you some of my favorite Turkish dishes and maybe you will try your hand at making one of them! Of course, my...
by Emily | September 7, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Culture and History, Eat, Shop, and Stay, Miscellany, News and Events, See, Do, and Play, Travel Tips and Visiting Info
The Bursa municipality recently released a new mobile application called “GO Bursa”. It’s a great tool to download and have quick reference to the city’s main attractions. The app uses high quality photos and video clips to give you a clear sense of the location. One...
by Emily | August 6, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Culture and History, Fall, Iznik, Spring, Summer
The county of Iznik is certainly one of Bursa’s most historically robust areas. As a city that had been conquered and ruled by the Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks, and Ottomans, the layers to its past are still being uncovered. As a tourist visiting the community, it’s...
by Emily | July 23, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Eat, Shop, and Stay, Fall, Orhaneli, See, Do, and Play, Spring, Summer
Our family has recently taken up tent camping. It seems that thanks to the existence of COVID-19, we are not the only ones, as many stores are now featuring more and more outdoor equipment for grilling, fishing, and camping. Turkey overall seems to be slow in creating...
by Emily | July 16, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Culture and History, Eat, Shop, and Stay, Nilüfer, See, Do, and Play, Summer
Growing up, my mom always said, “Chocolate makes everything a little better.” My Chocolate Bursa, our city’s first museum dedicated to the art of handmade Belgian chocolates, certainly takes that idea to heart! The museum officially opened July 9th, complete with the...
by Emily | July 6, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Miscellany, Nilüfer, See, Do, and Play
Bursa is a great city for families. While all of the historical sites are excellent educational experiences for children of all ages, Bursa is also developing new places for kids to play and expend energy in healthy ways. Zipland trampoline park is one such place....
