City of Artisans: Iznik Ceramics
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...
An Itchy History Lesson
My husband is a history buff. One of his favorite pastimes since living in Turkey has been to discover all the many ancient...
Scootin’ Around Town | Bursa’s Micromobility Options
Micromobility is one of the now commonplace concepts in larger cities. With increases in traffic and a greater awareness of...
Sinanpaşa Külliyesi | Prince Sinan’s Complex
Located within just minutes walking distance from the central roundabout in the heart of the city, Sinanpaşa Külliyesi...
Inns of the Ancient Silk Road: Issız Han
One of the most unique historical features of Turkey is its Hans (inns) or Keravansarays (caravan palaces). During the days...
Experience Culture in Bursa’s Virtual Museums
As COVID-19 continues to influence our lives and travel habits, we must continue to find creative ways to explore the world...
Exploring Deliktas Cave
Our discovery of Deliktaş (Deh-leek-tash) cave was quite accidental. If it hadn't been for a sign post, we would have...
Bursa Livestreams
Looking for more visual input on the green city of Bursa? Look no further than the city's livestream cameras! From feeds of...
Hotel Review: B Loft Hotel
Cleanliness: ♦♦♦ Customer Service: ♦♦♦♦ Relevant Amenities: ♦♦♦ Price: $$ Website: www.blofthotel.com Instagram:@hotelbloft...
Bursa National Gardens & Library
One of 2020's positive elements included the opening of the Bursa Millet Bahçesi ve Kutuphanesi (Bursa National Gardens and...
Bilgin Bursa: The Board Game That Brings Your Memories Home
So, you've come to Bursa. You've toured the sites and loved every minute of savoring platters of Iskender, buying silks in...
A View Fit for a King – Orhangazi Part 4
Don't miss a stop on our four-part day adventuring through Orhangazi!Our fourth and final stop in our tour of Orhangazi was...
A Walk Through Town – Orhangazi Part 3
Don't miss a stop on our four-part day adventuring through Orhangazi!With stomachs growling after fishing for so long, we...
Wandering on the Wharf – Orhangazi Part 2
Don't miss a stop on our four-part day adventuring through Orhangazi!Next on our adventure was a trip to the Orhangazi...
Discovering in Orhangazi – Part 1
Don't miss a stop on our four-part day adventuring through Orhangazi!A few weeks ago, my family and I set out to discover...
The Flooded Forests of Karacabey
Longoz Ormanlari is one of Karacabey’s biggest attractions. The approximately 5000-acre area is the location where river,...
The Hidden Waters of Sudüşen Şelalesi
One of my favorite characteristics of Bursa is its abundance of waterfalls. Some of the more prominent ones include Suuçtu...
Kucukkumla: A Respite by the Sea
While Bursa is not particularly known as a tropical paradise, its robust variety of terrain does include some enjoyable...
Walking Ancient Ways
As the weather begins to cool down and lead us into Fall, one of our favorite pastimes (even more emphasized due to...