Along the Water Way near Zeyniler – Part 2
Walking along the Water Way near Zeyniler Village is a very pleasant stroll through the woods. The Water Way, known as the…
Visiting Bursa’s Historical Mosques
Mosques (called cami in Turkish) are some of the most prominent and significant buildings in Bursa, and they are a central...
Bursa Hotels for Every Style
Last updated December 31, 2015 Looking for a place to stay in Bursa? There are plenty of Bursa hotels to meet every style...
A Dealer of Fine Turkish Rugs
Walking down the street in front of Bursa's historic Yeşil Cami'i (Green Mosque) one sunny Friday afternoon, my wife and I...
The Bus to Bursa
If you're traveling to Bursa from somewhere other than Istanbul and you're not driving a rented car, the best way to get to...
Bursa’s Whirling Dervishes
In this Featured Fotoğrafı, Bursa's whirling dervishes perform in the city's Karabaş-i Veli Culture Center. Tucked...
Visiting Īznik, Imagining Nicaea
Just about an hour’s drive east of Bursa’s city center, hugging the shore of a freshwater lake and surrounded by olive...
Everyday Street Scenes
One of the things I appreciate about Bursa is that despite all it has to offer in its cultural and historical heritage,...
Conquering Bursa
This month, the city is celebrating the 689th anniversary of the Ottoman conquest of Bursa. Each April for the past 11...
A Café with a View
For a while, I had looked for an opportunity to get onto the top floors of one of the tall buildings around Fomara Square...
Remembering Bursa’s Sacrifice
These days, the whole of Turkey is remembering and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Çanakkale (Gallipoli) Campaign...
An Essential One-Day Self-Guided Bursa Tour
In my opinion, Bursa deserves far more than one day of your time. You could spend days exploring the city's nooks and...
Photos Fit To Be Hung
Some months ago, my lovely wife asked me to frame a few of my Bursa photos to hang on the wall in the salon above the...
Organik Ev, A Lovely Gem in Misi Village
Originally published on March 10, 2015. Updated December 25, 2015. Update: As of December 2015, Organik...
Fire Up the Grill–Balkan Style!
Now that spring is arriving in Bursa, it’s time to start thinking about dusting off the grill. With that idea in mind, I...
Snapshots from Bursa’s Snowy Streets
We’re pretty confident that winter in Bursa is coming to an end. Sure, there will be snow on the mountain for a couple of...
Top Ten Things To Do In Bursa On Holiday
*Last updated 17 April 2016. Thinking about visiting Bursa for a few days and wondering what you can do while you’re here?...
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...
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...