The Village of Zeyniler – Part 1
Zeyniler is a quiet village overlooking a gorgeous valley on the slopes of Uludağ mountain, yet surprisingly close to downtown…
Bursa’s Hans: Hidden Gems in the Bustling Bazaar
As I wander through the long winding bazaar in Bursa, Turkey’s centuries-old city center, taking in the sights, sounds, and...
Whitney’s Winter Sport Advice Part 2: Uludağ Snowmobiling
My friend, Whitney, recently visited Bursa in search of wintertime excitement on Uludağ. In a two-part series,...
Whitney’s Winter Sport Advice Part 1: Uludağ Skiing
My friend, Whitney, recently visited Bursa in search of wintertime excitement on Uludağ. In a two-part series,...
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...
Bursa’s Busy Bazaar
Friday’s Fotoğrafı for 30 January: Bursa's crowded central bazaar bustles with activity on a Saturday afternoon. It's a...
The Istanbul to Bursa Ferry (Or, How I Lower My Blood Pressure When In Istanbul)
Quick Links: Istanbul Deniz Otobüsleri (ĪDO) runs from Yenikapı (and occasionally Kadıköy) in Istanbul to...
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...
A Taste of Ördekli’s Ottoman Tea
I had been hearing for some time from friends about this interesting place next to the Demirtaşpaşa metro station in...
Pineapples in a Snowstorm
Friday’s Fotoğrafı, 16 January: Pineapples are sold from a pushcart on a snowy, blustery day in Bursa's downtown bazaar. As...
A Bursa Guest Post on Adventures in Ankara
A little while ago, Terry at Adventures in Ankara graciously invited me to write a guest post on the merits of...
Sadet’s Kızık Sofrası
"Gel, gel, gel," Sadet said to my wife, Amy, with an inviting hand motion. "Gel" is the command form of the verb "to come,"...
Domes of the Old Bathhouse
Featured Fotoğrafı for January 9: The twin domes of Eski Kaplıca Hamamı (Old Hot Spring Bathhouse) rise above the valley...
A Snowy Drive Up Uludağ Road
It was a rainy 7 degrees centigrade when my buddy, Mehmet, called me out of the blue and asked me if I’d like to go with...
Singing In the New Year
In the first Featured Fotoğrafı of 2015, the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Orchestra sings (and plays and dances) in the...
A Banner Year for Bursa: UNESCO Recognition
As 2014 comes to a close, we can confidently say that it's been a good year in Bursa. A lot of good things have happened...
Ottoman Marching Bells
In this week's featured photo, members of a traditional Turkish marching troop (mehter takımı) stand in downtown Bursa with...
A Bit of Warmth in Cold, Rainy December
There are times when living as a foreigner among Turkish people is really enjoyable. Like when they stop you in the...
Tophane Clock Tower
The clock tower at Tophane proudly stands in Bursa's old citadel near the tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi. First built...