by Can B | April 20, 2022 | Bursa's Neat Places, Culture and History, Eat, Shop, and Stay, Osmangazi
Historians tell us that Prusias I, the king of Bithynia, laid out the city plans for Bursa with the aid of Hannibal, the famous Carthaginian general, between 185-184 B.C. Hannibal came to Bithynia after Carthage lost the “2nd Pontic War” with Rome. His popularity had...
by Can B | February 2, 2022 | Bursa's Neat Places, Yildirim
Part 1: The Village of Zeyniler Part 2: Along the Water Way Part 3: Beyond the Village Zeyniler Village can be a beginning point for hiking further up the mountain. Unfortunately, if you get off the service roads, the trails are poorly marked and rarely is there any...
by Can B | January 16, 2022 | Bursa's Neat Places, Yildirim
Part 1: The Village of Zeyniler Part 2: Along the Water Way Part 3: Beyond the Village Walking along the Water Way near Zeyniler Village is a very pleasant stroll through the woods. The Water Way, known as the “Suyolu” in Turkish, begins way back in the Kaplikaya...
by Can B | December 29, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Culture and History, Yildirim
Part 1: The Village of Zeyniler Part 2: Along the Water Way Part 3: Beyond the Village Zeyniler is a quiet village overlooking a gorgeous valley on the slopes of Uludağ mountain, yet surprisingly close to downtown Bursa. The village is only 6 km from the Grand Mosque...
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 | 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....
