by Emily | May 30, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Culture and History, Iznik
One of Bursa’s most prominent historical locations is the county of Iznik, also known as ancient Nicaea. Iznik is not a particularly large county, by comparative standards — home to only 15,000 residents — but it is brimming with historical artifacts and...
by Emily | May 15, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Eat, Shop, and Stay, Harmancik, Iznik, Karacabey, Keles, Osmangazi, Yildirim
COVID has given “Cabin Fever” a whole new meaning for many. As the weather warms in Turkey and people come with the desire to get out and explore, we continue to find safe and enjoyable venues to do that. Bursa has caught cabin fever in a different sense of the...
by Jesse | March 21, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Culture and History, Eat, Shop, and Stay, Miscellany, See, Do, and Play, Yenisehir
Located within just minutes walking distance from the central roundabout in the heart of the city, Sinanpaşa Külliyesi (See-nahn-pah-shah koo-leh-see) is where you can encounter a renovated modern social services facility. Original construction of the building started...
by Emily | March 11, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Culture and History, Eat, Shop, and Stay, Karacabey, See, Do, and Play, Travel Tips and Visiting Info
One of the most unique historical features of Turkey is its Hans (inns) or Keravansarays (caravan palaces). During the days of the ancient silk road, these hospitality venues were sometimes opulent locations frequented by merchants–traveling in groups for...
by Emily | February 28, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Culture and History, Fall, See, Do, and Play, Spring, Summer, Travel Tips and Visiting Info, Winter
As COVID-19 continues to influence our lives and travel habits, we must continue to find creative ways to explore the world around us. One such way can be done from the comfort of your home through Bursa’s Virtual Museums! Click on the map-image for the museum...
by Emily | February 20, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Fall, Nilüfer, See, Do, and Play, Spring, Summer
Our discovery of Deliktaş (Deh-leek-tash) cave was quite accidental. If it hadn’t been for a sign post, we would have missed it all together! Though we don’t consider ourselves big spelunkers, this was an adventure we’re glad we didn’t miss....
by Emily | February 14, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Miscellany, Nilüfer, Osmangazi, Yildirim
Looking for more visual input on the green city of Bursa? Look no further than the city’s livestream cameras! From feeds of downtown, the tiptop of Uludag, or the seal exhibit at the zoo, Bursa is only a click away! Not only that, but the Bursa Cepte smartphone...
by Emily | January 18, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Büyükorhan, Culture and History, Gemlik, Gursu, Harmancik, Inegol, Iznik, Karacabey, Keles, Kestel, Miscellany, Mudanya, Mustafakemalpasa, Nilüfer, Orhaneli, Orhangazi, Osmangazi, See, Do, and Play, Winter, Yenisehir, Yildirim
So, you’ve come to Bursa. You’ve toured the sites and loved every minute of savoring platters of Iskender, buying silks in Kozahan, hiking Uludag, seeing the storks of Uluabat Lake, watching Hacivat and Karagoz in their shadow puppet brilliance, and buying...
by Emily | January 11, 2021 | Bursa's Neat Places, Featured Fotoğrafı, Orhangazi, See, Do, and Play
Don’t miss a stop on our four-part day adventuring through Orhangazi! Part 1: Hot Springs Part 2: Lake Wharf Part 3: Town Center Part 4: Castle Views Our fourth and final stop in our tour of Orhangazi was the Orhangazi Castle Social Facilities. The castle is one...
by Emily | December 13, 2020 | Bursa's Neat Places, Fall, Featured Fotoğrafı, Orhangazi, See, Do, and Play, Spring, Summer
Don’t miss a stop on our four-part day adventuring through Orhangazi! Part 1: Hot Springs Part 2: Lake Wharf Part 3: Town Center Part 4: Castle Views Next on our adventure was a trip to the Orhangazi Iznik Lake. Our first views of the area were breath-taking....
