by Can B | February 20, 2023 | Eat, Shop, and Stay, Osmangazi, Travel Tips and Visiting Info
Iskender Kebab is a name that is closely tied to Bursa. It can even be called Bursa’s signature dish. Iskender Kebap is a meat dish consisting of slices of döner kebap covering sliced pide bread and topped with a little tomato sauce and melted butter. A dollop of...
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 Emily | February 20, 2022 | Culture and History, Eat, Shop, and Stay, Miscellany, Travel Tips and Visiting Info
Ice cream is a common treat in many cultures, but Turkey has a recipe that’s all it’s own. Maraş Dondurma (mah-rash don-dur-mah) is most fondly known as “stretchy ice cream” or “cut ice cream”. Aside from being entirely delicious, this ice cream is known for its rich,...
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 | November 3, 2021 | Eat, Shop, and Stay, Fall, Miscellany
Every culture enjoys its seasonal rhythms. For Turkey, Autumn brings out warmer clothes, changing tree colors and rich, delicious flavors. Let me share with you some of my favorite Turkish dishes and maybe you will try your hand at making one of them! Of course, my...
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 | 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 | 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...
