Balkanology :: Explore Southeast EuropeDisclaimer: These pages are not actively maintained, and some of the practical information on the site is out of date. I am working on a new version of the site that will focus more on my photos and memories of travel in Southeast Europe, and less on practical details that too easily become obsolete. In the meantime, please treat the information here with caution.
European Turkey :: Links
I haven't made any attempt to provide a comprehensive set of links for Turkey - the Turkey Travel Planner should allow you to find any further information you need. Many of the more general sites listed in the Overview of the Balkans are also useful for planning a trip to Turkey.
Travel and Transport
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Turkey Welcomes You
The official website of the Turkish Culture and Tourism Office.
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Turkey Travel Planner
The experienced travel writer Tom Brosnahan has produced an excellent site with a wealth of reading. If you are planning a trip to Turkey that extends beyond a few days in Istanbul, this site will repay careful study. A particularly nice touch is the explanation of "how to decipher the TCDD web site".
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TimeOut Istanbul
Information about culture, nightlife, eating out, and sightseeing in Istanbul.
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TCDD - Turkish Railways
Timestables for trains within Turkey - not easy to navigate if you can't read Turkish, but help is at hand: see the next link. There is also a useful page with details of international trains to Europe, including sample fares to a range of destinations.
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Varan
UlusoyTwo of Turkey's best-known bus companies, with a wide range of both international and domestic services.
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IETT
Information about Istanbul's array of public transport options.
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Turkish Airlines
Ataturk Airport (Istanbul)
From the Travel Pages
Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010: city highlights
The Telegraphy, 09 January 2010Istanbul: There are two sides to this city's story
The Independent, 27 December 200948 hours in Istanbul
The Independent, 14 November 2009Where worlds collide
The Telegraph, 14 November 2008Raki, rhythm and blues in Istanbul
The Times, 28 June 2008Istanbul: Inside Strait
The Independent, 17 May 2008What's new in Istanbul
The Sunday Times, 09 September 2007Taking the Steamer out of Istanbul (The Princes Islands)
The Guardian, 01 July 2005Istanbul: Europe's most exotic city
The Independent, 30 October 2005Going to Istanbul
The New York Times, 27 March 2005A tale of three cities (Istanbul,Edirne,Bursa)
The Independent, 22 January 2005Boating on the Bosphorus
Travel Intelligence
Background
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Istanbul 2010 - European Capital of Culture
Find out what's planned as Istanbul celebrates its year in the European cultural limelight.
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Turkish Culture Portal
An introduction to Turkish art, cuisine, crafts and philosophy.
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Hürriyet Daily News
Online version of Turkey's English-language newspaper.