Turkey Travel

Turkey sits at the crossroads of Europe and the Middle East, bridging the divide in Istanbul and has played an important role in the mercantile, political, and cultural development of the region for centuries. Turkey's history is rich, impacted directly by the great empires of the Romans, Ottomans and Byzantines. The silk road ran directly across the isthmus via Istanbul and the architecture and cultural fare to this day reflects the deep influence this had. In Istanbul alone, you'll find the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia museum - all of them representatives and reminders of what has come before.

Outside of the cities, Turkey offers a spectacular blend of geographical regions - from the southern coasts along the Mediterranean to the northern along the Black Sea and the rock formations and hillsides of the south. This diversity makes Turkey travel especially suited for the lovers of the outdoors. Diving, rafting, hiking in canyons - it's all on display in the many-faceted regions of the Turkish countryside.

Due to recent political upheaval and acts by the Turkish government, many ask, is it safe to travel to Turkey right now? The US government recently downgraded travel warnings to a 2, with the exception of the southern borders with Syria and Iraq. These regions, as well as some areas in the eastern part of the country are not currently recommended for travel. Currently there are fourteen provinces listed on the US department of State website that travelers should reconsider or avoid.

Despite the political unrest and economic challenges in Turkey right now, it remains one of the most exciting and intriguing destinations in the region. A trip to Istanbul promises sights unlike anything you've seen before.