Getting to know Turkey
Whether your interest is history, travel, or cartography, the vast expanse of Turkey offers a wealth of opportunities to all who are eager to learn about the most fascinating aspects of world geography, culture, and historical endeavour. Yet why just content yourself with virtually mapping out the landmarks and natural features of this nation at the crossroads of the European and Asian continents? Visiting Turkey is a must for anyone interested in finding out more about the world, and also for those who love to enjoy themselves and live a higher quality of life through entertaining and informative vacations.
But why is Turkey such a must-see?
It's unavoidable, many Turkish locations are steeped in myth, mystery, and historical fact - just think about what springs to mind when you hear names like Istanbul, the Dardanelles, the Aegean Sea or even the Black Sea or the Mediterranean Sea, Anatolia, and the ruined ancient cities of Pergamon and Troy. Turkey boasts of an abundance of archaeological and UNESCO World Heritage sites, which is an even better reason to visit than the enviable Turkish climate. But now that we're onto the topic of the weather: while the interior is exposed to the extremes of both hot and cold, the Marmara Region, the Aegean coast and the Mediterranean are all subject to typical Mediterranean weather conditions (i.e. a hot and dry summer, and a rainy winter). Shielded by the Caucasus Mountains, the Black Sea region has a subtropical oceanic climate (i.e. mild, yet subject to more rain across the seasons).
Regions in Turkey
- Aegean Turkey
- Black Sea Turkey
- Central Anatolia
- Eastern Anatolia
- Marmara Region
- Mediterranean Turkey
- Southeastern Anatolia
Throughout the many and diverse regions, it's possible to locate quality hotels in Turkey, although it helps to have done your research in advance. Hassle less, and travel more, all thanks to online hotel reservation systems. Booking your Turkish hotels needn't be any different from booking Boston, Bangkok, or Berlin hotels. Just get online and save time and money by reserving your accommodation in advance.