Odunpazarı, Eskişehir, Turkey

Odunpazarı is the historic old town neighborhood of Eskişehir, Turkey, where Turks traditionally lived. It’s a short walk south of the city center and is filled with several very nicely restored…

Gazi Orhan Park in Bursa, Turkey

The historic city center of Bursa contains several points of interest outside the Grand Mosque and bazaars. I’ll go into detail on many of them in this post,…

Pideli köfte at Yeşil Pideli Köfte in Bursa, Turkey

A brief guide on where (and what) to eat in Bursa. The city has a decent variety of restaurants offering all kinds of Turkish cuisine. The star of…

Tomb of Emir Sultan at Emir Sultan Mosque in Bursa, Turkey

The Emir Sultan Mosque (Emir Sultan Camii) is an important mosque in Bursa, Turkey. It’s located in the Emirsultan neighborhood, which is a short walk from the Yeşil…

Our room at the Ipekyolu Boutique Hotel in Bursa, Turkey

A brief guide on where to stay in Bursa, Turkey. On my several trips to the city, I’ve stayed at some very different types of hotels.