Welcome to Gate to Türkiye.
SCU’s 2026 Durupınar survey searched for evidence of Noah’s Ark. Read what was reported, what remains unverified and why geologists disagree.
Some tours are remembered for their landmarks. Others stay with you because of the conversations, unexpected meetings, shared meals, and small moments between the main attractions. David and Simone’s time[…]
Istanbul does not have one Armenian quarter. It has many. For centuries, Armenian life developed across a network of neighborhoods stretching from the old city beside the Marmara Sea to[…]
I met Fethi Karataş on August 17, 2024, when he hired me to guide a Bosphorus cruise for several dozen guests. We clicked immediately. Within days we were working together[…]
The Aegean Region, where ancient wisdom, fertile lands, and a turquoise lifestyle converge at the western edge of Türkiye. Under what Homer described as "the most beautiful sky," you will[…]
Istanbul is one of the world’s most fascinating cities—a place where East meets West, history meets modern life, and ancient mosques stand beside trendy cafés. But one of the most[…]
Hagia Sophia does not belong to one culture or one religion. It tells the story of empires rising, collapsing, and transforming around it. A Short Timeline The building we see[…]
İstanbul is a city that expands to two continents, Europe and Asia. It has 39 districts as of today and still expanding beyond measure. This expansion of course happened through[…]
Cities usually have one name, sometimes two. Istanbul has had dozens — and behind each one lies a shift in power, culture, and worldview. Its names are not just historical[…]
