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Food & Drink · 9 min read
Künefe: Türkiye’s Crispy, Syrupy and Irresistibly Cheesy Dessert
Discover Künefe, the famous Turkish dessert from Hatay made with crisp strands of kadayıf, unsalted melting cheese and fragrant syrup. Learn how it tastes, how it is prepared and why it must be eaten hot.
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Food & Drink · 9 min read
Yaprak Sarma: Türkiye’s Delicate Stuffed Grape Leaves
Discover Yaprak Sarma, one of Türkiye’s most beloved traditional dishes. Learn how tender grape leaves are wrapped around aromatic rice or savory meat filling, how sarma differs from dolma and how to enjoy it like a local.
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Food & Drink · 7 min read
Kayseri Mantısı: Türkiye’s Tiny Dumplings with a Legendary Reputation
Discover Kayseri Mantısı, Türkiye’s famously tiny meat-filled dumplings served with garlicky yogurt and a fragrant butter sauce. Learn what makes this geographically protected Anatolian specialty unique and how to enjoy it like a local.
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Destinations · 6 min read
Are Hot Air Balloon Flights in Cappadocia Cancelled Because of Wind?
Yes, Cappadocia balloon flights can be cancelled because of wind and other unsafe weather conditions. Learn how flight approvals work, when cancellations are announced, what happens to your payment and how to protect your travel plans.
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Food & Drink · 4 min read
✈️ Landing at Sabiha Gökçen Airport? Authentic Turkish Food Is Just 5 Minutes Away!
Just 5 kilometers from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, discover authentic Etli Ekmek, the world-famous Sivas Köftesi and traditional Anatolian flavors baked and grilled to perfection.
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Food & Drink · 10 min read
Simit: Türkiye’s Crispy, Sesame-Covered Street Food
Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, and completely covered in toasted sesame seeds… Discover simit, Türkiye’s favorite street food, and learn how locals eat it, where to find the freshest ones and what to order with it.
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Food & Drink · 10 min read
What Is Lahmacun? Türkiye’s Thin and Crispy Street-Food Favorite
Thin dough, spiced minced meat, fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon… Discover how lahmacun is prepared, the traditional way to eat it and what to know when ordering it in Türkiye.
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Food & Drink · 7 min read
Cağ Kebabı: Erzurum's Legendary Kebab Cooked Over a Wood Fire
Lamb meat cooked on a horizontal skewer over a wood fire, small "cağ" skewers, and its unique serving tradition… Discover Erzurum's famous Cağ Kebabı, how it is prepared, and what you need to know when ordering.
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Food & Drink · 4 min read
What Is Gözleme? Türkiye’s Traditional Griddle-Baked Flatbread
Thinly rolled dough, fillings ranging from cheese to potatoes and the aroma of a hot griddle—discover what gözleme is, which varieties to try and how to order it in Türkiye.
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