"Is Turkey safe?" is something we're asked a lot. It's difficult to get an idea of what it's like to live, play and work in Turkey unless you're actually there. Marie Coggin, who lives in Gumusluk, sums up the reasons as to why she has always felt secure living in Turkey, and fills us in on some of measures she's seen to keep Turks and expats safe.
As events go, this is certainly one of Turkey’s more unusual. Camels decked out in colourful outfits, wrestling each other until the “loser” screams, falls down or runs away. Marie Coggin, who lives in Bodrum, attends a local camel wrestling festival and reports back on the sights and sounds of this unique event.
Celebrating Christmas away from your home country doesn't need to be a sad occasion. On the contrary, there are many things to love about being somewhere different. From escaping commercialism to sampling cultures from all around the world, Bodrum resident Marie Coggin explains what she loves about spending Christmas in Turkey.
Marie Coggin didn’t notice Jenny on board the gulet. But on the way to the airport, the pair started talking - and didn’t stop. Many years later, they’re still friends - and they both live in Turkey. Marie remembers the beginnings of her friendship, and the different paths the two women took on their journey to Turkey.
When Bodrum Cup time came around, Marie Coggin decided to seize the day, joining in the peninsula’s classic gulet sailing race. However, as she has come to learn, the best made Turkish plans often go awry, and she found herself on an unexpected adventure.
As Turkey’s oldest tourism destination, Bodrum’s charms are well documented. Its pretty bays, beautiful distant islands and upmarket beach clubs are a big draw for sunseekers, while its cultural and historical attractions allow visitors to take a glimpse into ancient times. We answer a few of the most commonly asked questions about visiting Bodrum, so you’ll be armed with all the information you need to book your next trip.
Bodrum, on the western coast of Turkey, has been a favourite holiday destination for both Turks and foreigners for many decades. These days, the Bodrum peninsula is an all-rounder accommodating budget travellers as well as international yachts. It also attracts the fabulously wealthy people of the world, lured by the promise of blue seas, gourmet food and exclusivity given by the hospitality industry of the region.
A new tourist city will be built in Bodrum, part of a modern-day Silk Road project, multi-trillion dollar investment by a group of Chinese investors. The tourist city will transform the face of Bodrum, turning it from a summer resort into a year-round centre with a wealth of cultural and leisure activities, helping to drive the local economy and push property prices up.
Glance at any picture postcard of the famous tourist region of Bodrum, and you will see the nostalgic white houses, with blue doors and windows, and flowing pink bougainvillaea tumbling down the walls. Yet, head away from the main town centre, and you will also find modern properties featuring the latest in architectural trends and often featured in home and architecture magazines.
Bodrum on the Aegean coast of Turkey is a popular destination, for many foreign tourists. On the surface, it offers copious amounts of sun, sea, sand and any other requirement that constitutes the perfect holiday destination. Yet for many Turks, who know its history, and esteemed status, it seems like an alternative reality, marked with bohemian traits. Enjoy cultural things to do and see in Bodrum this summer.
Low key Gundogan isn't typically on the Bodrum tourist trail. But that's changing: more and more visitors to Turkey are discovering this peaceful spot, with its unusual rock formations and laid-back charm. Property in Gundogan is select: a lack of land means limited options for construction, which makes Gundogan a little pricier than the rest of the peninsula. But is it worth buying property there? Read on to find out.
Torba, a small village on the hedonistic Bodrum peninsula of Turkey, deserves to win awards for its stunning and open landscapes. Sitting outside of the central town area, life is good for locals who enjoy the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea, cool summer evenings and an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. Find out just why Torba is one of the top spots in Bodrum for those looking to buy properties and invest in the peninsula.
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