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Izmir Wildlife Park, Cigli: A Stop Near the Airport
Izmir Wildlife Park in Sasalı sits far closer to the airport than most of the city. Home to 136 species and Turkey's only elephant family.
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Muğla Old Town: Saburhane's Stone Houses and Arasta Bazaar
Most travelers see Muğla only as a highway sign en route to Bodrum or Marmaris — its old town of stone houses and a working bazaar deserve a…
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Karşıyaka Bostanlı Waterfront: Izmir by Ferry
A guide to Karşıyaka's Bostanlı waterfront in Izmir: ferry history, today's promenade, and practical tips on when to go.
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Edremit Gulf's EU-Protected Green Striped Olive
The green striped olive grows only around Edremit Gulf and now holds EU geographic protection. Here's how it's grown, cured and sold.
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Bornova's Levantine Mansions: A Walking Guide
Bornova hides 250-year-old Levantine mansions few tourists see, from a restored city museum to houses inside a university campus.
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Alsancak Kordon: Izmir's Evening Waterfront Walk
Landing in Izmir and wondering where to spend your first evening? Here's Kordon's history, how to get there, and the best time to go.
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