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Beyond Edremit: Assos, Athena's Temple and Behramkale
Beyond Edremit lies Assos: Anatolia's only Doric temple, Aristotle's school, and a village layered with Ottoman history.
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Ödemiş Köfte: A Geographically Protected Aegean Dish
Ödemiş köfte isn't ordinary meatball: its semolina recipe dates to the 1890s and earned Turkey's geographical indication seal in 2021.
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Ayasuluk Castle: Selçuk's Overlooked Byzantine Ruins
In Selçuk, most Ephesus day-trippers skip Ayasuluk Castle and St. John's Basilica, resting place of the apostle and a UNESCO-listed hilltop.
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Gediz Delta Flamingo Watching Guide
How many flamingos live in the Gediz Delta, Mavişehir's new nature park project, and practical tips for getting there from the airport.
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Alaçatı Herb Festival: Aegean's Wild Spring Greens
The history of Alaçatı's Herb Festival, the wild Aegean greens on sale, and practical tips for the airport transfer and visit.
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Cycling Izmir's Coast: The EuroVelo 8 Route
Europe's EuroVelo 8 cycle route now runs 500km along Izmir's coast. Here's the easiest stretch to ride and how to plan your visit.
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