Turkey
Turkey has amazing history stretching back many thousands of years. From Roman occupation to the Crusades, the Ottoman empire and into the world wars, there’s plenty to explore in Turkey for the history nuts. Enjoy Turkey’s natural beauty – Cappadocia’s extraordinary rock formations, the Med and sun-kissed beaches. And don’t forget the fabulous food!
Video of the Week: Going to Cappadocia (Turkey)
Cappadocia is a gorgeous region in central Turkey, made famous for its incredible rock formations. Resembling fairy chimneys, the soft porous rock is believed to have been formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago. Whole subterranean villages, complete with … Continue reading
ANZAC Day 2011 – a photo blog from the On The Go team.
Emma went on an ANZAC Day tour in 2011 and compiled this photo blog. ANZAC Day occurs annually and commemorates the landing of the ANZAC troops at Gallipoli, Turkey during World War One. For more on ANZAC Day and the tours … Continue reading
Extra Time in… Istanbul
On The Go Tours team member Cherylyn Antao went to Turkey recently and has a treasure chest of great tips for anyone with a bit of time to kill. Whether you’re having a short stopover in Istanbul or spending a few … Continue reading
Photo gallery – Turkey’s top spots.
To celebrate the launch of our new Turkey brochure, here’s a photo gallery of some of our top Turkish spots. (Click here to order your brochure.) Istanbul One of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, the Blue Mosque is famed for … Continue reading
Eating out in Istanbul – a visitor’s guide.
Teresa Curran offers top foodie tips in Istanbul, and finds that Turkish cuisine is a lot more exciting than the 3am greasy kebabs she was used to. Want fast food? Nothing is faster than a cob of corn for about … Continue reading
Istanbul – a city on the rise and the perfect Autumn getaway
Straddling two continents and combining elements of both East and West, Istanbul’s Ottoman and Byzantine relics are fascinating enough. However, it’s not all about the old in Istanbul – this is a city with its finger on the pulse of … Continue reading
On the Go Tours at the London Legacy Reception
Last night, On the Go Tours’ Andy Henderson went along to the annual London Legacy Reception at Australia House. Many supporters of London Legacy as well as Legatees and Widows were there, and special guests of the evening included His … Continue reading
Top 10 things to do in Turkey
Here’s our top 10 list of things to do and places to see in Turkey. 1. Blue Mosque, Istanbul 1. Probably Turkey’s most famous landmark, the Blue Mosque in Istanbul is so-called because of the blue Iznik tiles adorning its … Continue reading
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The Draconids Meteor Shower
Hotly anticipated as one of the astronomical events of the year, the Draconids Meteor Shower should thrill stargazers this October. The discovery of this shower is due to predictions from several astronomers that the Earth will be close enough to … Continue reading
Making a pit-stop in Istanbul, Turkey
Turkey has to be a favourite destination of mine, and with friends heading over to Europe in the next few months they asked me if it would be worth stopping in Istanbul for just a day. I think they’d be … Continue reading
