Metin Yılmaz | Medhills Travel

Mar

At a stretch – Turkish icecream

In Turkey, when you a buy a fridge, they don’t tell you how many liters it holds. Instead, they tell you how much icecream it can store. Not just any icecream though. Called dondurma, literally meaning ‘freezing’ in Turkish, Turkish icecream is made with two magic ingredients, mastic and sahlep, and Kahramanmahraş, in Eastern Turkey, …

Feb

Where to stay in Istanbul?

Istanbul has over 900 hotels and finding the best one for your stay can be a little overwhelming. First, you need to figure out which area you want to stay. Here are few tips. Sultanahmet & Sirkeci: If you have limited time and want to be closer to the major sites then Sultanahmet and Sirkeci …

Feb

Fun Things to do in Cappadocia

Not many places can present a wide variety of things to do and places to see, but Cappadocia can. Situated in the central Anatolian region of Turkey, its moonlike landscape makes it one of the quirkiest destinations in the world. Mentioned in the Bible, it was a pivotal player in the spread of early Christianity …

Jan

Best Turkish Bath (Hamam) in Istanbul?

No visit to Istanbul is complete without taking time out of your sightseeing schedule to experience a real Turkish Bath; a hamam. The ritualistic cleansing process is more than just a wash, it is a chance to soak in the history and culture of Turkey in a thoroughly relaxing manner. There are many options for …

Feb

Smaragdi Hotel Sifnos

Smaragdi Hotel Sifnos Smaragdi is a family-run picturesque hotel , located in the center of the famous and quaint village of Artemonas , Sifnos. It is surrounded by neoclassical elegant homes , byzantine churches , restaurants , and local markets and is an ideal place for eclectic travelers. Smaragdi is conveniently located , and in walking distance …

Feb

Tania Hotel Milos

Tania Hotel Milos It was early 2000, when we decided to replace the old home of our grandfathers. Ηome is our childhood, enchanted by the sea, the waves the sunrise and the sunset which are painting the landscape in such a way, that the most aspiring artists become jealous of the creator, nature itself. Thus we decided …

Feb

Adiyaman/Urfa/Antep

Due to lack of options, you will be staying in Grand Iskender Hotel in Adiyaman, Hilton Garden Inn Sanliurfa and Divan Hotel Gaziantep.

Feb

Karakoy Rooms Istanbul

Karakoy Rooms in Galata area Istanbul Karakoy Rooms is located at the Galata Sarap Iskelesi Street in an elaborately renovated century-old building. Karakoy, once the heart of commerce thank to its harbor in 1600s, is now a cultural center, ornamented with historical remains. Retro style 12 rooms designed and adopted according to historical texture. Located within walking …

Feb

Cappadocia Estates

Cappadocia Estates in Mustafa Pasha Village We have been working on the Cappadocia Estates project for some time now. We started from scratch years ago, with a clear concept; contemporary comfort and village setting, connected to local life and real people. It was a major undertaking, to build an invisible, up-to-date infrastructure, and to preserve …

Feb

Kirkinca Houses Sirince

Kirkinca Houses in Sirince Village The Kırkınca Hotel is located in the authentic wine village of Sirince, located 350 meters above sea level, and nestled within an all-natural surroundings. It is here, far from the chaos of the city, that you will witness the peaceful and relaxing miracle that only nature can create. Our unique …