Aegean Coast
Where to Stay on the Aegean Coast
Where to stay on Turkey's Aegean coast: Selcuk for Ephesus, Kusadasi for beaches and cruises, Sirince for hilltop charm, plus Bodrum and Izmir — with who each base suits.
Ephesus: Complete Guide to Turkey's Greatest Ruins
A complete guide to visiting Ephesus: the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the Terrace Houses, tickets, the two gates, best time to visit, and how to get there from Selcuk and Kusadasi.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis: Visiting the Cotton Castle
How to visit Pamukkale and Hierapolis: the white travertine terraces, Cleopatra's antique pool, tickets, best time to go, and how to get there as a day trip or overnight.
Izmir Travel Guide
A first-timer's guide to Izmir, Turkey's relaxed Aegean city and the gateway to Ephesus: how to get there, what to do, where to stay, and the day trips that make it a great coastal base.
Kusadasi & the Ephesus Cruise Port
What to know about Kusadasi, Turkey's busy Aegean cruise port and beach-resort town: how it connects to Ephesus, what to do with a day in port, and whether to stay overnight.
The Aegean Coast: A First-Timer's Guide
A first-timer's guide to Turkey's Aegean coast: Ephesus and the ancient sites, the beach towns, Pamukkale, and how to plan a trip combining ruins and the sea.
Bodrum Travel Guide: Beaches, Nightlife & History
A Bodrum travel guide for Americans: the best beaches, the castle and ancient history, nightlife, where to stay on the peninsula, and how to get there.