I had some time to spare after I've seen the Selcuk's highlights. So I decided to go on a short trip to a nearby village, Sirince. 

I decided to inlcude Bursa in my itinerary when I returned to Turkey before going home to the Philippines. It is one of the largest cities in the country. It has a rich history and a number of attractions that will attract tourists who plan to stay in Turkey for a few more days after visiting popular destinations such as Izmir, Goreme, and Istanbul.

This guide can help you plan your trip to this part of the country.

I like ancient ruins so when I saw photos of the ruins located in Bergama, I decided to include it in my itinerary. Bergama is a small city you can easily reach from Izmir. It's also only a few hours away, which made it an easy day trip or overnight stay destination. 

Here's a guide you can use if ever you decide to visit Bergama.

I had planned on visiting Edirne from Istanbul during my stay. I decided to just do a day trip and didn't mind the long bus ride going to and from Edirne. It was a worthwhile trip because of Edirne's rich cultural and historical heritage.

Istanbul has been on my bucket list for quite some time. I finally got the chance to visit this city. It met all my expectations. It was a chaotic (in a good way), vibrant and beautiful city with a mix of old and new. It still has its flaws, but that's true for all places.

I had a blast exploring Istanbul, this guide can help you plan your trip.

Selcuk is home to many historic and cultural sites such as Ephesus and Remains of the Basilica of St. John. It's also a small and quaint town that's easy to explore with many affordable places to stay. 

I spent a couple of days here to explore all that Selcuk has to offer

Pamukkale is one of the most famous destinations in Turkey. The views of the travertine pools are the most common you'll see when you do a quick online search of the place. I included Pamukkale in my itinerary and was eager to experience all that it had to offer.

This guide helps you plan your trip.

When I was planning my itinerary for Turkey, I definitely included Cappadocia. I've heard good things about the place from other people and have seen several pictures of its stunning landscape.

Here's a guide that can help you plan your upcoming trip.

Turkey was on my bucket list of destinations. I was finally able to go (during the pandemic!). I applied for a sticker visa at the embassy. The process was straightforward and easy to follow.