The Journal
Long answers to the questions UK travellers ask us most.
No press releases. No SEO filler. Just the kind of advice we would give a close friend planning a Turkey trip — written by the people who actually run the holidays.
Destinations · 7 min read
Why we send couples to Kalkan, not Bodrum, in summer
Bodrum has the brand. Kalkan has the bath-warm sea, the cliffside villas, and the absence of nightclubs.
22 April 2026
Experiences · 9 min read
Cappadocia balloon safety: what we ask before we book
After the 2022 incident, we changed the way we book balloons. Here is the safety brief we use, and the questions you should ask.
14 March 2026
Itineraries · 8 min read
How to plan a three-day Istanbul trip that does not exhaust you
Half the city's must-sees are too close together. The other half are too far apart. Here is the order we use.
28 February 2026
Food · 7 min read
Turkish food: the seven dishes a UK traveller cannot leave without trying
Beyond the doner. The mantı, the kunefe, the slow-cooked lamb, and the fish that you will dream about.
30 January 2026
Practical · 6 min read
Turkey for UK travellers: currency, tipping and prices in 2026
Pay in lira, tip in cash, exchange at the post office. The lira's slide is partly your friend, partly a trap.
8 April 2026
Practical · 7 min read
Is Turkey safe? An honest answer for UK travellers
The FCDO map is more conservative than reality, and the reality is more nuanced than headlines.
5 March 2026
Practical · 5 min read
Turkey visa for UK citizens in 2026: e-visa, validity, and the gotchas
The e-visa is straightforward but easy to mess up. Use the official site only. Print it.
11 April 2026
Practical · 8 min read
The best time to visit Turkey: a month-by-month UK traveller guide
May and October are the unicorns. June and September are nearly as good and half the price.
15 January 2026