We get more for our money this year
Turkish lira is low...

History of the Water Pipe
Humans discovered tobacco long before Jesus Christos was born. They recognized the pleasure when burning tobacco leaves during sacred rituals and ever since tobacco has been an indispensible stimulant....

The Blue Bead of the Anatolia
The Blue Bead is the talisman of the thousand years from Anatolia. Still it averts evil eyes all over the world. It is the reflection of an old Anatolian belief which lies in the glass....

A Souvenir goes for everyone: Accessories
Over the years Jewels and accessories have become one of women’s favourite needs....

Tips for shopping
If you like shopping and you are any good at bargaining, lots of good deals can be made in the small shops of Alanya. Here are a few tips to bear in mind when going shopping in town....

A Day at the Marketplace
When I entered the quaint Yenihal market on Friday morning in the northern part of Alanya, I was completely overwhelmed by the numerous sensations from all the different fruits, spices, colours, sounds and people that I encountered. One of the first thing...

Everything you need to know about skin and leather
When travelling to Turkey it is highly recommended that you buy leather goods....

Turkish carpets last longer
The story of Turkish carpets dates back more than 3,000 years and over the years millions of Turks have been occupied producing and selling carpets...

Buying jewels has money advantages
It is well worth buying gold in Alanya. The price of gold is the same all over the world but there is a big difference when it comes to the cost of manufacture....

Heaven and earth is sold here
The markets are open from sunrise to sunsetIt is not only small items that can be found at the markets of Alanya. Often there is the possibility of obtaining a very good bargain...