Fodor's: Turkey

Fodor's Travel is a Los Angeles-based publisher of travel guidebooks. For over 80 years, it has been a trusted resource offering expert advice.

Fodor's Travel has been a regular client of mine for many years. Most recently, I worked as guidebook co-author for the 2025 edition of Fodor's Travel: Essential Turkey, covering the 82-page Turquoise Coast chapter, spanning the southern coast from Antakya in the east to Marmaris in the west.

Summary: In modern Turkey, the legacy of centuries of history coexists with progressive and contemporary culture. Its exciting capital, Istanbul, spans Europe and Asia: here, upscale eateries and swanky nightclubs are squeezed between Byzantine and Ottoman structures, with calls-to-prayer from city mosques sounding above the city. The Aegean and Mediterranean coasts mix ancient Roman ruins with stunning beaches and resorts. Still, the real cultural lessons come from the Turkish people, always welcoming and eager to share their homeland's fascinating past and present.