See Turkey through a closer gaze
The story behind Turkish Gaze — travel guides, food trails, and Ottoman history from the cities where Europe and Asia meet.
How Turkish Gaze came to be
A trip that didn’t want to end
Founder Abid Hussain first landed in Turkey chasing history and food — and left with pages of notes on things no guidebook mentioned.
Advice that was either generic or outdated
Most travel content online was either too broad to be useful, or years out of date on prices, routes, and seasons. Turkey deserved better.
Turkish Gaze was born
A single home for destination guides, food trails, and Ottoman history — written in plain language, for first-timers and returning travelers alike.
Still written the same way
Every guide is researched, checked, and updated regularly — because a good trip is built on details that are actually still true.
Everything you need to plan the trip
Destination Guides
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale — built from real itineraries.
Travel Tips
Best time to visit, budgeting, getting around, and local etiquette.
Turkish Culture
Hospitality, festivals, and the history behind the postcard views.
Food & Cuisine
Kebabs, baklava, Turkish tea, and where to find the best street food.
Travel Inspiration
Ideas for solo trips, family travel, couple getaways, and every budget.
Istanbul Deep-Dives
Neighborhood guides, ferry routes, and hidden viewpoints across the city.
What every guide is held to
Accurate
Checked against real, on-the-ground information.
Clear
Written in plain English — no jargon, no fluff.
Traveler-First
Built around decisions you’ll actually face.
Kept Current
Prices and seasons change — so we revisit often.
Meet the founder
Abid Hussain
Abid founded Turkish Gaze out of a genuine love for Turkey — its history, its landscapes, and above all, its food and hospitality.
He writes to make trip planning simpler and more enjoyable, sharing the details he’d want to know before landing in Istanbul — for the first time, or the fifth.
Planning a trip to Turkey?
Start with our destination guides, or reach out directly if you’ve got a question we haven’t answered yet.