Blogs and their personal narratives provide an indispensable method to learning about different places and experiences. Therefore, what better way is there to learn more about this country we call home than through the eyes of an expat and from the comforts of our couch!

The following is a list of the best blogs on Turkey:

The Classics

Istanbul Inspired

"Istanbul" is a captivating blog about travel, food and history written by Emily, a native New Yorker and interactive designer who has been living in and blogging about Istanbul since January 2015 that is well worth checking out at www.istanbulinspired.com.

Inside Out in Istanbul

Australian expat Lisa Morrow is the author behind the prolific blog "Inside Out in Istanbul" and is both extremely entertaining and contains a wealth of information, which should come as no surprise since Lisa is also the author of three books on Turkey as well as an audio walking tour of Kadıköy. Check out www.insideoutinistanbul.com.

Back to Bodrum

Anne is a British expat who returned to Bodrum decades after her first time visiting and describes her rural-esque life in what was once a sleepy fishing town turned-Rivieran metropolis in a heartfelt and entertaining manner. Visit backtobodrum.blogspot.com.tr.

Roving Jay

Roving Jay is also penned by a British expat relaying her day-to-day experiences in a new life in Bodrum as well as sharing advice on blog and travel writing, as she also has a number of guidebooks on the region under her belt. Visit www.rovingjay.com to check them out.

Captivating Cappadocia

"Captivating Cappadocia" is a lively blog started by Duke, an American expat residing in the fairy chimney paradise, which also has visiting bloggers and serves as an excellent guide on the region. Check it out at: www.captivatingcappadocia.com.

Turkey Travel Planner

Perhaps the most prolific website on travel in Turkey with over 5,000 pages on the subject, "Turkey Travel Planner" has pretty much all the information you would need to navigate the country, which should come as no surprise as it is penned by travel writer Tom Brosnahan, who has written for travel guides such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Berlitz. Visit turkeytravelplanner.com.

Turkish Travel Blog

Turkish Travel Blog is written by Natalie Sayin, a British expat who ended up in Didim on the Aegean Coast, who blogs extensively about her experiences traveling throughout the country while also offering sound expat advice, which you can find at: turkishtravelblog.com

My Travelling Joys

Once called My Turkish Joys, but now, "My Travelling Joys," this blog by an American pastry chef expat focuses more on cuisine and is an enjoyable read at www.mytravelingjoys.com.

Katrinka Abroad

The stunning travel and photography blog "Katrinka Abroad" takes readers on a trip through this American expat's eyes of Istanbul, greater Turkey and wherever she visits at http://katrinkaabroad.com.

Faye Rogan

Author and expat Faye Rogan discusses love in Turkey at fayerogan.com.

Seasonal Cook in Turkey

"Seasonal Cook in Turkey" is a widely popular blog on cooking started up by Claudia Turgut, a British expat who then handed over the reins to another culinary enthusiast expat, Lulu Witt, who has respectfully taken on the honors. Be tantalized at seasonalcookinturkey.com.

Eating Out

The Istanbul Lite

"The Istanbul Lite" is a beautiful blog containing recommendations of where to eat and what to do in Istanbul as well as enticing recipes for both healthy and comfort food complimented by beautiful photography. Grace, the blog's London-native author has been living in Istanbul for a year and a half with her half-Turkish, half-Yemeni husband and also has a YouTube channel called Grace Bakes filmed in Istanbul where she prepares a mixture of healthy and not-so-healthy treats. Check out www.theistanbullite.com

Eat Out Istanbul

"Eat Out Istanbul" is an Instagram blog by two expats on the quest to find the best places to eat. Both hailing from Pakistan, Sarosh Syed and Sitara Chawla have been in Istanbul for nearly five years and started up the blog a year ago. The site has mouthwatering imagery coupled by reviews and even a point system rating service, food and value for money. Check them out at: https://www.instagram.com/eatoutistanbul/

Newbies

Everberries

"Everberries" is an enthralling blog of musings penned by Razan, a Lebanese expat who moved to Istanbul this year at everberries.wordpress.com.

Have Some Color

"Have Some Color" is a newer blog written by Mihaela, a Transylvanian expat in Istanbul, with sections on travel, yummies and photography at www.havesomecolor.com.

Simply Human

Written by Mariliis, an Estonian expat in Istanbul, "Simply Human" shares travel tips, expat advice and entertaining inspirational stories and is well worth a stroll at simplyhumanmariliis.blogspot.com.tr.

Takeoffs and Meanderings

"Takeoffs and Meanderings" is a blog about travel, history and art by Caroline, an American expat, writer and teacher living in Istanbul. Check it out at takeoffsandmeanderings.wordpress.com

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Ionia Guest House

Australian expat Jason Noble is the eloquent author of this entertaining blog that details his exit from a life of academia in 2014 to build and open the "Ionia Guest House" in Aydintarget="_blank"'>