Simon Karios

Simon Karios

Simon Karios is the founder and editor of Explore More Turkey, an English-language travel site focused on practical Turkey travel guides, destination advice, cultural context and trip-planning tips. He has travelled to Turkey twice a year for the past 20 years, around 40 trips in total, mostly around Fethiye, with long stays in Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum and Marmaris. Guides are drafted with AI-assisted tools and reviewed and edited before publishing.

How Have Historical Trade Routes Influenced Turkish Cuisine?

Discover how historical trade routes have shaped Turkish cuisine, blending flavors, techniques, and ingredients from the Silk Road, Spice Routes, Mediterranean, Arab-Islamic, Venetian, European Colonial, Russian-Turkish, and Indian Ocean routes. Immerse yourself in the vibrant fusion of cultures and civilizations that have influenced the delectable cuisine of Turkey.