Cem Ersoz
Travel enthusiast and co-founder of Pin Traveler. Passionate about exploring new destinations, discovering local food scenes, and sharing travel experiences.
Cem Ersoz is a travel enthusiast and co-founder of Pin Traveler. He loves exploring new destinations, discovering local food scenes, and sharing his travel experiences with the Pin Traveler community.
Posts by Cem Ersoz (11)
Pin Traveler v4
Cem Ersoz
•2025-09-15
Full screen pages, liquid glass, a brand new profile page, and more await you!
March 24 Update Overview
Cem Ersoz
•2024-03-14
I initially wanted to publish this blog post before our march update, but Mehmet Can beat me to it, so it's once again more of a retrospective...
February 24 Update Overview
Cem Ersoz
•2024-02-11
We just released a major iOS update (version 3.11.0) on February 10 2024. This is a big update for us, we are introducing new visualizations for your trips, and a new pin type for the first time ever! We've also laid the groundwork for a lot of great things to come later in 2024. Here's the overview:
Our Top 7 Fall Vacations
Cem Ersoz
•2023-09-29
As the leaves start to turn and the air becomes crisp, there's no denying that autumn is a season of enchantment. The world transforms into a kaleidoscope of warm colors, making it the perfect time to embark on a memorable vacation
Sights of Old Istanbul Outside of Sultanahmet
Cem Ersoz
•2023-08-28
Wherever you go in Istanbul, you're bound to run into historic landmarks and beautiful sights. This is my follow-up post to my Guide to Sultanahmet. I've always loved the walk from the historic peninsula
Istanbul 101: Beginner's Guide
Cem Ersoz
•2023-08-25
Visiting Istanbul offers an immersive journey through centuries of captivating history and vibrant culture, where the East and West seamlessly converge. The city's awe-inspiring architectural marvels, such as the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque...
A Guide to Istanbul's Sultanahmet Square
Cem Ersoz
•2023-08-22
Born and raised in Istanbul, I've had plenty of opportunities to visit all the iconic historical and cultural landmarks of the city. I had however, never done a full touristic day in Sultanahmet, until last week
Specialty Coffee in New York City
Cem Ersoz
•2023-08-17
New York City is enormous by any measure, and as such, it’s home to more than three thousand cafes, and some of the best specialty coffees you can find anywhere in the world. So on my last New York trip, I dragged my (very patient) girlfriend to more than 15 cafes across
7 Turkish Desserts that are NOT Baklava
Cem Ersoz
•2023-06-24
We all know that baklava is great, and Turkey is home to some of the best baklava in the world. But this success means that baklava tends to overshadow the countless other Turkish desserts that are just as delicious. Below are some of the desserts that were my favorite growing up in Turkey.
A Walk Along GGP's JFK Promenade
Cem Ersoz
•2023-06-22
San Francisco closed JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park to cars during the pandemic to create "JFK Promenade" and recently voted to make the promenade permanent. I cannot express how much I love the promenade. Closing JFK to cars changed my perspective on Golden Gate Park, and I became a GGP fanatic who takes a walk in the park at least 5 times a week, no matter the weather!
6 SF Restaurants I Keep Coming Back To
Cem Ersoz
•2023-06-13
I absolutely love food, and I always make a point of trying as many new restaurants as possible. Living in San Francisco the last few years, I've been to tons of restaurants all around the city, at every price point. Yet I find myself coming to these 6 restaurants time after time. Here are my most reliable restaurants in SF: