I cover travel news and trends and write stories about destinations, primarily in Europe where I am based. I also focus on the cruise industry, taking particular interest in how cruise lines are grappling with issues around sustainability and climate change.
I joined The Times in 2013 and previously worked as a reporter for the international desk in Britain and Turkey, covering politics, social justice, the migrant crisis and the rise of Islamic State extremism in Syria and the surrounding region. I have a master’s degree in digital media from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, where I was awarded the Brigid O’Hara-Forster Fellowship. I was born in Istanbul, grew up in London and have lived and worked across the globe.
It is common for the travel industry to offer journalists free press trips, covering the costs of flights, accommodations and other expenses. But all my reporting trips are covered by The Times to ensure impartial and balanced coverage. I am committed to upholding the high standards described in our ethics policy. I always strive to be fair and accurate in my reporting, while making it a priority to protect my sources, especially when covering sensitive topics.
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While service is slowly recovering, flights are still being canceled and delays can stretch for hours. Here’s the latest on airlines, airports and cruises, as well as your rights and how to reach customer service.
By Derek M. Norman, Christine Chung and Ceylan Yeğinsu
The Danish capital is offering free museum tours, art workshops and more to visitors who take part in climate-friendly initiatives.
By Ceylan Yeğinsu
monitor Beryl.
By Ceylan Yeğinsu
Can artificial intelligence devise a bucket-list vacation that checks all the boxes: culture, nature, hotels and transportation? Our reporter put three virtual assistants to the test.
By Ceylan Yeğinsu
It’s summer and the temperature is rising. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your vacation dollars.
By Ceylan Yeğinsu
We checked out the 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit on a Mediterranean cruise. In this era of gargantuan ships, its elegant clipper design, wooden decks and relatively small size stands out.
By Ceylan Yeğinsu
Extreme heat and other weather challenges are in the forecast this summer, and travel advisers, tourists and local officials are getting prepared.
By Ceylan Yeğinsu
Here are five unexpected features on ships, some of which you hopefully won’t discover on your own.
By Ceylan Yeğinsu
Ceylan Yeğinsu, a Travel reporter for The Times, joined thousands of passengers on the inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship.
By Ceylan Yeğinsu and Rebecca Suner
Our reporter joined thousands of passengers on the inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. Yes, the water rides were wild. But the most surprising thing she found? Some actual peace and quiet.
By Ceylan Yeğinsu and Scott McIntyre