anatolian2/lib/constants.ts

export const SITE_NAME = "The Anatolian Edit";
export const SITE_URL = "https://theanatolianedit.com";
export const SITE_DESCRIPTION =
  "Curated experiences on Istanbul's Asian side. Small-group tours through Kadıköy, Moda, Bağdat Caddesi and the coastline that 90% of visitors never see.";
export const WHATSAPP_NUMBER = "+905551234567";
export const WHATSAPP_MESSAGE =
  "Hi! I'm interested in The Anatolian Edit experiences. Can you help me plan?";
export const EMAIL = "hello@theanatolianedit.com";
export const INSTAGRAM = "theanatolianedit";

export interface Experience {
  slug: string;
  name: string;
  tagline: string;
  hook: string;
  duration: string;
  groupSize: string;
  price: number;
  currency: string;
  image: string;
  highlights: { icon: string; text: string }[];
  includes: string[];
  itinerary?: ItineraryStop[];
  featured?: boolean;
}

export interface ItineraryStop {
  time: string;
  title: string;
  description: string;
}

export const experiences: Experience[] = [
  {
    slug: "the-other-side",
    name: "The Other Side",
    tagline: "Our Signature Half-Day Experience",
    hook: "A perfect afternoon on Istanbul's best-kept coastline — from a historic pier with a library to sunset drinks on the Riviera you didn't know Istanbul had.",
    duration: "5–6 hours",
    groupSize: "Max 8 guests",
    price: 89,
    currency: "EUR",
    image: "/images/the_other_side.jpg",
    featured: true,
    highlights: [
      { icon: "🚢", text: "Ferry ride included" },
      { icon: "☕", text: "Third-wave coffee tasting" },
      { icon: "🌅", text: "Sunset over the European skyline" },
      { icon: "🍽️", text: "Full dinner included" },
      { icon: "📸", text: "Photo spots you won't find on Google" },
      { icon: "👥", text: "Max 8 guests" },
    ],
    includes: [
      "Ferry crossing with guide",
      "Specialty coffee at Moda",
      "Guided walk through Fenerbahçe Park & Kalamış Marina",
      "Caddebostan seafront & street food tastings",
      "Bağdat Caddesi boulevard stroll",
      "Sunset dinner at a curated Suadiye restaurant (food included)",
    ],
    itinerary: [
      {
        time: "3:00 PM",
        title: "The Crossing",
        description:
          "Meet your guide at Karaköy ferry terminal. Board the ferry together — Turkish tea in hand, European skyline shrinking behind you. Your guide briefs you on what's ahead as seagulls trace the boat's wake. Twenty minutes later, you step onto the historic Moda İskelesi — a 1917 pier that now houses a library and café jutting into the Marmara Sea. Welcome to the other side.",
      },
      {
        time: "3:30 PM",
        title: "Moda: Istanbul's Best-Kept Secret",
        description:
          "Wander the tree-lined streets where artists, musicians, and writers have lived for over a century. Stop at one of Moda's legendary third-wave coffee shops for your first tasting. Your guide doesn't lecture — they share stories. Why this neighbourhood is called Istanbul's Brooklyn. Why the cats here are famous. Why you'll want to move here by the end of the day.",
      },
      {
        time: "4:15 PM",
        title: "Fenerbahçe Park & Kalamış Marina",
        description:
          "A surprise for every first-time visitor: Istanbul has a Mediterranean-style marina with bobbing yachts, pine trees, and sea air. Stroll through Fenerbahçe Park to Kalamış Bay. Pause for a cold drink at a waterside café. This is the Istanbul that doesn't make the guidebooks.",
      },
      {
        time: "5:00 PM",
        title: "Caddebostan Seafront",
        description:
          "The long coastal promenade where Istanbulites jog, cycle, and gather at sunset. Sample Istanbul's most Instagram-famous street food at a local favourite. Feel the energy shift — this isn't tourist Istanbul. This is Saturday-afternoon Istanbul.",
      },
      {
        time: "5:45 PM",
        title: "Bağdat Caddesi: The Boulevard",
        description:
          "Istanbul's answer to the Champs-Élysées. A 6-kilometre luxury boulevard lined with designer boutiques, concept cafés, and century-old patisseries. Your guide tells the story: from Ottoman military road to the most prestigious address on the Asian side. Browse Turkish designer brands you won't find in Europe. Or just people-watch with an ice cream.",
      },
      {
        time: "6:30 PM",
        title: "Suadiye: Sunset & Dinner",
        description:
          "The finale. As the sun drops toward the European skyline — painting Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in gold — you'll sit down to a curated dinner at one of Suadiye's finest restaurants. Meze, fresh fish, Turkish wine, conversation. This isn't a \"dinner stop.\" It's the reason the whole day was building to this moment.",
      },
      {
        time: "~8:30 PM",
        title: "End",
        description:
          "Your guide helps you arrange the return — ferry, taxi, or Marmaray train. You leave with a full stomach, a camera full of photos no other tourist has, and the knowledge that you've seen the Istanbul that Istanbul loves.",
      },
    ],
  },
  {
    slug: "first-light",
    name: "First Light",
    tagline: "The Asian Side Breakfast Experience",
    hook: "Istanbul's breakfast culture is legendary. The best of it happens on this side of the water.",
    duration: "3 hours",
    groupSize: "Max 8 guests",
    price: 59,
    currency: "EUR",
    image: "/images/first_light.jpg",
    highlights: [
      { icon: "🥚", text: "Serpme kahvaltı spread" },
      { icon: "🛒", text: "Kadıköy market walk" },
      { icon: "☕", text: "Turkish coffee ritual" },
      { icon: "🏘️", text: "Moda neighbourhood stroll" },
    ],
    includes: [
      "Serpme kahvaltı (spread breakfast) at a local favourite",
      "Market walk through Kadıköy Çarşı",
      "Turkish coffee ritual at a charcoal-roasted coffee house",
      "Moda neighbourhood walk",
    ],
    itinerary: [
      {
        time: "9:00 AM",
        title: "Meet at Kadıköy",
        description:
          "Your guide meets you at the Kadıköy ferry dock. The morning light hits different here — softer, warmer, with the smell of simit and sea salt in the air.",
      },
      {
        time: "9:15 AM",
        title: "The Breakfast Spread",
        description:
          "Sit down to a full serpme kahvaltı — the legendary Turkish breakfast spread. Dozens of small plates: cheeses from the Black Sea, honey from the Aegean, eggs cooked to order, fresh-baked bread, and tea that never stops flowing.",
      },
      {
        time: "10:30 AM",
        title: "Kadıköy Market",
        description:
          "Walk through the bustling Kadıköy Çarşı where fishmongers shout their catch and spice vendors offer tastes of everything. Your guide knows every stall worth stopping at.",
      },
      {
        time: "11:15 AM",
        title: "Turkish Coffee Ritual",
        description:
          "End at a charcoal-roasted coffee house where the beans are ground to order. Learn how to read your fortune in the grounds — a tradition that's been going on for 500 years.",
      },
    ],
  },
  {
    slug: "after-dark",
    name: "After Dark",
    tagline: "The Kadıköy Meyhane Evening",
    hook: "Rakı, meze, live music, and the most honest night out in Istanbul.",
    duration: "3 hours",
    groupSize: "Max 8 guests",
    price: 79,
    currency: "EUR",
    image: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551632436-cbf8dd35adfa?w=800&q=80",
    highlights: [
      { icon: "🥂", text: "Rakı pairings" },
      { icon: "🎵", text: "Live fasıl music" },
      { icon: "🍢", text: "Meze feast" },
      { icon: "🚢", text: "Ferry ride back under the lights" },
    ],
    includes: [
      "Meyhane dinner with rakı pairings",
      "Kadıköy Barlar Sokağı (bar street) guided crawl",
      "Live fasıl music",
      "Ferry ride back under the city lights",
    ],
    itinerary: [
      {
        time: "7:00 PM",
        title: "Meet at Kadıköy",
        description:
          "The neighbourhood comes alive at night. Your guide meets you where the energy is highest — right in the heart of Kadıköy's buzzing bar district.",
      },
      {
        time: "7:15 PM",
        title: "The Meyhane",
        description:
          "Sit down at a proper meyhane — the Turkish tavern. Meze arrives in waves: octopus, hummus, stuffed vine leaves, grilled halloumi. Then the rakı. Your guide teaches you the ritual: the water, the ice, the toast. Şerefe.",
      },
      {
        time: "8:30 PM",
        title: "Barlar Sokağı",
        description:
          "Kadıköy's bar street is loud, colourful, and completely free of tourists. Hop between live music venues, craft beer bars, and rooftop spots with views of the Marmara.",
      },
      {
        time: "9:30 PM",
        title: "The Night Ferry",
        description:
          "The most cinematic ending to any night in Istanbul. Board the ferry back to Europe as the city skyline glitters across the water. Turkish tea in hand, city lights reflected in the Bosphorus.",
      },
    ],
  },
];

export interface Testimonial {
  quote: string;
  name: string;
  flag: string;
  type: string;
  rating: number;
}

export const testimonials: Testimonial[] = [
  {
    quote:
      "We almost didn't do this. We thought — why would we leave the European side? It ended up being the single best day of our entire trip. The sunset from Caddebostan with the Hagia Sophia skyline across the water... I still can't believe that view isn't in every guidebook.",
    name: "Sofia M.",
    flag: "🇮🇹",
    type: "Couple",
    rating: 5,
  },
  {
    quote:
      "Our guide wasn't a guide — he was a friend who happened to know everything. By the third stop, we'd completely forgotten we were on a 'tour.' It just felt like an incredible day with a local who genuinely loved showing us his city.",
    name: "James & Hannah R.",
    flag: "🇬🇧",
    type: "Couple",
    rating: 5,
  },
  {
    quote:
      "As a woman traveling alone, I was nervous about going off the main tourist area. This was the opposite of what I feared. I felt completely safe, completely welcomed, and completely blown away. The meyhane dinner was the highlight of my Istanbul trip.",
    name: "Amira K.",
    flag: "🇦🇪",
    type: "Solo",
    rating: 5,
  },
  {
    quote:
      "We have two kids under 10 and every other Istanbul tour was designed for adults. This was different — our guide adapted everything. The kids loved the ferry ride, the ice cream on Bağdat Caddesi, and the park. We loved the food and the pace. Everyone was happy.",
    name: "The Petersons",
    flag: "🇺🇸",
    type: "Family",
    rating: 5,
  },
  {
    quote:
      "Third time in Istanbul. First time on the Asian side. I'm genuinely annoyed at myself for missing this on my first two trips. Moda alone is worth the ferry ride. The whole experience felt like someone opened a door I didn't know existed.",
    name: "Marcus W.",
    flag: "🇩🇪",
    type: "Solo",
    rating: 5,
  },
  {
    quote:
      "The content I got from this tour outperformed everything I shot on the European side. Moda, the waterfront, the sunset — every spot was perfect for photos. My guide even knew the best angles. Posted a reel that got 4x my usual views.",
    name: "Yuki T.",
    flag: "🇯🇵",
    type: "Friends",
    rating: 5,
  },
];

export interface FAQ {
  question: string;
  answer: string;
}

export const faqs: FAQ[] = [
  {
    question: "Is the Asian side of Istanbul worth visiting?",
    answer:
      "Yes — Istanbul's Asian side is absolutely worth visiting and is increasingly recommended by travel experts as a must-see. Neighbourhoods like Kadıköy (named one of the world's 50 coolest by TimeOut), Moda, and the Bağdat Caddesi boulevard offer world-class dining, stunning Marmara Sea views, and a completely crowd-free alternative to the tourist-heavy European side. Most visitors spend all their time in Sultanahmet, but locals overwhelmingly prefer the Asian side for its lifestyle, food scene, and waterfront culture.",
  },
  {
    question: "How do I get to the Asian side of Istanbul?",
    answer:
      "Getting to the Asian side is easy and scenic. The most popular way is by ferry from Karaköy or Eminönü — the ride takes about 20 minutes and costs less than €1. You can also take the Marmaray metro tunnel under the Bosphorus (5 minutes) or drive across the bridges. On all our experiences, we include the ferry crossing with your guide, so you don't need to worry about logistics.",
  },
  {
    question: "What is there to do on Istanbul's Asian side?",
    answer:
      "The Asian side offers a different pace of Istanbul — think waterfront promenades, world-class breakfast culture, Istanbul's best shopping boulevard (Bağdat Caddesi), vibrant nightlife in Kadıköy, stunning parks along the Marmara Sea, and the city's most photogenic sunset views. It's where Istanbulites go on weekends for brunch, shopping, and coastal walks. Our experiences cover the highlights so you don't miss the best parts.",
  },
  {
    question: "Is Kadıköy safe for tourists?",
    answer:
      "Kadıköy is one of the safest and most welcoming neighbourhoods in all of Istanbul. It's a residential area beloved by artists, students, and families. The streets are well-lit, busy with locals at all hours, and have a relaxed, progressive atmosphere. Solo travellers, including women, consistently tell us they feel more comfortable here than in the busier tourist districts on the European side.",
  },
  {
    question: "What is Bağdat Caddesi?",
    answer:
      "Bağdat Caddesi (Baghdad Avenue) is Istanbul's most prestigious shopping boulevard — a 6-kilometre stretch on the Asian side lined with designer boutiques, concept stores, historic patisseries, and upscale cafés. Think of it as Istanbul's answer to the Champs-Élysées. It runs parallel to the Marmara Sea coast and is a favourite weekend destination for Istanbul's locals. Our signature experience includes a guided stroll along the boulevard.",
  },
  {
    question: "Can I visit the Asian side of Istanbul in half a day?",
    answer:
      "Absolutely. A half-day is the perfect amount of time to experience the Asian side's highlights. Our signature experience, 'The Other Side,' runs from 3 PM to around 8:30 PM — covering the ferry crossing, Moda's coffee scene, the coastal promenade, Bağdat Caddesi, and a sunset dinner in Suadiye. You'll see more in those 5–6 hours than most visitors see in days.",
  },
  {
    question: "Is the Asian side good for families?",
    answer:
      "The Asian side is fantastic for families. The waterfront parks, wide promenades, and relaxed pace make it much more family-friendly than the crowded tourist districts. Kids love the ferry ride, the ice cream shops on Bağdat Caddesi, and running around Fenerbahçe Park. Our guides adapt every experience for families, adjusting the pace and stops to keep everyone happy.",
  },
  {
    question:
      "What's the difference between the European and Asian side of Istanbul?",
    answer:
      "The European side has Istanbul's famous historical monuments (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar) and the busy tourist infrastructure. The Asian side is where Istanbul actually lives — it's more residential, greener, calmer, and focused on lifestyle: great food, beautiful coastline, and a local energy you won't find in Sultanahmet. Think of it as the difference between visiting Times Square and exploring Brooklyn.",
  },
  {
    question: "Where do locals go in Istanbul?",
    answer:
      "Locals overwhelmingly head to the Asian side on weekends. Kadıköy for breakfast and nightlife, Moda for coffee and sunset walks, Bağdat Caddesi for shopping, and the Caddebostan waterfront for jogging and socialising. One in three Istanbul residents lives on the Asian side, and thousands more cross over every weekend. Our experiences take you to exactly these spots.",
  },
  {
    question: "What is the best sunset spot in Istanbul?",
    answer:
      "The best sunset in Istanbul is from the Asian side looking west toward Europe. From the Caddebostan or Suadiye waterfront, you watch the sun drop behind the silhouette of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Topkapı Palace — a skyline you can't see from the European side itself. It's the signature moment of our 'The Other Side' experience, and it's worth the entire trip.",
  },
];

export const pressQuotes = [
  { quote: "The real Istanbul", source: "Lonely Planet" },
  { quote: "Skip the European side on day two", source: "Condé Nast Traveler" },
  { quote: "Kadıköy is Istanbul's Brooklyn", source: "TimeOut" },
  { quote: "Where the locals actually go", source: "The Guardian" },
  { quote: "The Asian side is Istanbul's best secret", source: "AFAR" },
];

export const currencyRates: Record<string, number> = {
  EUR: 1,
  USD: 1.08,
  GBP: 0.86,
  TRY: 34.5,
};

export const currencySymbols: Record<string, string> = {
  EUR: "€",
  USD: "$",
  GBP: "£",
  TRY: "₺",
};

export interface BlogPost {
  slug: string;
  title: string;
  excerpt: string;
  category: string;
  image: string;
  date: string;
  readTime: string;
}

export const blogPosts: BlogPost[] = [
  {
    slug: "ultimate-guide-kadikoy",
    title: "The Insider's Guide to Kadıköy: Everything You Need to Know",
    excerpt:
      "Kadıköy is not a tourist neighbourhood. It's where Istanbul eats, drinks, shops, and lives. Here's how to spend a perfect day in the neighbourhood TimeOut called one of the 50 coolest on Earth.",
    category: "Neighbourhood Guides",
    image: "/images/manifesto_coastline.jpg",
    date: "2024-12-15",
    readTime: "8 min read",
  },
  {
    slug: "turkish-breakfast-guide",
    title: "Turkish Breakfast: Why It's the Best Meal You'll Ever Have",
    excerpt:
      "Forget continental breakfast. Turkish kahvaltı is a marathon of flavour — dozens of small plates, endless tea, and a ritual that can last three hours. Here's where to find the best on the Asian side.",
    category: "Food & Culture",
    image: "/images/first_light.jpg",
    date: "2024-11-28",
    readTime: "6 min read",
  },
  {
    slug: "best-sunset-spots-istanbul",
    title: "5 Sunset Spots in Istanbul That Will Ruin Every Other Sunset for You",
    excerpt:
      "Istanbul does sunsets differently. When the light hits the minarets and the Bosphorus turns gold, you understand why empires fought over this city. Here are the five best places to watch it happen.",
    category: "Best Of",
    image: "/images/the_other_side.jpg",
    date: "2024-11-10",
    readTime: "5 min read",
  },
];