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12Jul

The Blue Mosque of Istanbul

The handsome Blue mosque of Istanbul, also known as the Sultan Ahmet Camii, is one of the finest buildings in Turkey, and the world. The religious place of worship is an iconic landmark of old[...]

12Jul

The Grand Bazaar of Istanbul: Standing the Test of Time

In its efforts to modernise itself, the face of Istanbul is forever changing. Towering skyscrapers now dot the landscape, and districts like Levant enjoy esteemed reputations as international[...]

18Dec

A Guide to Visiting a Turkish Home

It is a true honour to be invited into a Turkish home. The Turks love to entertain and while the locals are more than adept at inviting themselves into another’s house, for foreigners, it is[...]

14Dec

Best Turkish Bath in Istanbul

Nothing on earth can match the rejuvenating and relaxing benefits of a traditional Turkish bath in Istanbul, although marble steam rooms where this time-honoured tradition happens, exist across[...]

07Dec

Then and Now: The Turkish & Russian Connection

As the bird flies, the distance between Russia and Turkey is relatively short. You can reach either country from the other within a day’s drive by following the average 400-kilometre route[...]

22Nov

The City of Konya: Rumi and the Whirling Dervishes

The province of Konya is the largest by area in Turkey, with no less than 31 districts. The provincial capital is the city of Konya, considered to be the birthplace of Islamic mysticism. The city has[...]

19Nov

The Beauty of Saklikent Gorge in Fethiye

The country of Turkey has many scenic landscapes from the East to the West coast that deservedly capture attention from major travel publications around the world. The masses of open land and diverse[...]

10Nov

Underground Basilica Cistern of Old Istanbul

A famous age-old proverb says “out of sight, out of mind” but this certainly does not apply to the famous Basilica Cistern of Istanbul, Turkey. At the bottom of a stone flight of stairs[...]

28Oct

The Republic Day of Turkey

Republic Day is one of the most fondly celebrated and historically significant public holidays in Turkey; a day which commemorates the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923. In fact, Turkey[...]

20Oct

The Glorious Hagia Sophia of Istanbul

The great Hagia Sophia standing in the heart of the old city part of Istanbul is one of Turkey’s most celebrated landmarks. As one of the country’s top visited tourist attractions,[...]

20Oct

Hattusa: A Forgotten City of Turkey

Naturally, being a large land size of more than 783,000 kilometers, Turkey has plenty of cities scattered from the east to the west. As well as the modern metropolis like Ankara or the central[...]

16Oct

Mad Ottoman Sultans Who Made History for the Wrong Reasons

Without a doubt, the mighty Ottoman Empire changed the course of history for the world. Founded in 1299, their 1453 conquering of Constantinople cemented their position on the international scene of[...]

03Oct

Ankara - The Capital City of Turkey

A Turkish subject that has been at the centre of confusion across the world for decades is the location of the historic country’s capital city. An incredible amount of people still to this day[...]

24Sep

Popular Places to Visit around Alanya in Turkey

Bustling Alanya on the outskirts of the Antalya region has slowly built up a loyal fan base of admiring holidaymakers who return year after year. Investors and expats looking to cash in on the[...]

19Sep

The Tesbih - A Turkish Ritual

The tesbih of Turkey and Islam have a long and wonderful history which has led to the sometimes simple and sometimes ostentatious display of beads in the country’s history and culture. There[...]

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