Turkey
How To Visit the Ancient Cities of Ephesus & Troy in Turkey
Turkey is one of the most surprising countries in the world. Not only is it a realm of contrasts, where the rich meets the poor, and the new meets the old in a kaleidoscope of flavors, but it is also home to some of the most important vestiges of the ancient Greek...
Things To See in Istanbul that Will Make You Fall in Love – A 3-Day Itinerary
What if one told you that you only had 3 days in Istanbul? How would you do your planning to see as much as possible? Would you take several guided tours or you'd put together a list and visit everything in your own, self-guided tour through the city? Whatever your...
What Do James Bond, Assasin’s Creed and The Otoman Empire Have in Common?
Istanbul is such a great place to visit! Located at the confluence of two continents, it offers the best of both worlds in terms of culture and civilization. While in Istanbul, make time to visit a few of the museums in the central area such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi,...
Marble Fountain at Topkapi Palace – Istanbul, Turkey
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey
Hagia Sophia is a beautiful but sad museum. It went through a series of transformations which you can read about in David Lansing's article about the history of Hagia Sophia.
Istiklal Street – The Busiest Street in Istanbul
Greeks of Kayakoy, Go Home! The Bitter Meaning of Going Home
She was almost blind. Her myopia was so advanced that she had to stick her nose into a book to be able to read. Despite her thick glasses which looked like two jar bottoms, she was one of the most smiling and optimistic in our class, if not in the entire high-school....
Saklikent Gorge, Fethiye, Turkey, The Place Where Time Stops
Out of all places I’ve been to, two have the magic power to stop the time. One is Mount Olympus in Greece. The other one is Saklikent Gorge in Turkey. These places have a strange power to bring happiness and peace in your soul. For the entire time you are there, you...
The Blue Lagoon Turkey & More Cool Things to Do in Oludeniz
It’s strange how we get attached to things in our lives. We also get attached to places we visit. This happened to me with the Blue Lagoon Turkey, Mount Olympus, and Milan, among other unforgettable destinations. Turkey is one of those countries you'll fall in love...