Dodecanese Islands Travel Guide Introduction Dodecanese Islands Travel Guide – Dodecanese islands are in south-eastern Aegean and very close to Turkey mainland. It is also the sunniest corner in Greece. Twelve large islands and numerous smaller ones with crystal clear waters, sandy or pebbly beaches, important archaeological finds, imposing Byzantine and medieval monuments and unique traditional...Read More
Ramadan in Turkey : Fasting and Feasting What is Ramadan ? Ramadan in Turkey – More than one billion Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. It is the month during which the holy Quran was revealed, providing guidance for people through its tenets. Due to the use of the lunar calendar...Read More
Traditional Turkish Food Video Introduction Traditional Turkish Food is been celebrated the world over. You cannot fail to find one or the other type of traditional dishes in most of the world’s luxurious hotels, as well as most modern homes. Turkish delicacies are among the most sought after foods in restaurants, with visitors having a...Read More
Istanbul Tulip Festival Video Introduction Istanbul Tulip Festival is held each April and the city parks, squares, and gardens are amass with millions of tulips of every color. The city government of Istanbul plants every year millions of tulips in Istanbul’s parks, avenues (throughout Istanbul, most of which adorn Gülhane, Göztepe and Zeytinburnu Parks, Emirgan,...Read More
Ottoman Imperial Harem and Women Life Introduction Ottoman Harem – In Ottoman palaces, houses and residences, there was a private section called “Harem”. The Arabic word “haram”, pronounced in Turkish can mean “wife” among other things, and is a symbol of “sacredness” and of privacy. At the beginning of the 15th century, a number of...Read More
Synagogues in Istanbul Introduction Synagogues in Istanbul – After the conquest of Constantinople by the Turks in 1453, many Jews continued to live in the city. In 1492, Sultan Bayezid II welcomed the Sephardi Jews, who were expelled from Spain, to the Ottoman territory, and thus the population of the Jews in Anatolia, especially in Istanbul,...Read More
Ottoman Mehter Music Video Introduction Ottoman mehter music, which for centuries accompanied the marching Ottoman army into battle, still echoes in that of drum and zurna – an oboe-like woodwind instrument with seven holes above and one below – which are a part of folk culture all over Turkey. Mehter music was a symbol of...Read More
Priene Travel Guide Introduction Priene Travel Guide – Priene is an ancient Hellenistic city located just to the north of Miletus in Western Turkey. It was an ancient Greek holy city and the home of an important temple of Athena. Priene’s picturesque ruins include several columns of the Temple of Athena, much of the city...Read More
Ancient Corinth Travel Guide Introduction Ancient Corinth Travel Guide : Corinth (Greek Κορινθία) is an ancient city west of Athens on the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece. Corinth was an important city in ancient Greece and it played a major role in the missionary work of the...Read More
Olympia Travel Guide , Greece Introduction Olympia Travel Guide : In the western Peloponnese, in the “Valley of Gods”, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the most important athletic mega-event of all times; the Olympic Games. Olympia is one of the most well known tourist destinations in Greece, and...Read More
Greece Short Breaks for a Perfect Holiday Introduction Greece Short Breaks :Greek cities combine all the elements needed to attract the demanding visitor even though Greece may not necessarily come to mind as a city break destination. Whether you want to revel in the thrills of the country’s biggest cities or prefer the relaxed vibes...Read More
Winter Vacations in Turkey Winter Vacations in Turkey – When looking for the best skiing resorts in Europe, consider Turkey. Turkey may not be the first thing that pops to your mind when you’re planning your winter trip, but that’s a mistake. Turkey offers an ideal compromise: modern, well set up for tourism, cheap and...Read More
Greece Escorted Tours 2025-2026 Introduction Greece Escorted Tours – As the local leader in travel experiences since 2000, we connect you to the real Greece in a way like no other. The benchmark of holiday destinations, this idyllic country needs little introduction. Whitewashed buildings, flower-covered lane-ways and streets lined with alfresco cafes set the scene...Read More
Cycling in Istanbul Introduction Cycling in Istanbul – Istanbul has a rough terrain with many ramps and uneven hills to climb; it is not a city where cycling is a walk in the park. With all that nature throws at us we can’t deny that the long roads next to the Marmara Sea are just...Read More
