Istanbul Archaeology Museums Istanbul Archaeology Museums (Map) actually consists of three museums in one complex: the Museum of Ancient Orient (Eski Şark Eserleri Müzesi), the Tiled Pavilion Museum (Çinili Köşk Müzesi) and the Archaeology Museum (Arkeoloji Müzesi) itself residing in the main building. The main building was commissioned by archaeologist and painter Osman Hamdi (1881-1910). Late...Read More
Hagia Sophia, An Architectural Marvel Introduction Hagia Sophia is a great architectural beauty and an important monument both for Byzantine and for Ottoman Empires. Once a church, later a mosque, then a museum and now a mosque again at the Turkish Republic, Hagia Sophia has always been the precious of its time. The Hagia Sophia is an enormous...Read More
Visit Uchisar : Turkey Travel Guide Visit Uchisar : A lovely little town on a hill, built around a huge fairy chimney known as Uçhisar Castle, Uçhisar has some of the nicest places to stay in Cappadocia. There are carpet shops and trinket stalls near the base of the castle, but the town still feels...Read More
Bosphorus Strait Introduction Bosphorus Strait – The sparkling aquamarine of the Bosphorus Strait seems impossible. It makes Istanbul a crossroads in many ways. A crossroads between land and sea, Europe and Asia, Byzantine and Islamic architecture, the past and the present. In every way, this variety and the layers of history piled one on top...Read More
Perfect Honeymoon in Santorini Introduction Perfect Honeymoon in Santorini – Santorini is an ever-popular honeymoon destination in Greece, and it’s not hard to see why. White-washed houses with blue shutters, domed churches and killer sunsets are all part of the package in Santorini. The perfect blend of quaint, Greek charm and elegant, luxurious hotels. Visitors...Read More
Turkish Breakfast , Eat Like a Turkish Video Introduction Turkish Breakfast: Turkey is a dream for breakfast lovers ; Imagine what it would be like to enjoy Sunday brunch seven days a week. Well, that is precisely what happens with a traditional Turkish breakfast. Turkish people love food and consider breakfast to be the most...Read More
Greek Breakfast, Eat like a Greek The Greek breakfast depends mainly on Mediterranean products, so it’s naturally very healthy and packed with energy. Some essential ingredients of the Greek breakfast are: bread and pastries, cheese, traditional yogurt, butter, milk, cold cuts and meat, honey, tahini, local marmalades, olive oil and olives, eggs, traditional pies, local sweets, fresh fruits, cereals, herbal...Read More
Kos , The healing beauty of Hippocrates’ island Introduction Kos Island is the third largest island of the Dodecanese , Greece, only narrowly surpassed by Karpathos ,and second largest in terms of population (35.000),overshadowed by Rhodes. Its relatively modest size credentials allow for an unusual (for a Greek isle) scope of activities and events to...Read More
Why Visit Greece in 2024 In southern Europe, the mainland of Greece crumbles into thousands of different islands across the Aegean and Ionian seas. Holidaymakers travel to the nation every year to island-hop and experience the ancient history, traditional cuisine, and Mediterranean weather – it’s the perfect destination to visit later this year and unwind post-lockdown. Here’s our inspiration on...Read More
Highlights Of Cappadocia Introduction Highlights Of Cappadocia – High on every tourist’s Turkey hit-list, Cappadocia is an enchanting region of swirling volcanic-rock landscapes that seem to have been fashioned by mischievous elves. Humans have settled in this area since the Bronze Age and have left their own mark on this weird and wacky moonscape by...Read More
The Legend of Santa Claus How come Santa Claus is to be found in Turkey? That’s because of the myth of Saint Nicholas, after whom this church is named. Very little is known about St. Nicholas, who was born around 300 in Patara, apart from the fact that he became bishop of Myra and died around...Read More
Turkey Rose Harvest Tour Video Introduction Turkey Rose Harvest Tour – Anyone who ever drove through – or even past – Isparta will have noticed it: this is the city of roses. The pink billboards advertising rose products are hard to miss as soon as you are nearing the town. And while this may all...Read More
Best Things To Do in Mykonos Best Things To Do in Mykonos – Nowhere conjures visions of an idyllic Greek holiday quite like Mykonos. Beaches and nightlife have assumed legendary status on an island synonymous with style and sophistication. But so too does it offer peace and escape. So as well as celebrating everything stellar...Read More
What is Turkish Delight? Introduction What is Turkish Delight? Some of you may be thinking; “surely everyone knows what Turkish delight is!” Right? Well, yes you are right. Kind of. Most people do recognise “Turkish delight”, have an idea of what it is and can at the very least describe it along the lines of; “those little-sweet-fragrant-soft candy...Read More
