Travel to Turkey : Best Turkey Itineraries Introduction Travel to Turkey – Turkey is a big country, the size of the UK and France combined; or as big as Texas in US; it’s impossible to see it all in a single trip. Lovers of the beach, mountains and Greco-Roman sites will be attracted to the...Read More
Best Day Trips From Istanbul Introduction Best Day Trips From Istanbul – Need to escape from Istanbul for a day? There are plenty of historical and natural sights within day tripping distance of Istanbul. The most popular trips are to the World War I battlefield sites of the Gallipoli Peninsula and to the world famous archaeological site of Troy. As...Read More
Athens Coffee Culture, Popular Cafes in Athens Introduction Popular Cafes in Athens – While in Athens it is immediately noticeable that the local café culture thriving. Through this directory you will get a chance to visit very different establishments, ranging from “kafenia”, to hip, modern coffee shops and get first hand experience of the diversity...Read More
Athens Walking Tours : Classics Introduction Athens Walking Tours : Athens is one of the oldest European cities, widely regarded as the birthplace of Western Civilization. Its history begins in the Neolithic period between 4th and 3rd millennium BC. The first settlement on the site of Athens was situated on the rock of Acropolis which...Read More
Istanbul Walking Tours Introduction Istanbul Walking Tours: Taking this route is like going on a journey through centuries, where different eras, cultures, and religions left their marks on the city. The path also happens to cross through most of the famous seven Istanbul hills. Don’t worry—they are historic point markers and don’t really require much...Read More
Greek spirits and aperitifs Introduction Greek Spirits Guide – They smell and taste like Greek summertime in a glass: Ouzo, raki, tsipouro and masticha. Among the wide selection of Greek products, three famous spirits are ready to pour forth their secrets. The Greeks may be known more for their great food and folk dancing abilities, and less for their...Read More
Caravanserais in Turkey Introduction Caravanserais in Turkey – The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting the East and the West in ancient and Medieval times. The term is used for both overland routes and those that are marine or limnic. The Silk Road involved three continents: Europe, Africa and Asia. In addition...Read More
The Cuisine of Ancient Troy, Gallipoli and Dardanelle Introduction Cuisine of Dardanelles – Even if you’ve never actually been to Troy, you’ve imagined it countless times. You’ve watched the movies, you’ve read the books, and you’ve put yourself back in time into the land of the world’s most legendary battle. So in those dreams, after...Read More
Perge , The City of Colonnaded streets Introduction Perge Travel Guide : Perge, located 19 km east of Antalya, used to be one of the most important cities of ancient Pamphylia. Its most notable son was Apollonius, a mathematician and an astronomer who who gave the ellipse, the parabola, and the hyperbola the names by...Read More
Aspendos Travel Guide Introduction Aspendos Travel Guide – The Greco-Roman remains of Aspendos ancient city are situated in Pamphylia, approximately 40 km east of Antalya, on the Eurymedon river. The city was 16 km away from the Mediterranean coast. Founded in the 10th century BC, Aspendos was an important harbour city in the Roman era,...Read More
Exotic West Coast of Greece : Messenia Introduction Welcome to the Messenia Travel Guide, where you can embark on an adventure along the captivating west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula. This picturesque region unveils stunning beaches with golden sands and crystal-clear waters, as well as endless olive groves and vineyards that embody the essence of...Read More
Why You Should Visit Cappadocia in Winter Introduction Cappadocia is certainly a season place. In the winter, snowfall covers the landscape limiting the adventures that visitors can go on this time of year. And that’s exactly what scares away most people interested in traveling here – and exactly why that is the time to go. While most...Read More
Symi Travel Guide Introduction Symi Travel Guide – Symi, nestled in the Dodecanese archipelago, is renowned for its tranquility and unspoiled beauty. It is one of the smaller islands in the region, situated north of Rhodes and east of Tilos and Nisyros, with Kos to the south. Characterized by its mountainous and rocky terrain, Symi...Read More
Samos Travel Guide Introduction Samos Travel Guide : Samos is surrounded by the clear blue waters of the Aegean Sea, just 4 miles from the coast of Turkey. The Greek island of Samos is known for its rich history and more importantly said to have been the birthplace of Pythagoras (born: 570 BC), a mathematician...Read More
