The Floating Monasteries of Greece : Meteora Introduction Meteora visit – Meteora is home to six mountaintop monasteries. They’re worth a visit even if you’re not religious. When you visit Meteora you will experience one of the most prized cultural and historical landmarks in the country, and in fact in all of Europe. Whether you’re...Read More
Introduction Best day trips from Athens: Athens is truly one of the great cities in the world and one of the most significant cradles of civilization. There is a LOT to see and do in Athens and we usually recommend 3 days as a minimum stay to make the most of this incredible city. If,...Read More
Introduction Medical Tourism in Turkey – Turkey has improved dramatically in terms of medical treatment in the past years and has developed as one of the best hubs for medical services and healthcare. Turkey provides patients with medical excellence and the perfect expertise along with high-tech equipment to ensure quality care. The Turkish healthcare system...Read More
Greece Public Transport Introduction Greece Public Transport – The standard overland public transport in Greece is the bus. Train networks are limited, even more so with recent cutbacks. Buses cover most primary routes on the mainland and provide basic connections on the islands. The best way to supplement buses is to rent a scooter, motorbike...Read More
Top Rated Islands in Turkey Turkish Islands – Turkey is a land of history and scenery. When you want to explore the country’s strong connection to powerful empires of a long history, there’s the mainland, with its historical ruins and grand buildings. But for those seeking a tranquil experience away from the chaos of daily...Read More
Turkish Tea Culture Did you know that Turkey is the world’s fifth largest tea producer? And that Turks have the highest per capita consumption of tea? Anyone not familiar with the country of Turkey may assume coffee is the national drink but this could not be more wrong. The Turks love drinking tea from sunrise...Read More
Corfu Travel Guide Introduction Corfu Greece is one of the most beautiful and romantic islands of the Ionian island group. From lush green hills to noble mansions and from idyllic Corfu beaches, to interesting museums, this island has everything it takes to please any type of traveler. Strongly influenced by the Venetians, the French and the...Read More
Skiing in Turkey Skiing 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 easy to...Read More
Jereed (javelin) – Turkey’s Traditional Equestrian Sport The Game of Jereed – When the Turkish people poured westwards from their Central Asian homelands in the 11th century, they came on horseback into Anatolia, the land which the poet Nazim Hikmet described as stretching like a mare’s head into the Mediterranean. The horse, which played a...Read More
Hot Springs of Turkey Hot Springs in Turkey – Turkey is one of the 7 countries in the world in terms of thermal source richness with almost 1300 hot springs throughout Anatolia. Of course the existence of seismic faults make the country very rich in this aspect. The temperature of these hot springs varies between 20-110 degrees Celsius (68-230...Read More
Winter Vacations in Greece Winter Vacations in Greece: Greece is so much more than just a summertime destination! Choose Greece for your winter holidays and enjoy the possibilities that open up before you! Winter in Greece is waiting for you to experience: Sporting Activities in the Wild Large areas of woodland with snow-capped peaks,...Read More
Introduction Oil Wrestling is one of the most popular sports in Turkey. Yagli gures means literally oiled wrestling. The wrestlers wear tight short leather trousers called “Kispet”, made of water buffalo leather weighing approximately 13 kilograms (29 pounds), and they cover themselves with olive oil. Matches take place throughout the country but the most famous and most important tournament takes place...Read More
Discover Turkey, home of train journeys Train Travel in Turkey – Turkey is a land of many different beauties, one of the best ways to view these is traveling by train. Turkey’s conventional trains are also a pleasant surprise for you. Spacious and modern coaches, which are as good as any regular trains in western...Read More
Antalya Gulet Cruise Antalya Gulet Cruise: A popular excursion from Antalya is a cruise on a gulet — the traditional Turkish sailboat. Sailing away, we marvel at the dramatic shoreline under snow-capped peaks. Resorts, park-like beaches, and ancient ruins clinging to cliffs are all tucked into this rugged-yet accessible Riviera playground. What is a Gulet...Read More
