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
Camel Wrestling Festival in Turkey Introduction Camel wrestling festival dates back over 2,400 years and originated among the nomadic Turkic societies. Camel culture in Turkey dates back to the Yoruks, a nomadic people whose ancestors were the ancient warrior Selcuks, who arrived in Anatolia during the 11th century. People interested in camel wrestling or camel...Read More
Turkey Lavender Harvest Tour Introduction Turkey Lavender Harvest Tour – As cherry blossom season fades from memory and the bloom-inspired fervor dies down, a new floral phenomenon is coming to the fore: a village stuffed to the brim with lavender. Though photos of the lavender fields look like a postcard from Provence, the fragrant village...Read More
Gallipoli Travel Guide Introduction Gallipoli Travel Guide – The town, known internationally as Gallipoli, is located on a peninsula that bears the same name. Administratively it belongs to Çanakkale Province, although it is situated in Europe, and the capital of the province – in Anatolia. Gelibolu is the largest town on the Gallipoli Peninsula, with...Read More
Did the Trojan Horse exist? Trojan Horse of Troy : The tale of the Trojan Horse is one of the most frequently told stories from the mythical Trojan War. It tells about the trick employed by the Greeks who were tired of besieging Troy for a decade. Cunning Odysseus, the legendary king of Ithaca, suggested...Read More
The House of the Virgin Mary Introduction Ephesus has had a long tradition of being a center of religious pilgrimage. The earliest pilgrims arrived to worship the Anatolian goddess known as Kybele. Later, this deity merged with the Greek goddess Artemis and was venerated at the great Artemision, attracting the pilgrims from all over the...Read More
Delphi Travel Guide , Greece Introduction Delphi Travel Guide , Greece- Delphi, renowned for its ancient oracle, holds a special place in Greece‘s history. Pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean would visit Delphi to seek prophecies from the famed oracle of Apollo, delivered through the words of Pythia, the high-priestess. Perched on the slopes of...Read More
Dive into intangible cultural heritage! Introduction UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage : In 1960, a prominent twentieth-century thinker stated that culture cannot be reduced to concrete items since it is always living and growing. He truly captured the essence of cultural legacy, which is made up of not only tangible things, but also and mainly of...Read More
The Majestic Sumela Monastery Introduction The Sumela Monastery, sitting at the foot of a cliff facing the Altindere Valley in Maçka, in the Trabzon province, is known to locals as ‘Meryem Ana‘ (The Virgin Mary). The origins of its name are uncertain. Some sources say it comes from ‘Melas,’ which means black, or from the...Read More
A Guide to Best beaches in Mykonos Introduction Mykonos Beach Guide – Are you looking for the best beaches in Mykonos, Greece? Mykonos is probably will be your favorite Greek island. Here we’ve collected some best Mykonos beaches, perfect to party, relax, enjoy sports… whatever, really! Apart from its cosmopolitan nature and typical Cycladic aesthetic, Mykonos’...Read More
Olive Harvest in Turkey Introduction Olive Harvest Turkey – Imagine a world where agriculture is taking place without sowing the soil, without irrigation and even without planting trees. It’s hard to believe, but it’s possible, and it has been so for the last 4,000 years at least. The indigenous olive pastures of Western Anatolia, Turkey, have...Read More
Amazing Food Traditions in Turkey Introduction Turkish Food Traditions : Yes, you’ve read this title correctly. Most people are familiar with UNESCO World Heritage Sites—but did you know that the United Nations also recognizes ‘intangible culture’ as something to celebrate and safeguard? Turkish cuisine has such a vibrant food culture that some elements have made...Read More
Gaziantep Travel Guide Introduction Gaziantep Travel Guide – Gaziantep manages to mix the modernity of western Turkey with the more exotic flavors of the Middle East. Spend some time wandering through the narrow-laned old town, with its graceful stone houses, and venture into the bustling bazaar filled with the sound of hammering coppersmiths. Many old...Read More
Filming in Turkey Introduction Filming in Turkey – With its landscape and architectural diversity, Turkey has always been an inspiration for artists and film makers. It is no surprise that when cinema emerged in Turkey, Istanbul played a significant role not only as the country’s movie industry center but also a location for various local...Read More
