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
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
