Last Historic Days of the Ottoman EmpireOut of all the sites to see in Istanbul, the most intriguing has to be the grand and impressive Dolmabahce Palace. Home to the last six sultans of the abolished Ottoman Empire; it portrays everything that was right and wrong about their rule and reign for over 600 years. …
Tuz Golu is one of the world’s lake with higher salinity and the salt can only be collected in the months of July and August when the lake dries. In fact during the summer, because of evaporation, the lake dries into a layer of salt of about 40 centimeters, covering the mud. In winter, when …
Mevlana Celaluddin is the great Anatolyan philosopher and mystic , poet and the ‘father’ of the Mevleni sect. Think Whirling Dervishes. The dance is called “Sema” which has formed part of Turkish culture, custom and history. Sema represents the mystical journey of man’s spiritual ascent by way of maximum and unlimited tolerance, love without The …
Egypt is an ancient package and one of the most favorite destinations for tourism. Many people know Egypt as a deserted place with pyramids but this is not true. Egypt is very developed and has many other ancient sites to make it even more special. PyramidsFor many of us, Egypt means Pyramids. This is surely …
Never underestimate the cultural significance of Turkish tea. To Turks, it is a shared gift between friends, a welcoming invite to strangers, fuel for the workplace, a handshake between business partners and the perfect start and end to a blessed day. Every day, across the country, Turks drink thousands of glasses. Starting with at least …
A visit to Istanbul is incomplete without a jaunt to the Old City, which was once the social and political centre of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. The neighbourhood gives you a glimpse into the heart of Istanbul’s history and some of its most magnificent architecture – all located within walking distance of the …
The blue water of Mediterranean Sea makes it very beautiful. You will find clear water at many places in the sea. However, the sea has great geographical importance. This is sea is fully surrounded by land and it connects to Atlantic Ocean by a very narrow space. Another beautiful fact about the Sea is that …
Morocco vacations can be on your next plans. While the country is very beautiful to visit confusing you about where to visit first, here is a list of top five places that you should not omit. These places are of great importance and unique in their own way. If you are visiting Morocco, these places …
Istanbul is a beautiful city that attracts many visitors every year. It is the only city in the world to be a part of two different continents. One part of Istanbul is in Asia and one part is in Europe separated by Bosphorus straight. This straight connects black see with Mediterranean Sea and divides Istanbul …
WHEN THE INVADERS came, Cappadocians knew where to hide: underground, in one of the 250 subterranean safe havens they had carved from pliable volcanic ash rock called tuff. Now a housing construction project may have unearthed the biggest hiding place ever found in Cappadocia, a region of central Turkey famous for the otherworldly chimney houses, …