Istanbul is not only the largest city in Turkey but also one of the most popular tourist destinations for visitors worldwide. Its rich history and culture were established during the Roman period, and its importance as a cultural center attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world. This vibrant city has something...Read More
A short but scenic drive from Dalaman Airport, Fethiye is a laid-back port city that attracts many tourists, mainly from Europe. It has some beautiful beaches, museums, and plenty of outdoor activities to keep you busy. If you’re looking for a relaxing break, then Fethiye is the place to be. It has the bonus of...Read More
Turkey is full of incredible attractions, from stunning landscapes to magnificent buildings and cities. It also has one of the richest histories in the world, one that has left behind ruins that attract millions of tourists every year. But between these, one aspect of the country always manages to slip under the radar; its wondrous...Read More
The ancient Sufi dance, Whirling Dervishes, is an important cultural and spiritual tradition among the Sufi group. Besides, this dance is a significant attraction to visitors and other outsiders because, to them, watching the Turkish dancers spin is breathtaking. However, Rumi’s whirling dervishes is not just a source of entertainment for the devoted members of...Read More
None of the many gems littered along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast shines brighter than Bodrum. Formerly home to Halicarnassus- the thriving capital of ancient Caria- the peninsula has seen its fair share of civilizations and architectural brilliance. This can be seen in the ruins of ancient cities and settlements, mausoleums, theaters, and forts. The past century...Read More
Christian terminology defines a council as a meeting of church leaders, like bishops, that is held to consider and rule on questions of administration, doctrine, and discipline, among other matters. Following that line of thought, an ecumenical council is a general council, i.e., a meeting of bishops of the entire church. But not every general...Read More
In a world where technology and mechanization have taken center stage, you would think that life would move a little slower. However, it’s quite the opposite scenario; we rush to get to work early, rush to beat traffic, rush to meet deadlines, rush to achieve goals before a certain age, rush to meet our dates...Read More
It has been over two years since Covid first hit the news, and countries scrambled to contain its disastrous impact. These measures included both international and domestic travel restrictions, total travel bans, curfews, and in some cases, complete lockdown. Today, things have gotten significantly better, giving the world a much-needed breather. Borders have opened up,...Read More
The Bodrum Peninsula is a tourist hotbed, and for a good reason. This side of Aegean has plenty of beautiful beaches and resort towns, including Bodrum, Gumbet, Gumusuluk, Bitez, Yalikavak, Turgutreis, and many more. Of these, Bodrum is the largest and perhaps the most popular. But hot on its tail for the position of best...Read More