No one can dispute this simple fact: there’s no place on earth like Greece. After all, it’s where the ancient gods chose to call home. From crystal clear seas to verdant green mountaintops, Greece is a gift basket brimming with rich delights for every visitor. We’ve selected 10 of our favorite spots within this magical […]
Did you know that Julius Ceasar was married three times and had at least two well-known mistresses? Among the well-known mistresses of this famed Roman figure was Cleopatra. And around the time their child was born is when he first said the now-infamous words “Veni, Vidi, Vici”. Referenced in popular culture but also used as […]
According to most surveys, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world, after water. In fact, on any given day, approximately 159 million Americans are sipping their favorite piping hot brew. Of these, about 84 percent is black tea, and we’ve just discovered your new potential favorite! The next time you’re selecting a […]
The Sumela Monastery is a historic site located in modern-day Turkey. At over a thousand years old, it is one of the oldest monasteries in the Christian world. However, age alone is not what sets this historic site apart. Travelers come from all over the world…to look up. As in 1,200 km (4,000 feet) to […]
One of the world’s most iconic train journeys is the Orient Express. This long-distance passenger train journey heralded an era of extravagant first-class travel during years when travel was commonly rough and dangerous. Just as impressive as the furnishings, food, and accommodations were the magnificent views from London through Paris to Constantinople (now Istanbul). Today, […]
In places like the UK, approximately 11 million loaves of bread are bought daily by 99.8% of the households. Ever since its discovery, bread became a daily breakfast meal for most people all over the world. There are many types of bread with a range of tastes and flavors as diverse as the cultures of […]
Humans beings have been fascinated with death; in particular, the underworld. No matter what religion or belief, people across the world have varying thoughts on what happens to us after we die. While we don’t know for sure what happens in the afterlife, there are places scattered in different nations where you can perhaps get […]
Egirdir is a town in southwest Turkey lying on the shore of a large lake surrounded by mountains. Travelers stop here on their way to Cappadocia, Antalya or Pamukkale to visit the ancient cities of Sagalassos, Pisidia or Adada, and the area also attracts many people who come for outdoor sports that include paragliding, trekking, […]
The beautiful terraced gardens behind Beylerbeyi Palace used to be known as the Gardens of the Cross because of a cross erected here by Constantine the Great. From Byzantine times onwards, numerous magnificent buildings were constructed here, enhancing the beauty of nature with that of architecture. The sun shone brightly and a gentle breeze was […]
Did you know 40 million tourists visited Turkey last year in 2018? That’s an increase of 21% from the previous year. The trend is clear. Despite recent drops in the country’s tourism numbers, it’s increasing in popularity once more. We’ll let this video speak for us. Why Turkey is not a safe country to travel […]
