Culture
Customs, crafts, music, language, food and drink: articles on the culture of Turkey.
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Why, Alacati, Turkey Is a Must-Visit Vacation Spot for Any Traveler
All too often we travel to see the biggest tourist attractions but wind up missing the bigger picture. Sometimes, it’s better to…
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27 Shining Stars of Turkish Cuisine to Try During Your Trip
There are a lot of reasons to visit Turkey. Between the people, the bazaars, the scenery, and the low cost, you’d be…
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All You Need to Know About the Legendary Turkish Breakfast
They do say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but nowhere is it esteemed as much as in…
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The Top Things to See and Do in Nisantasi – Istanbul for the Best Trip
Did you know that Istanbul is one of Europe’s most affordable cities to visit? This gorgeous city, resting between Asia and Europe,…
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10 Ways to Try Turkish Kebabs (and Where to Find the Best Ones)
Research has found that the average fast-food kebab contains 98% of the daily salt recommendation, plus almost 150% of the recommended daily…
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Meowza! Why Are There So Many Cats in Istanbul?
Istanbul is one of the most famous cities in the world. With a rich history, beautiful architecture and excellent food, this Turkish…
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10 Unforgettable Things to Do in Antalya, Turkey
Are you planning a trip to Antalya Turkey? There is something there for all of your travel companions no matter if they…
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All About Turkish Tea: Types, How to Drink It and Health Benefits
According to most surveys, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world, after water. In fact, on any given day,…
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Turkish Roses
Roses are the oldest source of perfume. Ancient Sanskrit documents mention rose oil, which is the strongest form of this scent, and…
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Visiting the Neighborhoods of Fatih, Fener, and Balat, Istanbul
While the neighborhood of Balat Istanbul has a rich history and is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, less than 1% of…
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Don’t Look Away: Discover the Meaning and History of the Evil Eye
You’ve probably seen the iconic evil eye symbol a hundred different times and paid no mind to it. Or, you’ve pondered its…
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Top Places to Celebrate the New Year’s Eve in Istanbul
According to Sumerologist Dr. Muazzez Ilmiye Cig, celebrating the New Year’s Eve is not something new for Turkish people. It has rather…
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The Timeless Voice of Love and Peace: Yunus Emre
The Seljuk sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I, whose reign marked the height of power and prosperity for the Anatolian Seljuks, died in 1237.…
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Amber Colored Flavour: Turkish Halva
In every language, the word sweet implies not just flavor but pleasant, agreeable and happy things. In Turkey, not just the word…
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Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
“Allah Allah illalahMay we prosperOur patron is Hamza the wrestlerOur ancestors were wrestlersTwo valiant men take the fieldOne blond one darkBoth seek…
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Your Ultimate Travel Guide: 15 Things to Do in Istanbul
Istanbul has been called “the city of the future.” Turkey’s biggest city is known for its culture, beauty and complex history. It’s…
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What You Need to Know About the Zulfaris Synagogue
Istanbul is a city that connects Eastern and Western cultures. It’s the only city in the world where people have worshipped in…
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5 Things to Know About the Ancient Aizanoi
The next time you visit Turkey, you should get out of Istanbul for a little while and visit Cavdarhisar in the Kutahya…
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A Traditional Turkish Sport “Archery”
Archery was for centuries Turkey’s traditional sport, and also played a central role in Islamic culture. The use of the bow and…
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Simit: The Turkish Bagel
Known as the most common street food of Turkey; Simit; the Turkish Bagel is definitely one of the best matches with a…
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Aziz Nesin (1915-1995) | My Own Story
My father, an Anatolian village boy, came to Istanbul at the age of thirteen. My mother, from another Anatolian village, also came…
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Nasreddin Hodja
If Nasreddin Hodja was a real person, he lived in 13th century Turkey in and around Aksehir in the Konya area. In…
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Cirit – Turkey’s Traditional Equestrian Sport
When the Turkish people poured westwards from their Central Asian homelands in the 11th century, they came on horseback into Anatolia, the…
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Joys of the Ottoman Tulip Age
Dating from 1718 to 1730, the Tulip Era of the Ottoman Empire was a momentary period that the Sultan and the public…