Sports
Traditional and modern sports in Turkey: oil wrestling, cirit, archery, mountaineering, paragliding, skiing and golf.
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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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Complete Guide to Book the Best Golf Holiday in Belek, Turkey
There is simply nowhere else quite like the Turkish golf resort of Belek near Antalya. For those who have not already had…
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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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A Latter Day Icarus: Paragliding Babadag-Oludeniz
As I ran, I felt a shiver of anticipation inside. This was going to be my first flight by paraglider, and over…
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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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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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Winter’s Tale of Cappadocia & Erciyes Ski Center
Enjoy a wonderful long weekend in Cappadocia with an extension of Erciyes Ski Center exploring this dramatic Anatolian ancient volcano, once active…
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Heliskiing in Black Sea, Turkey
On the beautiful photogenic peaks of the Turkish Black Sea, at Kackar Mountains or Ayder, heliskiing has been a great alternative activity…
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Mountaineering in Turkey
A glance at a topographical map of Turkey reveals that this is a country of mountains. Rising from all four directions, mountains…
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Roman Gladiators in Ephesos Were on a Vegetable Diet
The analysis made on Roman gladiators bones buried in Ephesus shows that they might have been vegetarians, according to the news published…
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Top Places in Turkey to Capture the Winter Spirit
When planning a destination vacation, most people plan it for their summer holiday because of the favorable weather or because their kids…