The analysis made on Roman gladiators bones buried in Ephesus shows that they might have been vegetarians, according to the news published in Plos One. In a study by the Department of Forensic Medicine at the Medical University of Vienna in cooperation with the Department of Anthropology at the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the […]
COMBINE & CONQUER: MOROCCO & SPAIN ITINERARY
Spain has been one of the most popular destinations in the globe for many years now. And Morocco is consistently featured as one of the coolest places to visit in travel magazines. Isn’t it great that you are so close to both? Here is our proposal to you: if you ask about either one, we […]
WHERE & HOW TO: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY IN CAPPADOCIA
Photo Shooting Tours by Travel Atelier You can be a professional photographer of any kind including travel and wedding, a film director, someone who loves taking good photographs or an amateur travel photographer collecting memories. If your journey takes you to Cappadocia or you have an assignment here, you can ensure that you will be […]
THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION
The Seven Churches of Revelation (Asia Minor) St. John recorded letters to the Seven Churches in Asia, as part of Revelation, the last book of the Bible. Exiled on the island of Patmos as he saw visions and recorded them, he must have longed to be able to visit the churches in person to deliver […]
THE HISTORY OF THE KATHOLIKOS OF AKDAMAR (600-1917)
600-700 The most antique fortifications of the island were built during this period. 640 The first real town-walls appear, built for defense purposes by Theodore Rshtouni with several other buildings, among which, most probably was a church. 915-921 After a long period devoid of references or news, it was during these years that architect Manuel, […]
A MINIATURE TURKEY: ANTALYA, KALEICI
Antalya is the heart of Turkish tourism, and Kaleici is the old town inside the city’s fortifications and consists of a maze of streets lined with old houses. When I got out of the car and headed for Kaleici I had planned to stay just a few hours, and could never have foreseen that I […]
EVLIYA CELEBI & HIS BOOK OF TRAVELS “SEYAHATNAME”
His Life Evliya Celebi was born on the 25th of February 1611 in Istanbul. He says he slipped out of every difficulty in his adventurous life with ease because of the goodwill of the seventy friends of his father who had been at their home on the night of his birth. His father, Mehmet Aga […]
A HUB WHERE ALL ROADS MEET: AFYON
Afyonkarahisar, more often known as Afyon for short, has been home to many civilizations, lying as it does at a strategic geographical junction at the center of western Turkey. Whether you are traveling from east to west or north to south, by road or rail, you are almost certain to pass through this city. With […]
HIDDEN MOROCCO
The Sufi Experience: beyond its monuments, its rich history, and the radiant exoticism that Morocco displays in front of those who visit it; beneath the hustle and bustle of its lively streets, and the sensuality of its everyday life, there’s a strong sense of spirituality, mysticism, and transcendence, expressing itself through ancient rituals and ceremonies […]
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 are out of school. What they don’t consider is all the great experiences they are missing out on during the winter, and traveling in the off-season means lower rates! Turkey in winter is […]