The seven wonders of the ancient world have been revered and fascinating humankind since as far back as 200 BC. Today we can only read about and imagine what all but one of these impressive locations looked like. Built and completed around 2560 BC, only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains standing today. Here is […]
HIDDEN TREASURES: 25 TURKISH VILLAGES THAT ARE OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Istanbul is one of Turkey’s most visited destinations, attracting over 13 million tourists a year. Yet, you’ll be missing out if you confine your travels to Turkey around the well-known destination tourist stops. Turkey is awash with quaint places that showcase Turkish culture at it’s best. If you want to experience the country at it’s […]
ISLAND HOPPING: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GREEK ISLANDS
If there is one island-hopping region you must put on your travel bucket list, it’s the beautiful Greek Islands. This gorgeous destination makes up 6,000 sovereign islands peppered in the Aegean and Ionian Seas. But only 227 are inhabited. These stunning islands and islets invite paradise, mystery, and adventure for the travelers who experience them. […]
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 are a history buff, an adrenaline junky, or a fan of the arts. On top of exploring old ruins and doing some serious shopping, you’ll also be able to get the luxury treatment […]
ASTONISHING SIGHTS: WORLD’S LARGEST MOSAIC AT ANTAKYA MUSEUM HOTEL
Unless you’re a well-versed traveler of the world, you may not be familiar with the Hotel Antakya in Turkey. The building was completed this year, and it includes beautiful pre-fabricated rooms, a restaurant, a lounge, and all the amenities of a five-star hotel in the modern world. But the hotel’s most astounding feature lies on […]
DISCOVER THE BREATHTAKING BEAUTY THAT IS GREECE
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 […]
ADVENTURE AND ANTIQUITY: EGIRDIR
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, […]
OLD & NEW FOCA: A SMALL FISHING TOWN IN TURKEY
Heading westwards across the fertile plain watered by the Gediz River, you suddenly catch the salty scent of the sea in the air. Then a monumental tower thought to have been built by one of the generals of Alexander the Great comes into sight at the right-hand side of the road next to a Roman […]