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The Soul of Turkey – Anatolia
Anatolia is the land that the sun rises on. It is time for the sun to rise again.
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The Mystery of Turkish Language
Turkey is home to some of the earliest advanced civilizations in human history, with highly developed cities, some...
LAYOVER IN ISTANBUL: CREATIVE IDEAS
This post is for people that happen to have a day-long layover in Istanbul or are trying to see as much as possible in just a couple fleeting 24-hours periods.
TURKISH PROVERBS: TOP 5 PIECES OF WISDOM
Turkish people often use old, wise sayings in order to make the best possible decisions to avoid sticky situations. Proverbs and their affect on people's day-to-day decisions are very strong in Turkey.
RUMI: “Beyond right and wrong”
And the best-selling poet in the US?
Istanbul Short Breaks: 5 Good Ideas
Istanbul is one of the most exciting and satisfying cities in the world that can leave an ever-lasting effect on you in just a few days.
POWER OF TRAVEL
In a world where much of the hatred in the world today is generated by fear of the unknown, travel promotes peace to the bones. Travelers overcome boundaries, find similarities and appreciate differences because they directly experience the world and the people in it.
Catholic and Orthodox Church
The other day somebody asked me about the initial divide and the principle differences between the Greek Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church. I began to answer, only to realize that I couldn't answer.
UNSPOKEN FACTS ABOUT TURKEY
A list of the least-spoken facts about Turkey and Istanbul that you should know before coming here. I believe visiting this country aware of the insider's tips that I've shared below can only help you be more prepared and insightful with respect to Turkey.
PLACES TO CHILL ISTANBUL
Istanbul is a wild, hectic city. At times it can get a bit overwhelming. When you need some chillaxing and relaxing, we recommend the following places.