Xanthos was the capital city of the Lycian Federation and was its greatest city throughout Lycian history. It became famous … More
Author: Melissa Jones
Turkish Kahve
Did you know that it was the Turks who first introduced coffee to Europe in the 1500s? The ruling Ottoman … More
Twelve Unspoken Turkish Rules You Might Not Know
Like every country, Turkey has a set of social rules to live by. Here are a few to start on … More
Beçin
Beçin is located 5km South of the Milas District, Muğla Province. The city has hosted many civilizations however, it was … More
Karnıyarık
Karnıyarık is a legacy of the Ottoman Palace kitchens and yet another of the imperial demands for creativity when it … More
Diyarbakir – An Overview
Situated on the banks of the Tigris river in South-Eastern Anatolia, Diyarbakir still carries a medieval air. Black basalt walls … More
The Underground Water Structures of Gaziantep
The city of Gaziantep is located on the edge of the Alleben Stream and the settlement history of the city … More
Peculiar Desserts of Turkey
Turkish cooking is renowned for its sweet, syrupy desserts like baklava and şekerpare but is equally famous for this more … More
The Path of Abraham
The Abraham Path is a cultural route connecting the cities associated with Abraham’s journey to the promised land. Storytelling, kindness … More
Turkish Marbling
Paper marbling is a type of aqueous surface design, which can produce patterns that look like marble or other kinds … More