Stories

Nemrut Mountain: The Burial Site of a King

Nemrut Mountain: The Burial Site of a King

A mountaintop grave with stunning views. Read on to learn more about this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

PlacesGuest ContributorOctober 29, 2019nemrut dağı, nemrut mountain, nimrod mountain, Turkey, taurus mountains, unesco world heritage siteComment

The Best of Turkey: Its People

The Best of Turkey: Its People

Mishaps and blunders helped me encounter the best of Turkey.

People, Culture, FeaturedLeslie ConnorsOctober 16, 2019Turkey, Turkish people, Kurds, culture, turkish cultureComment

The Turkish Delight Factory of Adana

The Turkish Delight Factory of Adana

Yummy sweets and tasty treats! Read on to learn more about this Turkish classic.

PlacesGuest ContributorOctober 9, 2019Turkey, Adana, Turkish delight, tahini, factory, narniaComment

Tarsus: Truth, Legends, and Myths Abound

Tarsus: Truth, Legends, and Myths Abound

Did you know that ancient Tarsus is located in Turkey and that it is still a vibrant city? Read on to learn more.

PlacesGuest ContributorOctober 2, 2019tarsus, Apostle Paul, St. Paul, st. paul's well, alexander the great, history, waterfall, roman road, cleopatra's gate, cleopatraComment

Turkish Breakfast: To Be Grazed, Not Devoured

Turkish Breakfast: To Be Grazed, Not Devoured

There is no rushing during Turkish breakfast, only lingering over the abundant variety.

CultureGuest ContributorSeptember 25, 2019Turkish breakfast, Adana, food, turkish food, culture, breakfast Comment

The Heart of Adana: A Roman Bridge and Modern-Day Mosque

The Heart of Adana: A Roman Bridge and Modern-Day Mosque

Two monuments from two eras sit side-by-side in the center of Adana.

PlacesGuest ContributorSeptember 10, 2019Adana, mosque, roman bridge, seyhan river, taş köprü, sabancıComment