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3 Things to Know When Dining Out in Turkey

Who doesn’t love to dine out? In Turkey there are a couple of things to know ahead of time to get the full experience.

Travel TipsVirginia HenleyApril 1, 2020food, Turkish Food, Turkish Culture, TravelComment

Antalya: Where Mountain and Sea Meet

Come explore Antalya with us—where the Taurus Mountains meet the Mediterranean Sea!

PlacesGuest ContributorMarch 25, 2020Antalya, Mediterranean, shopping, ancient history, Roman Gate, Hadrian, Turquoise CoastComment

Olympos: Secret Garden on the Seaside

The ruins of Olympos are like a secret garden from ancient past. Come walk around this city with us and relive that past while we dream about the lives of those who once called this place home.

PlacesGuest ContributorMarch 18, 2020Antalya, Olympos, ancient city, Rome, hiking, Taurus mountains, Mediterranean, HistoryComment

Göbeklitepe: The World's Oldest Temple

You thought Stonehenge was old? Read on to discover the oldest temple in the world that predates Stonehenge by 6,000 years!

PlacesLeslie ConnorsMarch 10, 2020Göbeklitepe, stonehenge, ancient, fertile crescentComment

21 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Alanya

This beautiful Mediterranean city attracts tourists year-round, and for good reason!

PlacesLeslie ConnorsMarch 3, 2020Medi, taurus mountains, pira, cleopatra, Alanya Castle, CavesComment

Minorities in Turkey: Syriac Orthodox Christians

Turkey is home to several minority religious groups, one of whom is the Syriac Orthodox Church. Read more about this community and their influence on architecture and culture in this post.

Culture, PeopleVirginia HenleyFebruary 25, 2020Religion, Syriac, Church History, MonComment

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