EPHESUS Even with only about 15% uncovered, Ephesus is one of the most extensively excavated Greco-Roman sites in the world. The city was established by the Greeks in the 10th century BCE. By the Roman period, Ephesus was the 2nd largest city in the empire, with a population of 250,000. After ... Read More »
Turkey
TURKEY’S LYCIAN WAY
The Lycian Way is a 335-mile hiking trail between Fethiye and Antalya along Turkey's Mediterranean Sea coast. Hiking the whole trail takes about 30 days, but short lengths are easily accessed from towns along the route. Ancient ruins dot the landscape and add cultural depth to the stunning natural ... Read More »
Turkey 101: Some Basics to Help Plan a Turkey Tour
There is so much to see and do in Turkey, with historical sites, rich culture and natural beauty stretching from coast to coast. In this post, we'll limit the scope to the top attractions, the places that draw travelers to take a Turkey tour in the first place. Knowing these basics will go a long ... Read More »
Turkey Tours – 3 Must-See Sites in Istanbul
Lovers of history, architecture, food and shopping will find endless diversions in Istanbul. Here are three sites that should not be missed: HAGIA SOPHIA The Hagia Sophia is a 6th-century Christian basilica, converted to a mosque by the Ottomans, then to a museum in the early 20th ... Read More »
ISTANBUL TOURS: ZOOM IN!
Istanbul tours take visitors through a grand sweep of history on a millennial scale. Monumental buildings dot the shores of the city's extensive waterways, marking historical periods like an architectural timeline, the view that launched a thousand trips! In this post however, we drop down in and ... Read More »
Foto Friday – Ya’lla Dreamin’
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