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  More Than Kebabs: 5 Turkish Dishes That Vegans Will Love

  Turkish vegan dishes Turkish cuisine Mucver İmambayildi Lentil kofte Kisir Stuffed vine leaves

  Turkish cuisine has a number of vegetable dishes and a wide variety. One of the things that makes Turkish cuisine so great is the extent to which it's seasonal. With a few exceptions, almost every dish can only be found in the season in which its primary ...
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  İstanbul Through The Eyes Of Evliya Çelebi! The Famous Ottoman Explorer - And First Turkish Blogger!

  Evliya Celebi Kanlica Anadolu Kavagi Yoros Galata Tower Hezarfen Ahmet Celebi Rumeli Fortress Ahi Celebi Mosque Seyahatname

  Wait, who’s Evliya Çelebi? Evliya Çelebi, whose real name was Mehmed Zilli, was an Ottoman explorer who traveled through all the lands of the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century, writing a travelogue called the Seyahatname, or "Book of Travel." He spent 50...
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  10 Historic Spots You Have To See After You’ve Marveled At Troy

  Canakkale Gallipoli Assos Alexandria Troas Neandreia Apollon Smintheion Parion Cyzicus Alter of Zeus Bozcaada Tenedos Troy

  Ok you went to Troy, you did Gallipoli and you’ve still got a week left and are wondering what to do? Well, you could do worse than spending an awesome week in Çanakkale but the region has so much more to see! Here are the top 10 spots around Troy for his...
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  Hatay On The Go: A Slice Of History, A Slice Of Nature, A Slice Of Food And A Slice Of Religion

  Hatay Crossroads of Civilization Antakya Sarcophagus Samandag Kunefe Church of Saint Peter

  There are a lot of cities that claim to be a "crossroads of civilization," many even in Anatolia. But Hatay really has as good a case as anywhere in the world to be given the term. Hatay is home it ancient Mesopotamia, where multiple religions rose up, an...
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  4 Different Sugary Turkish Desserts That Have That Syrupy Taste Of Baklava

  Turkish Desert Baklava Kadayif Kunefe Lokma Kemalpasa Kirmasti

  Baklava may be one of the more famous of the Turkish syrupy desserts but it’s far from the only one. These desserts tend to be extra sweet and certainly resemble the flavor you get from baklava but have their own unique textures to them as well. Try them ...
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  Let Us Tell You What a Turkish Wedding Is Like!

  Turkish wedding pipe and drums halay car convoy wedding ceremony

  Weddings are an essential part of every culture, and feature differences small and large in just about every country in the world. Turkey is such a melting pot of cultures, civilizations and histories that it’s no surprise that its weddings have turned in...
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  6 Local Delights From The Region Of Ancient Troy

  Troy Food Bluefish Pilav Ezine Cheese Cirpma Tumbi Cheese Helva

  Even if you’ve never actually been to Troy, you’ve imagined it countless times. You’ve watched the movies, you’ve read the books, and you’ve put yourself back in time into the land of the world’s most legendary battle. So in those dreams, after the battle...
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  Top Ten Tips On How To Live Like An İzmirian In İzmir!

  Izmir Kordon Alsancak Boyoz Kumru Karsiyaka Foca Urla Alacati Cesme Bostanli Sasali Clock Tower Kizlaragasi Hani Historic Elevator

  1 - Sit on the Grass at Alsancak "Kordon" Izmir's coastline boardwalk is known as the "Kordon." Alsancak is one of the finest spots along the whole coast, perfect to watch people as they promenade past and as you relax along the grass. The cafes lining th...
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  The 5 Most Common Anatolian Motifs And Their Meanings

  Anatolian Motifs Elibelinde Muska Nazarlik Abundance Kacboynuzu Rams Horn Tree of Life Hayat Agaci Turkish Carpet

  Anatolia is home to some of the most ancient artistic traditions of anywhere in the world. Many of these arts date back well before anything we'd recognize as modern civilization, and indeed some may be as old as written history itself. Anatolian motifs h...
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  The Best Places In İstanbul To Listen To Incredible Street Music

  Turkish Music Street Music Istanbul Kadıkoy Ferries Besiktas Balat Istiklal Galata Metro

  From traditional Turkish folk music to modern rock to experimental bands, you’ll find everything on the streets of İstanbul. The city is colorful and musical, and everywhere you go you’ll always be accompanied by music. Just about every café, restaurant, ...