Growing up I always read stories about historical figures such as the Apostle Paul, and Timothy walking around Ephesus, speaking to large crowds of people. As someone who loves history, I was entranced thinking about all the years of...
Hello globetrotters! Are you looking forward to traveling to Turkey to experience the exceptional hot air balloon rides in Cappadocia and to enjoy the mouthwatering Turkish cuisine and baths? But let me tell you that your trip to this...
What is this enormous architectural marvel in Istanbul, is it a church, a mosque or a museum? Over centuries the famous building ‘Hagia Sophia’ went from being an orthodox Christian church to a mosque, a museum, and now it...
Ankara, Turkey’s capital and second-largest city which is home to a host of ancient civilizations is an attraction in itself. But sadly the city that’s packed with history and culture is often overlooked. How can this place be skipped...
Merhaba Wanderlusters! It’s time to embark on a fascinating journey through time to a place shrouded in mystery and wonder—Göbekli Tepe! Situated in southeastern Turkey, this ancient archaeological site holds in itself secrets of human history.
Pronounced as “Guh-beck-lee Te-pay”,...
One of Turkey’s most beautiful regions, Cappadocia is famous for its surreal rock formations created from volcanic activity and erosion through the years. But what makes this magical place stand out from the rest are the hot air balloon...
Istanbul is a top city in Turkey that has much to offer travelers from around the world. With a population of over 15 million people, this diverse city is spread across two continents (Asia and Europe). Its glorious historic...
For most people, baklava and Turkish delight are the only traditional Turkish desserts or sweets they know. But, the rich cuisine of Turkey has much more to offer. These desserts usually fall into one of these three categories.
Desserts in...
India celebrates 26th January as its Republic Day because it was this day in 1930 when the ‘Declaration of Indian Independence’ was passed. While the Constitution was passed on 26 November 1949 in the Constituent Assembly, it was adopted...
Modern Turkey is the heart of one of the earliest human settlements. Starting from the advent of Greeks, it was later colonized by Romans and renamed Constantinople, a name whose fame spread far and wide. It then became the...