Ultimate Guide to Build Your Turkey Greece Travel Package
A combined travel package of Turkey & Greece makes a lot of sense, as not only are they located right next to each other with numerous flight & ferry connections, such a combination also offers a great opportunity to combine a wealth of cultural & historical sightseeing with some downtime relaxing on the beach, strolling through picturesque island villages and enjoying delicious cuisine. The options to combine Turkey … Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Build Your Turkey Greece Travel Package
Turkish Cuisine – A Paradise For Foodies
Turkish cuisine is renowned for its flavour and most certainly not limited to the widely known “Doner Kebab”. With it’s great diversity of flora & fauna, each region boasts its own specialities, in the west dishes are predominantly influenced by olive oil, seafood & vegetables while further south and east they become meatier & spicy. Due to centuries of regional Ottoman Empire domination and proximity … Continue reading Turkish Cuisine – A Paradise For Foodies
Travelling from Greece to Turkey by Ferry [Infographic]
There are many means of transportation while travelling to Greece from Turkey or vice-versa. One the most common and quickest way is travelling by ferry. Since many Greece islands are very close the shores of Turkey, it is one of the fastest ways to use ferries while travelling between two countries. We generally try to use ferries in our Turkey Greece travel packages to provide faster … Continue reading Travelling from Greece to Turkey by Ferry [Infographic]
Turkey Tour & Travel Guide – Part 2, Regions of Turkey & Places to Visit
Turkey is divided up into 07 main regions, which are then subdivided into 81 provinces. Each province is then subdivided into a total of 923 districts. Below you will find a brief outline each region, noting the main provinces and a few highlights for which each are most famous. Aegean Region One of the most popular regions of Turkey, the jewels in its crown being … Continue reading Turkey Tour & Travel Guide – Part 2, Regions of Turkey & Places to Visit
Turkey Tour & Travel Guide – Part 1, The Basics
In this first part we will cover for you the following points: Why visit Turkey Useful tips for visitors such as visas, language, currency, etc Weather in Turkey A brief history of Turkey In additional parts to follow, so be sure to refer back to our blog frequently, we will also be providing you with: PART 2 : Regions of Turkey and the main areas … Continue reading Turkey Tour & Travel Guide – Part 1, The Basics
St Paul – The Ultimate Missionary
Saint Paul was born in Tarsus (near Mersin, in modern day Turkey) and became one of the most important and influential of all the saints, influencing the growth and development of the Church since the first century. Paul set out on his missionary journeys to carry the message of Jesus Christ through Syria, Turkey & Greece. One can trace his path through Acts and visit the locations … Continue reading St Paul – The Ultimate Missionary
Croatia – A Mediterranean Dream
Untouched coastline of crystal clear waters, over ten thousand islands with hidden bays and stunning beaches, a rich cultural & historical heritage with many UNESCO sites to explore, breathtaking landscapes … Croatia is a paradise that will fill your heart. Croatia benefits from a rich cultural heritage reflected in its many museums, palaces, churches and cities, where even a short walk turns into a magical … Continue reading Croatia – A Mediterranean Dream
Jordan – 10 fast facts
The land of Jordan lies along an ancient and well-used trade route. A country filled with ancient monuments, stunning nature reserves and seaside resorts. The most famous is the archaeological site of Petra, the Nabatean capital dating to around 300BCE, set in a narrow valley with tombs, temples and monuments carved into the surrounding pink sandstone cliffs. Below are a few interesting facts about Jordan … Continue reading Jordan – 10 fast facts
Melomakarona – A Greek Treat
The best part of the festive season is getting together with friends and family. So why not prepare a special treat of Greek Melomakarona, you will all love the result. For the syrup 7 cups sugar 8 cups water 2 cups honey 2 cinnamon sticks 2 wide strips of orange peel For the Dough: 5 cups pastry flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup coarsely ground … Continue reading Melomakarona – A Greek Treat
What Turkey is Like for Travelers Right Now
Article by Wendy Perrin – written 08 October 2015 (read original article) I’ve been getting this question a lot lately, what with the rise of ISIS and U.S. military action in Syria (Turkey’s neighbor to the southeast). When war is in the news, it can be scary for travelers. It might be easy to imagine that Turkey is a battlefield; we keep hearing about terrorists … Continue reading What Turkey is Like for Travelers Right Now