A Traveler’s Notebook for Istanbul and the Balkans
First note: choose a feeling for the trip. Do you want busy city days, long scenic drives, historic streets or
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Customized Istanbul City Tour for a Relaxed Family Day
Plan around the people you travel with A family visit to Istanbul can include history, views, food, and small discoveries
Explore Ancient Streets with a Tour Guide in Ephesus
Make the journey part of the experience Bulgaria has plenty of reasons to linger, from its old city centers to
The Decline of the Ottoman Spahis
The Fall of the Powerful Cavalry The Ottoman Spahis were once among the richest and most respected cavalrymen in the
Military Discipline and the Lives of Ordinary People in the Ottoman Empire
The Burden of Military Campaigns The Ottoman Empire maintained a large and powerful army for many centuries. While military strength
The Ottoman Sultan and the Tradition of Not Marrying
A Unique Rule for the Sultan The author begins by pointing out what he believed was a surprising difference between
The Nakshibendi and Nimetullahi Religious Orders
Praise for the Nakshibendi Order Among the religious orders of the Ottoman world, the Nakshibendi order was highly respected by
Beliefs About Knowing God Among Muslim Sects
Among Islamic scholars, there have been many debates about how humans can know God and who can be considered holy.
The Conquest of Constantinople and the Sultan’s Devotion
It is reported by the Turks that Constantinople was captured on a Wednesday. On the following Friday, which they consider
Covenant with Christians
Muhammad, as a Prophet and Messenger of God, made a special covenant with the Apostles, the faithful saints, and all