Make the Balkans Part of Your Lifestyle
Travel can fit around the way you like to live. Some people want full days of activity, while others prefer
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Tour Guide Istanbul for Creative Travelers
Use the city as creative inspiration Istanbul is full of scenes that invite attention. Light changes across the water, old
Ephesus Guides for a More Thoughtful Travel Experience
Travel at a pace that lets you notice more A day of sightseeing can become a blur when every stop
The Decline of the Spahis and the Other Cavalry Units
The Fall of the Spahi Rebellion As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during Ottoman history tours, the story of the
The Main Divisions of the Ottoman Military
Two Types of Ottoman Soldiers The Ottoman military was carefully organized into different groups, each serving the empire in a
Circumcision Ceremonies in the Ottoman Empire
Religious Leaders and Everyday Life In this passage, the author continues his discussion of circumcision and explains an important feature
Spiritual Practices and Beliefs of the Sufi Order
The Secret Prayer of the Convent Leader The leader, or Prior, of this religious convent taught his disciples a special
Atheism Among the Turks
In this chapter, we will describe the various religions and sects among the Turks. It is not our main purpose
Religious Differences and Disputes Among the Turks
Even among people who share the same basic principles of religion, there is often a wide range of beliefs and
Protection of Christians
Christians living among Muslims must not be oppressed or mistreated. They should not be hated, forced to carry letters, show