Plan a Bulgaria Vacation That Fits Your Travel Style
A great Bulgaria vacation can include city walks, scenic drives, quiet meals and time to relax. The best balance depends
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Daily Istanbul Tour for Solo Travelers
Travel with confidence and curiosity Solo travel in Istanbul can be exciting because you are free to follow your own
Walking Guided Tours Ephesus for Ancient City Explorers
Let the walk tell the story A guided walk can help visitors understand Ephesus as a city rather than a
The Senior Officers of the Janissary Corps
Leadership of the Janissaries As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during visits to Topkapı Palace, the Janissaries were not only
Estimating the Size of the Ottoman Army
The Challenge of Counting Soldiers Determining the exact size of the Ottoman army was never an easy task. Historical writers
The Leader of the Pilgrimage and the Gifts Sent to Mecca
Organizing the Pilgrimage The writer explains that the annual pilgrimage to Mecca involved many thousands of people. Because such a
Bektashi Tradition and the Death of Sultan Murad
The Military Campaign in Serbia During the time of the warlike Ottoman Sultan Murad I, the Ottoman army entered Serbia.
The Belief in Camel Souls
In Gran Cairo (Cairo), there were many followers of a peculiar belief in the transmigration of souls, similar to the
Accusations Against the Persians
The author accuses the Persians of extreme cruelty toward other Muslims. According to him, their books and teachings justify actions
Authority of the Mufti
The Mufti is the highest religious authority in the Mahometan system, respected for his knowledge of Islamic law and moral