Turkey

You simply can’t visit Cappadocia without experiencing a hot air balloon ride.  It’s an absolute “must-do”.  The ride will be something that you will never…

I was told that a person can’t visit Turkey without going to a Turkish Bath.  Well, I took the advice and the experience was quite…

Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is an amazing place to visit and is definitely recommended.  The palace museum is very large and has a lot to…

The Basilica Cistern in Istanbul was one of our favorite attractions.  The Roman emperor Justinian built this grand underground water storage system in the 6th…

Hagia Sophia is one of the major attractions in Istanbul.  If you are planning a trip to this city, the Hagia Sophia is a “must-see.”…

History of the Bosphorus Strait The Bosphorus is a strait that forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia.  The name Bosphorus is also…

The Grand Bazaar The Grand bazaar, otherwise know as the covered bazaar, was founded by Faith Sultan immediately after the conquest of Istanbul.  The elaborate…