Sisters are doing it for themselves – the joy of belly dance right here...
If someone tells you they’re a belly dancer, you’d be forgiven for picturing a slinky, dusky maiden in a scanty costume, a jewel in...
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day – Fethiye’s joyful celebrations
On Monday, Turkey celebrated National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, the anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Parliament.
The country celebrates the establishment of parliament...
World Book Day: compelling books about Turkey
Regardless of the kind of books you like the most, the indisputable truth is that the world would not be the same without books....
Discover Turkey: Ottoman Architecture
Architectural monuments to the greatness of the Ottoman Empire stand, not only throughout Turkey, but also throughout the many lands under its rule. The...
Turkey’s Hıdırellez spring festival added to UNESCO list
The Turkish spring festival Hıdırellez has been added to the UNESCO list of “intangible cultural heritage”
Turkish communities around the world celebrate Hıdırellez on May...
“Neslishah: The Last Ottoman Princess” by Murat Bardakçı
This is the story and biography of Neslishah Sultan, the last Princess of the Ottoman Empire, and later the last First Lady of Egypt.
Neslishah:...
Kuş dili – whistle language of Black Sea nominated for UNESCO
The small town of Kuşköy, which is tucked into an isolated valley on the rainy, mountainous Black Sea coast of Turkey, looks much like...
Kayaköy and the population exchange
The so-called “ghost town” perched on the hillside overlooking Kayaköy is a well-known tourist attraction today, a UNESCO World Friendship and Peace site attracting...
The colossal stone heads of Nemrut Dağı
One of the many historical sites in Turkey is a unique one located deep in the Anatolian heartland.
Nemrut Dağı (Mount Nemrut)
The 7,000-foot-tall mountain, Nemrut...
The Hamsa or Hand of Fatima – what does it mean?
What is the Hand of Fatima?
Similar to the evil eye, the open right-hand symbol known as Hand of Fatima (or Hamsa Hand) is an...
Babzen Kebab – authentic and delicious dining
If you're looking for a kebab restaurant that 'hits the spot', Babzen Kebab is the place for you.
The kebab originated in Turkey when, during...
