A Flexible Travel Routine for the Balkans
A good trip can feel like a welcome change to your everyday routine. You wake somewhere new, explore at your
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Tour Guide Istanbul for Food and Everyday Culture
Let the city guide your appetite Food is one of the easiest ways to connect with Istanbul. A morning meal,
Ephesus Guides and the Art of Unhurried Sightseeing
Start with a simple intention A memorable travel day does not always need a packed schedule. At Ephesus, one clear
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
The Ancient Name of Ragusa
The city of Ragusa was known in ancient times by the name Epidauros. There were also two other cities with
The Rank Below the Grand Vizier
Next in authority after the Grand Vizier, also called the Vizier Azem or First Vizier, are the officials known as
The Dwarfs of the Ottoman Court
In the Ottoman court, there was another group of attendants besides the Pages and the Mutes. These were the Dwarfs,
The Meaning of “Kul” in the Ottoman State
Servants of the Crown All those who receive wages from the imperial treasury, or who hold any office connected with
Kara-Hajjan Visits the Grand Signior
Kara-Hajjan, the newly elected Aga of the Janizaries, went to the Seraglio to thank the Grand Signior for the honor