A Travel Journal for a More Personal Balkan Holiday
Day one begins with a question: what would make this trip feel like ours? That question can guide a customized
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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 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 Rise and Decline of the Ottoman Spahis
An Elite Military Order For many centuries, the Spahis were among the most respected soldiers of the Ottoman Empire. They
Corruption and Changes in the Ottoman Military System
The Importance of Military Honor The Ottoman military was once respected for its discipline, loyalty, and strong sense of honor.
The Tributaries of Georgia and Mingrelia
Georgia and Mingrelia were also among the lands that became tributaries to the Ottoman Empire. These regions were located between
The Silent Language of the Ottoman Court
One of the most unusual features of the Ottoman court was the use of mutes, whose language of signs was
The Sultan’s Table at the Vizier’s Expense
The Grand Signior often demands twenty dishes of meat, which is the usual amount served at his ordinary table. On
Kara Chiaus and the Assault
During this time, Kara Chiaus, with 200 men, had retreated into his garden. He was soon attacked by an Aga
Flattery and Servile Behavior in the Seraglio
A Culture of Excessive Submission Within the walls of the Seraglio there appears a kind of planned and practiced baseness