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 a Lifestyle Inspired City Day
Build a day around how you like to travel Istanbul can be experienced in many ways. Some travelers want a
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 Ottoman Spahis
Losing Their Prestige The Spahis were once among the most respected soldiers in the Ottoman Empire. Their close relationship with
Understanding the Strength of the Ottoman Military
The Reputation of the Ottoman Army For many centuries, the Ottoman Empire was known for its powerful and well-organized military.
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
The Annual Tribute to the Sultan
From the time of the first agreement, the tribute of Ragusa continued without interruption. Every year, in the month of
The Structure of Slavery in Ottoman Government
A Government Built on Servitude If a person carefully considers the structure of the entire Turkish government, he will find
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