Take a Slower Approach to Your Bulgaria Vacation
A slower vacation can make it easier to notice the details that turn a trip into a lasting memory. Instead
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Daily Istanbul Tour for Solo Travelers
Travel with confidence and curiosity Solo travel in Istanbul can be exciting because you are free to follow your own
Walking Guided Tours Ephesus for Families and Small Groups
Plan around the group A visit to Ephesus can be rewarding for travelers of different ages, but a successful day
The Duties of the Janissary Officers and Family Life
The Cook’s Important Role Within each Janissary chamber, the cook (Aşçı) held a position that was far more important than
Estimating the Size of the Ottoman Army
The Challenge of Counting Soldiers Determining the exact size of the Ottoman army was never an easy task. Historical writers
The Government of Buda in Hungary
The twentieth province was the Government of the Pasha of Budun, also called Buda, located in Hungary. This was one
Different Policies for Old and New Lands
It is important to explain another point of Ottoman policy. While the Turks believed it was useful to keep some
Admission to the Schools
When the youths are admitted to the Seraglio, they are placed in one of two schools, called Oda. These are
The End of the Private Ceremony
After the formal ceremonies and private meeting have ended, the woman chosen by the Grand Signior is returned to the
The Corruption of Bektas Aga
False Wealth and Debased Coinage On the opposite side stood Bektas Aga, who felt completely secure in his position and