Plan a Bulgaria Vacation That Fits Your Travel Style
A great Bulgaria vacation can include city walks, scenic drives, quiet meals and time to relax. The best balance depends
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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 Ancient City Explorers
Let the walk tell the story A guided walk can help visitors understand Ephesus as a city rather than a
The Senior Officers of the Janissary Corps
Leadership of the Janissaries As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during visits to Topkapı Palace, the Janissaries were not only
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 Beglerbegs Who Held the Rank of Vizier
Among all the Beglerbegs, five held the special and honorable title of Vizier, a word that means counsellor or chief
Rebellions Among the Pashas
Throughout Ottoman history, there were occasional revolts by powerful Pashas who commanded their own armies. One notable example is when
The Rise of the Bostancıs
Among the Bostancıs (also written as Bostangees), some were promoted to a higher rank and were called Hasaki, a title
Physical Training and Strength
When the young men reach adolescence and full physical strength, they begin serious training in manly exercises. They are taught
Secret Plots Against the Young Sultan
Janissary Doubts and False Promises The Janissaries were openly opposed to the new Grand Vizier, knowing well that he did