Could you tell us about yourself? Who is Miles? Where is he from? What does he do? My name is Miles Patrick Davis, I am a double major in both philosophy and history, though only recognized as a history major at Boğaziçi Üniversitesi. I was born in Pueblo, Colorado, USA, though being born into a military family, I have lived …

“Due to its geographical location in the center of Turkey, it is called “the heart of Turkey” centrally located in Anatolia, it is an important industrial city. And as the capital city, it is home of the Turkish government and of foreign embassies. It also has Turkey’s second largest lake “Salt Lake”. Its history goes back at least ten thousand …

You come from a big, chaotic city or you come from a small and green town. In either case, Bursa is a good match for you because the city is not only green and organized but also offers a lot of attraction for the young people. It is another city in Turkey whose history dates back to the Ancient Greek …

Antalya is one of the most visited cities in Turkey and it was the world’s fourth most visited city by the number of international arrivals in 2010. Antalya has a very long history, and the city reflects the aspects of several cultures. It has a wide coast full of wonderful beaches and it is one of the warmest places in Turkey. …

Cappadocia is a very popular place to visit for holidays. People will always say that they are going to visit Cappadocia instead of saying the name of the city which is located in that region. Cappadocia is the most famous natural wonder in Turkey. It is located in the central part of Anatolia, and its boundaries are not sharply defined, …

A lot of people expect a lot from Istanbul and this city never rejects them. It’s a place for everyone, you will always be able to find something for yourself because of its variety and diversity. There is always a rush in the city. Some people say that Istanbul is a place where life never stops; it would not be …

İzmir is considered that one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in Turkey! Some investigations have been made up to show how İzmir’s history has consisted. According to the knowledge acquired from scientific studies the word “İzmir” came from Smyrna in the ancient Ionian.

Fact File o Official name – Republic of Turkey o Population – 76, 805, 524* o Languages – Turkish (official), Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian, Greek o Currency – Turkish Lira (TRL) o Capital City – Ankara o GDP – purchasing power parity $906.5 billion* o GDP Per Capita – purchasing power parity $12,000* Overview Turkey is a vibrant amalgamation of two …

Let’s take a look at the bayrams in Turkey. Şeker Bayramı (Candy or Ramadan Holiday) Şeker Bayramı is a holiday celebrated by Muslims and it follows Ramazan (30 days of fast – nothing is consumed from sunrise to sunset). As with all holidays this is a time to solve any disputes and problems you may have with other people. During …

Most probably this is the most common thing that you can bring as a souvenir from Turkey. In English it is called “Evil eye protector” or “Evil Eye” and in Turkish Nazar boncuğu. The word “nazar” comes from Arabic language and it means “sight” or “seeing”. Typical Nazar Boncuk is an eye-shaped amulet made of blue glass with inner circles …