Saksagan
A Courteous Offer to Swap Horses
My Turkish friend, the leader of the group, noticed how awkward I looked on such a funny horse. He insisted that I "swap" horses with one of the soldiers. All the horses wore blue...
The Vali’s Garden
Under the shade of a small, pretty kiosk, beside a plantation and overlooking a dry, yellow river with a dusty plain beyond, sat the Vali, surrounded by his staff. He looked the least lively...
A Visit from a Turkish General
I was just about to take a comfortable nap when I heard a knock at the door of the British Consulate. A Turkish general, dressed in impressive clothes, had arrived. We exchanged respectful greetings....
Princes’ Islands Tranquil Retreat near Constantinople
Moda Burnu, the protruding promontory nestled between two bays, is a favored residence for the British colony in Constantinople. Offering a breathtaking panorama of Stambul, the Sea of Marmara, and the Islands, it serves...
Maritime Landmarks Bosporus
Maritime Landmarks and Legends along the Bosporus
The prominent square yellow structure neighboring the cemetery, visible from the sea, is Selimieh Barracks. It stands on the grounds where Sultan Murad IV’s summer palace once existed....
Adana’s Aspirations
Adana’s Aspirations Through the Voices of Its People
Chairman of GUKTOB (Union of Tourism Hotels in Cukurova) and Owner of Zaimoglu Hotel Shares Insights
Adana’s dedicated residents, striving to propel the city into a tourist destination...
Adana’s Rich Heritage and Tourism Potential Unveiled
Adana’s Rich Heritage and Tourism Potential Unveiled
Adana’s Mythical Origins and Historical Significance
According to mythology, Adana traces its roots to the wars between “Adanus” and “Sarus,” the sons of the god of skies, battling the...
Exploration of Bergama’s Rich Heritage
TURSAB and TERSAV’s Exploration of Bergama’s Rich Heritage
A significant delegation, including the President of the Turkey Travel Agencies Association (TORSAB) Basaran Ulusoy, TURSAB president advisors Prof. Dr. Refik Duru, and Architect Nur Qapa, along...
Traditional Silk Journey in Milas Village
In Milas Village, a captivating journey unfolds, starting with the ancient art of silk production. Women with years of expertise demonstrate the intricate process, from the silkworm emerging from its cocoon to silk drawing,...
