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 Food and Everyday Culture
Let the city guide your appetite Food is one of the easiest ways to connect with Istanbul. A morning meal,
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 Spahis and the Other Cavalry Units
The Fall of the Spahi Rebellion As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during Ottoman history tours, the story of the
The Main Divisions of the Ottoman Military
Two Types of Ottoman Soldiers The Ottoman military was carefully organized into different groups, each serving the empire in a
The Form of Muslim Prayer
The Words Used in Prayer The original writer explains that the exact form of Muslim prayers is not taken entirely
Spiritual Practices and Beliefs of the Sufi Order
The Secret Prayer of the Convent Leader The leader, or Prior, of this religious convent taught his disciples a special
The Chupmefsahi Sect in Constantinople
In recent years, a belief has become common in Constantinople, especially among the young men of the Seraglio (the Sultan’s
Sedition and the Rise of a New Sect
After the death of the fifth Sultan of the Turks, a man named Scheibech Bedredm, who had been Chief Justice
Reward for Obedience
Mahomet, the Messenger of God, promised that Christians who faithfully follow the rules of the covenant will be rewarded. This