Slow Travel Across the Balkans with a Custom Plan
Slow travel is not about doing nothing. It is about choosing experiences carefully and giving them enough time. Customized Balkan
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Tour Guide Istanbul for Creative Travelers
Use the city as creative inspiration Istanbul is full of scenes that invite attention. Light changes across the water, old
Ephesus Guides for Travelers Who Love the Small Details
Look beyond the famous views Many visitors arrive at Ephesus hoping to see its best known buildings. The Library of
The Fall of Hasan Ağa’s Rebellion
Hasan Ağa’s Appeal to the Sultan As Hasan Ağa and his followers approached Üsküdar, he claimed that his actions were
The Organization of the Ottoman Military
The Strength of the Ottoman Army The Ottoman Empire became one of the largest and most influential empires in history
Circumcision Ceremonies in the Ottoman Empire
Religious Leaders and Everyday Life In this passage, the author continues his discussion of circumcision and explains an important feature
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 Kadezadeli Sect and Burial Ceremonies
The Kadezadeli sect arose during the time of Sultan Monty, and its main leader was a man named Birgali Ejfeadi.
Sects and Heresies Among the Turks
It is commonly believed that there are seventy-two sects among the Turks, though the actual number is probably higher. The
Reward for Obedience
Mahomet, the Messenger of God, promised that Christians who faithfully follow the rules of the covenant will be rewarded. This