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One day, I walk by the bazaar without going in. The next day, I stroll along with a friend. We pass the store, and...

The road we traveled was clear and easy to follow. It curved around long hills that had no trees. Goatherds, people living a simple...

With little belief that it would work, but with the quickness of a man in a comic opera, I sat down. Just in case...

My Turkish friend, the leader of the group, noticed how awkward I looked on such a funny horse. He insisted that I "swap" horses...

Under the shade of a small, pretty kiosk, beside a plantation and overlooking a dry, yellow river with a dusty plain beyond, sat the...

I was just about to take a comfortable nap when I heard a knock at the door of the British Consulate. A Turkish general,...

A Historic Ottoman Capital A visit to Brusa, the once vibrant capital of the Ottoman Empire, requires a minimum of three days, including a full...

Mosques, Tombs, and Citadel Ulu Jami (The Big Mosque) Ulu Jami, also known as The Big Mosque, stands as a testament to the contributions of three...

Towards the end of the eleventh century, Brusa came under the control of the Seljuk Turks. However, they abandoned the city following the Crusaders’...

Preserving Centuries of Style Delving into the roots of Ottoman clothing culture, curator Mr. Esat Uluumay highlights the rich history embedded in dresses dating back...