Have you heard of the Ottoman Taj Mahal? It may come as a surprise to some, but Europe has a Taj Mahal of its own. A long way from India, this historic monument is to be found in the Maltese town of Marsa. Perhaps more interesting yet, this Taj Mahal is not South Asian in origin, but Ottoman!&n...
It should come as no surprise that Türkiye is home to a wealth of spectacular Ottoman mosques. The six-hundred-year Ottoman state left a powerful mark between its foundation in 1299, to its demise in 1923. This is especially true of the empire’s former capital Istanbul, and its heartlands in Anatoli...
Science Fiction lovers may be happy to know that a city on the Caspian Sea can deliver them an almost authentic Sci-Fi experience – with a little imagination of course. Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan boasts a rich, multi-layered history, and a vibrant, exciting present, that could make it...
For many years now, I have dedicated my time to researching the 1,400 year Islamic history of Cyprus – a history as old as Islam itself.This passion of mine involves a lot of reading and rummaging through historical archives to uncover the lives of long forgotten historic personalities and a heritag...
How happy is the one who says, “I am a Turk”? Very happy indeed.Turkiye is a beautiful country that offers a captivating blend of natural wonder and cultural treasures — including the land border where Europe becomes Asia and vice versa.This top destination is perfect for travellers seeking natural...
Could Kosovo become a top travel hotspot for British Turks looking for a weekend away? With direct flights between London Luton Airport and the Kosovan capital Prishtina taking a little over 3 hours, this is now a real possibility.Europe’s youngest country has plenty that may be familiar to a person...
Yasemen Kaner-White offers the perfect guide to ‘eating your way through the streets of Antep’, as it is often called, where Anatolian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours come together in a divine array of dishes.Gourmet travel is becoming an increasingly popular pastime. People understand th...
