Recreation

The wine from Kirk Kilise is very good. However, most Turks don’t drink wine—they are mostly teetotalers. So, the wine is taken to the coast, bought by French companies, sent to Bordeaux, and then...

The sky was gray, and the wind howled. The land looked dull and lifeless. The Turkish villages were messy, made up of mud huts. There were no hedges, flowers, or even grass. The buffalo...

We talked about many different things. Every once in a while, a general or colonel was called over to join the conversation. However, as soon as they had said their part, they stepped back. In the nearby woods, a band played music, and throughout the meeting, refreshments were offered: cigarettes and coffee, cigarettes and ice cream, cigarettes and caramels, cigarettes and grapes — and then, more cigarettes.

Challenges and Opportunities Importance of Rafting in Turkish Tourism Rafting holds a significant place in Turkish tourism, providing visitors with a unique and original experience. This adventure adds a vibrant touch to Turkey’s destination appeal, increasing...

Proposed Solutions Ministry of Culture and Tourism Collaboration Needed The pressing issues faced by rafting tourism in Turkey require a concerted effort from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, working in collaboration with the police force....

Seeking Stability The events surrounding the Balkan situation have prompted considerations of international law and the need for confirmation by the signatory powers of the Treaty of Berlin in 1878. The treaty stated that no...

The recent developments in the Balkans have reignited tensions in Europe, with Bulgaria declaring independence on October 5, 1908, in Tirnovo, the historical capital. Simultaneously, Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Crete raised the...

Cholera Status in Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and France AUSTRIA-HUNGARY As of September 24, one fatal case of cholera was officially reported in Austrian territory. The case occurred in Prellenkirchen. In Hungary, for the week ending September 23,...

A Scenic Voyage through the Bosporus Beyond Karibjeh Kalesi, the straits widen significantly towards the Black Sea, extending to Phanaraci, a promontory that hosts Kumeli Battery and Lighthouse. Off the latter are the Gyanean or...

The Tranquil Beauty of Bumeli Kavak and Surroundings Mezar Burnu (Cemetery Point) stands on the site of the ancient Simas, and was in olden times notorious for its fane to Yenus of the Eorum, to...