Whirling Dervish Ceremony in Konya History It is believed in the 13th-century, a Persian poet and Islamic philosopher, Rumi, was walking through the town of Konya and was inspired by the hammering sound of a goldsmith and began to spin, creating a form of meditation and prayer. Beginning a tradition that is practiced today in […]
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Renting a Car in Turkey During our time in Turkey, we decided to rent a car from the Izmir airport and drove it throughout the country side. Stopping in Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, and Kayseri. If you are going to explore Turkey other than Istanbul. I would highly suggest getting a car. It gives you
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Istanbul in One Day Istanbul is a beautiful and well developed city. Rich in culture, food, and history, making it one of our favorite cites. Spending one day in Istanbul is not what I recommend, but if you only have time for one day here is quick itinerary of some things you can do. Hagia Sophia
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Are Hot Air Balloon Rides in Cappadocia Worth it? This is a great question to ask before you consider spending at least $200 dollars on one event. To be honest I thought the hot air balloon ride was going to be one of those events that instagram over hyped and was a big touristy trap.
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Where to Start When Planning Your Trip to Turkey Transportation: Public transportation in Istanbul: You can buy the Istanbul Transportation Card at any kiosk outside of every public transportation station. The card cost around 7 TRY and then you can add any pre-paid amount you need. Allowing you to travel on the subway, trams, ferries,
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