Make the Balkans Part of Your Lifestyle
Travel can fit around the way you like to live. Some people want full days of activity, while others prefer
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Tour Guide Istanbul for a Lifestyle Inspired City Day
Build a day around how you like to travel Istanbul can be experienced in many ways. Some travelers want a
Ephesus Guides and the Art of Unhurried Sightseeing
Start with a simple intention A memorable travel day does not always need a packed schedule. At Ephesus, one clear
The Decline of the Spahis and the Other Cavalry Units
The Fall of the Spahi Rebellion As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during Ottoman history tours, the story of the
Understanding the Strength of the Ottoman Military
The Reputation of the Ottoman Army For many centuries, the Ottoman Empire was known for its powerful and well-organized military.
Washing and Prayer
Washing After Personal Needs The third type of washing described in the original text is called Taharet. This washing is
The Discipline and Rituals of the Kadri Dervishes
The Beginning of Religious Training Those who entered this religious order were required to pass through a period of strict
The Chupmefsahi Sect in Constantinople
In recent years, a belief has become common in Constantinople, especially among the young men of the Seraglio (the Sultan’s
Sedition and the Rise of a New Sect
After the death of the fifth Sultan of the Turks, a man named Scheibech Bedredm, who had been Chief Justice
Protection of Christians and Their Homes
Christians are allowed to take shelter in a safe place and are responsible for protecting themselves and defending their religion.