A Flexible Travel Plan for Discovering Bulgaria
The best travel plan is one you can enjoy while you are living it. For some visitors, that means seeing
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Walking Tours Istanbul for Travelers Who Love City Stories
Begin where the city feels alive Walking is one of the best ways to understand Istanbul. The city changes quickly
Walking Tour Ephesus with History and Local Flavor
Choose a route that suits you Travelers experience a place differently when they explore it on foot. In Ephesus, a
The Recruitment and Training of the Janissaries
The Early Janissary System As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during visits to Ottoman historical sites, the Janissaries were one
Land and Naval Service in the Ottoman Military
Soldiers on Land and at Sea The Ottoman Empire maintained both a powerful land army and an important naval force.
Ramadan and the Practice of Giving Charity
The Changing Time of Ramadan The writer explains that the month of Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar rather than
The Followers of the Kalenderi Santon
The Character of the Santon The Santon, or holy man, described in the previous section was known for his strict
Soldiers of Mixed Belief
Among certain sects in the Ottoman Empire, there is a group of people who mix Christianity and Islam in unusual
Superstitions and Magical Beliefs
In Persian culture, it was commonly believed that certain people possessed a strange power in their eyes that could bring
Methods of Spreading the Turkish Religion
Although the Turks outwardly showed tolerance for other religions, their laws allowed them to enforce the Mahometan faith on people’s