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While every day is significant when exploring history, August 31 in particular was rather eventful. Over the many centuries, remarkable events unfolded on this date that changed the course of history. To commemorate and celebrate this day, let’s explore some of the most notable events that took place on this date. King Henry VI Becoming […]
Hidden away in the region of northwestern Turkey lies the small town of Mudurnu. There’s no reason to visit Mudurnu except for one peculiar site; Burj Al Babas. Burj Al Babas is the perfect example of a property development project gone wrong! Home to fairytales castle taken right out of Disney films, the multi-million dollar […]
The largest floor mosaic in the world, known as ‘Mosaic of Existence’ has made it to the Guinness Book of Records. Located in Hatay, Turkey, the floor mosaic is made of nothing but natural marble. To earn a spot as a world record, it was a requirement that the floor mosaic had to be 500 […]
Antalya is a popular choice for holidaymakers, and there’s a good reason for that! Referred to as the gateway to the Turkish Riviera, Antalya boasts a splendid old city, fine museums, and breathtaking beaches all while being surrounded by the Taurus Mountains, which are home to inspiring ruins and walking trails. It’s for this exact […]
Bradford has big plans to host a series of events this June for its annual Bradford Literature Festival. Many artists, poets, journalists and authors are scheduled to appear including the young and old. One such planned event is based around the hot topic of travel writing; more specifically travel writing whilst traversing the Muslim lands. […]
Strategically located with the Mediterranean to the south and the Tarsus mountains to the north, Alanya is not only a modern city thriving with tourists but was once an important part of the Pamphilian plain. Details of the city have been well preserved by travel writers such as Piri Reis, Evliye Celebi and Ibn Batutta […]
