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The Mesopotamian Express is a luxurious train that takes passengers on a scenic journey through the Anatolia region, stopping at some of its most iconic cities. Covering a distance of 1,051 kilometres in just 24 hours, the sleeper train travels from Ankara to Diyarbakir, passing through Kayseri, Sivas, Malatya, Elazıg, and Bingol along the way. […]
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won Turkey’s presidential election after he secured 52.14% of the votes, thereby defeating the opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. This means that this will be the third decade that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be president, which came as great news for the masses. “We are not the only winners, the winner […]
In the early hours of Monday 6 February, parts of Türkiye and Syria were struck by a quake which measured 7.8 on the Richter scale. The epicentre of the quake was near Gaziantep – a city that witnessed blocks of flats reduced to rubble. Over 50,000 deaths have been recorded and thousands have been left […]
Whilst Azerbaijani food is most definitely one of the lesser-known cuisines in the world, it is perfect for those looking for something different. Make no mistake though; the dishes of Azerbaijan are far more popular than you think and for good reason! Due to its strategic location, Azerbaijani food has been heavily influenced by cuisines […]
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 […]
When we think of Turkey, our minds usually wander about places such as Istanbul, Antalya and Cappadocia. Maybe even Ankara or Izmir. Turkey’s popularity has grown significantly in recent years, resulting in the country becoming one of the most visited in the entire world! But there’s still so much of Turkey that remains, for the […]
