February 23, 2012

Understand the Whirling Dervishes of Turkey

Whirling Dervishes of Turkey

For many travelers to Turkey, sampling the Turkish cuisine rates at the top of the to-experience list.  After all the basic sightseeing is finished, and visitors move to some of the cultural experiences that the country has to offer, watching the whirling dervishes usually ranks high on the list. Often erroneously considered a folk dance [...]

Turkey Offers Skiing Values

Erciyes

Winter vacation opportunities are still value-priced, so if you’re looking for an exotic ski vacation destination, give Turkey some consideration.  Although Turkey is often a focus for summer travel, in the winter you’ll find great skiing, with a season generally lasting November through April.  Start looking for flights to Turkey, and some good snow savings [...]

15 Reasons to Put Turkey on Your Travel List

RockhousesinCappadociaTurkey.jpg

As a big history buff, I’ve had Turkey on my bucket list for quite some time.  I got “this close” (think of me holding up my fingers a millimeter apart) last month, but at the last minute opted for Sicily.  So back Turkey goes on the to-do list rather than moving onto the been-there list. [...]