Turkey
Every year, one or more “European capitals of culture” are chosen to highlight some of the amazing culture and history that can be found throughout Europe. In 2010, one of those European Capitals of Culture is Istanbul.
Straddling two continents (Asia and Europe) Istanbul is a mish-mash of cultures, religions, and cuisines. The city was the seat of three successive empires – Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman – and traces of each stage in its development are still evident everywhere you look
For the majority of travelers Turkey conjures images of beaches, mosques, Turkish coffee and Turkish delight. For backpackers, Turkey is an affordable destination, which should be added to their travel itinerary.
Regardless of your reasons to visit the country, it’s important to plan your vacation in such a way that you’d get the best out of the days (weeks) spend here.
Spring is definitely the prime time to visit Turkey, thanks to the moderate weather, long days and lack of
Pretty much anything that’s satisfying is either sinful or makes you fat. I don’t know about sinful, but Turkish Delight surely can make you fat. Reason enough to walk around and visit the sites when in Turkey, right?
What is Turkish Delight?
Turks call it Lokum, the rest of us call it Turkish Delight. It’s made of gelatin, water, cornstarch and sugar. The most common flavors are rosewater and lemon, which give it the pink and yellow colors. Turkish Delight
For any coffee lover, the Turkish coffee is probably one of the most interesting experiences in life. The aroma, the foam, the ritual…blended together they add something magical to the Turkish coffee.
What’s so special about Turkish coffee?
This magnificent coffee is made from Arabica blend, really finely grinded. To add a bit of spice to it, while the coffee is being ground, cardamom is added to the coffee beans.
There are six levels of sweetness, ranging from black to
