While we were busy working, cooking meals and trying to live through the day, there are people fighting for their lives, running away from gunfire and living in fear. You have heard of the civil war in Syria and the bloodshed in Yemen, but have you heard of the civil war in Diyarbakir? There is […]
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This is the mystical city of Mardin: 7 things to do
The southeast part of Turkey is a gem, and one of the shiny ones has got to be the ancient city of Mardin. Some of you might think that it is dangerous and unsafe due to its proximity to Syria, but it is actually an extremely safe city. Mardin is home to a million nice […]
Catching the last glimpse of Hasankeyf
Hasankeyf is a small town located about half an hour away from the city of Batman. Built on the banks of the Tigris river, this small community boasts an impressive history. Hasankeyf has been continually inhabited for almost a thousand years, and evidence of this can be found all over town. From a 14th century […]
Visiting the ruins of Ani
The ruins of Ani have always been on my bucket list and I wanted to see them for myself. While I was studying in Istanbul a few years ago, I booked a flight to Kars, the closest city to Ani. However, in a cruel twist of fate, I missed my flight and the opportunity to […]
This is Sheki: Food, art, history and life
Azerbaijan is full of hidden gems, and Sheki is one of them. You seldom find a small town with enough activities to pique your interest for more than a few days. Sheki was small, yet it had so much to offer that I stayed there for almost a week. The Sheki we know of today […]
9 things to do in the cultural capital of Kashgar
Kashgar is a city full of charms and like no other. Despite being in China, Kashgar does not feel like a typical Chinese city. Yet its Uyghur identity and culture does not quite make it Middle Eastern or Central Asian either. I would say that Kashgar, home of the Uyghurs, is a unique blend of […]
3 ancient cities in Yunnan that you have to visit
There are thousands of ancient cities and towns in China, and hundreds just in Yunnan. Your time is precious, but you cannot decide which ones to visit. Which ancient places are worth your time? Here are six ancient cities and towns in Yunnan that are relatively more interesting, of which three of them should definitely […]
Why you should visit Yunnan when in China
Yunnan is seldom on the international tourist radar, simply because everyone is going to Beijing and Shanghai. While Yunnan cannot provide the glitz and glamour that the big cities are proud of, it offers what you can never find in the coastal regions of China. Here are nine reasons why you should visit Yunnan the […]
