Turkey – a magical winter wonderland
Different seasons are one of nature’s greatest gifts. At the moment, Turkey is in the grip of harsh winter weather with snow blanketing much of the country and below-freeing temperatures making moving from the warmth of a soba a challenge to say the least! It’s worth the effort! The Turkish landscape is stunning all year […]
Tulips – Turkey’s gift to the world
“When it’s Spring again I’ll bring again, Tulips from Amsterdam” Or are they? Originating in the Pamir Mountains of the Turkic homeland in Central Asia before spreading to Anatolia and worldwide, tulips continue to be a defining theme for spring events in Turkey. Tulips were brought by the Turks from Central Asia to Anatolia during […]