A Peaceful Monastic Retreat
Idling Among the Monks
Spending time at the Studenitza Monastery is a delightful experience. Here, you can relax in the shade of the trees and enjoy the company of the monks. These black-haired, black-bearded men...
The Sacredness of King Stephen’s Remains
The Belief in Protection
The belief in the sacredness of King Stephen’s bones is strong among both the devout and the common people. Many peasants firmly believe that owning a piece of King Stephen’s skeleton...
The Story of the Two Coffins
The Exquisite Coffins
At Studenitza Monastery, there are two coffins that hold great significance. The first coffin is made of black wood and features beautiful gold and silver designs. The second, which is even more...
Barbecue Tips and Global Grill Culture
Estimate the amount of coal well. Spread coal pieces an additional ten centimeters from the left and right edges of the grill area. Don’t add coal afterward.
Don’t start grilling before reaching high temperatures.
Keep the...
The Evolution of Mangal Tradition in Turkey
The history of mangal in our country dates back to the 1400s. This setup, initially used for cooking coffee during the Ottoman Empire’s reign, gradually became an integral part of our culture and expanded...
The Joyful Journey of Climbing Mountains
The Sweet Tiredness of Climbing
In the chilly days of March, we embarked on a mountain path leading to Barla, raindrops from the clouds above sprinkling on us. We took a break by a brook,...
Balkan Tours 2023
Balkan Tours 2023, the fairy-tale called Balkan tours (this time Balkan tours 2023) continues. Very famous and still an enigma for many, Balkans never stop fascinating people. The characters in the fairy-tale are always...
Balkan Tours 2022
Balkan Tours 2022, when planning your holiday, think about the Balkan peninsula. Consider the exotic destination where you can experience culture, tasty food, adventures. The wide variety of choices to pick from will amaze...
Caunians are aboriginals
“In their customs, however, they differ greatty from the Carians, and not only so, but from any other men.”
The Caunians, in my judgment, are aboriginals; but by their own account they came from Crete....
Kul Yusuf Mausoleum
On the way back from the festival, the rain turns into hail for a short time. Pamuk Mountain is surrounded by fog. Then the somewhat clarifies and the clouds are removed and the foggy...
