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Gallipoli in Turkey: A memorial of sacrifice and courage



Gallipoli is a peninsula in the north-western part of Turkey, with the Aegean Sea lying to its west and the Dardanelles strait to its east. It is the site of the bloody and tragic battle, the Gallipoli Campaign or the Battle of the Dardanelles, in which a total of about 60,000 soldiers lost their lives. [...]

Ephesus in Turkey: Glory in the ruins



Ephesus is an ancient city located near the town of Selcuk, about 44 miles away from Izmir, in the Izmir province. The city was once famous for the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Lying in ruins, the city is now an archaeological site. Originally founded as a port [...]