The north east of Turkey was once part of the Georgian Kingdom of Iberia and there are still some interesting Georgian churches to be found in the …
The Via Egnatia
One of the great differences between the Ancient Greek and Roman civilisations is that whilst the former were predominantly seafarers (the exception …
My Journey to Mardin
Two episodes in my life had spurred my interest to go to Mardin - the first was reading William Dalrymple’s splendid “From the Holy Mountain” in which …
Cooking in Cappadocia
Our first thoughts of Turkish cooking are of a late-night doner kebab grabbed on the way home after and evening's drinking, but closer reflection will …
