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1.6K I have just registered to run the 2020 Istanbul Marathon. The only marathon that is run on 2 continents: It starts in Asia and finishes in Europe. I’m not quite sure how this happened. I am by no means a marathon runner. In fact, I’m really not a runner at all. I have been running short distances ( 4-5km) occasionally over the past few months. That is nowhere near what I need to do to prepare to run a 42km race. I’m still trying to figure out how all...

162 Only 30km west of Lisbon, Cascais is one of the most popular day trips during a stay in the Portuguese capital. In addition to being a haven for expats who seek to live close to but not in the capital city, many Portuguese natives also enjoy living there.  Originally a fishing village, it has blossomed into a posh place to see and be seen. While the wealthy population may be causing housing prices to rise and the city to become less affordable, there are still many activities and sights...

2K People usually avoid visiting Istanbul in Winter and consider it more often for summer trips. But this doesn’t mean that planning a Winter trip to Istanbul is a bad idea. In this post I will show you how visiting Istanbul in the Winter is definitely a good choice and I will also include the must do things in Istanbul. Winter in Istanbul usually starts from mid December and lasts until mid March. During these months the temperature ranges between 12 and -2 degree Celsius. You may think that’s very...

961 Travel books are not only entertaining and insightful but they open up a world of experience for us. Also, they make really good movies. We have teamed up with some of our travel expert buddies to bring you 33 of the best travel books that you must read in 2022. Even if you are not planning to travel soon, by reading these books you are bound to get the travel bug. And that is precisely what we want! Enjoy reading and get out there, you only live once! Jupiters...

88 You may not know it but Morocco is home to some pretty famous people. From athletes to scientists, politicians, and more, many celebrities have Moroccan roots. Here are 13 Moroccan famous people you should know about. Ibn Battur hand painting by Léon Benett_Source: Wikimedia Commons Though little known outside the Islamic world, Battuta is a famous Moroccan traveler. Born in Tangier, Morocco, Ibn Battuta came of age in a family of Islamic judges. In 1325, at age 21, he left his homeland for the Middle East. He intended to...

1.2K Saudi Arabia has some of the most iconic cities in the world. The holy cities of Makkah and Madinah have been visited and considered sacred for centuries. More recently, other cities like Riyadh have become popular as major centers of trade. Then, there are some unique and amazing cities that are almost unknown to the outside world. This article will cover all of the best cities and attractions in Saudi Arabia and the cool things to do there. Related Content Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq...

2.3K Turkey has become extremely famous for many things on the world stage in recent years due to several factors. Anyway, for good or bad, Turkey and its famous things are going to be with us for a long long time to come. So, let’s see what Turkey is famous for. No time to read this post? Pin it to save for later! One cannot think about Turkey without giving consideration to Istanbul. There is so much to say about Istanbul. It is the largest city in Europe, one of...

2.1K Morocco is a magical North African that is known for its beautiful landscape and culture. While there are so many tourist attractions to see in Morocco, there is something else you should know about in this country. The Moroccan beauty secrets. Yes! Moroccan beauty has it own secrets that only Moroccans know about and use. The locals of Morocco have their own beauty secrets that they use on a daily basis to keep themselves looking good and healthy. So, If you’re planning on traveling to Morocco, or if you’re...

2.7K Are you planning on learning Turkish or just wondering how to say hello in a different language? Great, this post is all you need to start your Turkish language learning journey. Here, I’m revealing all the secret tips I used to speak Turkish in no time! Wanna know more? Keep scrolling! Learning Turkish can seem daunting but there are easy ways to fast-track your fluency. I think that you can learn the basics in a few months. This is how I was able to learn Turkish by myself in...

2.9K Are you looking for Turkish online shopping websites? I have put together more than 25 different online shopping websites in Turkey where you can safely purchase anything you need. Online shopping has become more popular than ever. In fact, it has become a necessary evil. Even people, like me, that hate online shopping, are forced to explore the options which range from groceries to furniture. Also, with online shopping becoming widespread and competitive in Turkey, many people have really taken to this new craze. So, let’s explore the different...