Location. Location. Location. That’s Turkey in a nutshell. Where east meets west, Europe meets Asia, Islam meets Christianity, and where the world’s oldest city was discovered. Alexander the Great was the first to meld eastern and western cultures. Many followed suit. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans all left their marks. It is here that whirling [...]

Not many countries choose a dragon as their nation animal. Wales does. The Welsh are in a class by themselves. They have, for generations, been staunch supporters of their ancient native language, protectors of their distinct culture and traditions, and proclaimers of their identity as a nation separate from England. It’s time you get to [...]