9 Things to do in Minsk

Minsk, capital of Belarus, is a modern city dominated by monumental Stalinist architecture. Many of its museums, theaters and other cultural attractions line Independence Avenue (Praspyekt Nyezalyezhnastsi), a wide, 15km-long thoroughfare leading to vast Independence Square. Looming over this iconic plaza are massive KGB Headquarters and the neo-Romanesque Church of Saints Simon and Helena, also known as Red Church. 1. Belarusian State Museum of the … Continue reading 9 Things to do in Minsk

Things to know before you arrive in Istanbul

How to get from Istanbul airport to Istanbul city center? Outside the arrivals hall, are queues of yellow taxis that all run on meters. When coming out of the airport, use the bank machines to get Turkish lira so you are sure of exactly how much you are paying. Unfortunately, the Internet is rife with traveler’s tales of how they were ripped off by Istanbul taxis. It … Continue reading Things to know before you arrive in Istanbul

10 Best Things to do in Seoul

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets. Notable attractions include futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a convention hall with curving architecture and a rooftop park; Gyeongbokgung Palace, which once had more than 7,000 rooms; and Jogyesa Temple, site of ancient locust and pine trees. Travel to the home … Continue reading 10 Best Things to do in Seoul

10 Best Restaurants in Istanbul

Istanbul is famous for its sophisticated and elaborately-cooked dishes of the Ottoman cuisine. Following the influx of immigrants from southeastern and eastern Turkey, which began in the 1960s, the foodscape of the city has drastically changed by the end of the century; with influences of Middle Eastern cuisine such as kebab taking an important place in the food scene. Restaurants featuring foreign cuisines are mainly concentrated in the Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş, Şişli, … Continue reading 10 Best Restaurants in Istanbul

7 Best restaurant in Belgrade

Here is the list of best restaurant in Belgrade 1. Little Bay Open in Google Maps A fairytale! Belgrade is full of wonderful restaurants but this one is special. The interior, the food, the entree, the service, there is nothing “bad” to be said about this place! It looks like a small opera house. And it has bells on curtains so you can call your … Continue reading 7 Best restaurant in Belgrade

Turkish food and drink you need to try

    1. Kebap There are many varieties of kebap including Adana and Urfa (spicy and non-spicy hand kneaded seasoned lamb meat grilled on skewers), Beyti (ground beef or lamb grilled on skewer, wrapped in lavaş bread and topped with yogurt and tomato sauce), and şiş (skewered and grilled seasoned cubes of lamb or chicken meat). 2. Mantı Small handmade dumplings filled with minced meat … Continue reading Turkish food and drink you need to try