Konya is the birthplace of the whirling dervish and the best place to watch an authentic show. All information about it and its symbolicism in this article!| Backpack Moments
Hagia Sophia was recently transformed back into a mosque. A question arises: can you pray in Hagia Sophia? The short answer is yes and I did!| Backpack Moments
Are you visiting Turkey and want to know about ATMs, currency exchange and paying by card? Then this guide about money in Turkey is for you!| Backpack Moments
Gaziantep is totally worth a visit even after the devastating earthquake that hit Eastern Turkey in 2023. Visit Gaziantep for its cuisine and history!| Backpack Moments
My name is Simon Z. You can read more about me here. This is my personal travel blog with a website address: https://backpackmoments.com.| Backpack Moments
Predating Stonehenge by 6,000 years, Turkey's stunning Gobekli Tepe upends the conventional view of the rise of civilization| Smithsonian Magazine