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Following Ottoman Traces in Greece

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Kavala is one of the must-see places in N.Greece

I am trying to check out the travel sections of the international newspapers. New York Times is one of them. Recently, I have come across a very nice article about Ottoman traces in Thrace, Northern Greece.

Indeed Eastern European countries are full of surprise and when somebody mentions Greece for holiday issue, you know what comes to people's minds; sun, beach, swimming, islands. But fortunately Greece is more than that and if you want to discover the not-so-well-known beauties of Greece, Northern Greece is a good point to start with. Monastries on rocks, beautiful landscape, Ottoman traces and much more await for you.

Click here to read the article in NYT's Travel.

Click here to see the list of hotels (we recommend and help you with them) in Greece.

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Never dig a hole in Turkey

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Safranbolu in the heart of Turkey

Recently I had come across an article by Edward Reeves of Telegraph. It is about the hidden treasures of Turkey. He says that Turkey is currently great value for British travellers since it is out of Euro zone. He adds and recommends British people to venture beyond the traditional holiday centres to unearth its finest gems. That's actually what Balkanatolia is about! Bringing you the best little accommodation options for a remote holiday!

I loved the article much, I want to quote the first paragraph here;
Within 30 seconds of the first spade breaking the earth, a team of archaeologists will have appeared from nowhere, taped off the area, and fined you for damaging a long-lost Bronze Age settlement or first-century Roman bathhouse. Just ask the poor guys trying to build Istanbul's much-needed metro, or the farmers of Göbekli Tepe in Eastern Turkey. Until the mid-Nineties, the latter were dragging their ploughs inches above the carved stones of a temple dating from 12,000BC. Turkey's like that – dig a little and you're bound to uncover hidden treasures.

In the text, some details are shared but it is pity that there is not much info about Eastern Turkey. As a person living in the heart of Eastern Turkey, I could write about East! I think I will do it soon! It is worth!!!!

Btw, I have added Safranbolu picture because that's what was written in the article:
If there were an award going for World's Most Charming Town, Safranbolu would walk it.

So true!
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44 Places for 2009

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I am interested in checking travel-related blogs and pages, whatever i come across. Because I think that there is much to learn about and much more to improve myself in this field. I guess, that's why we all search for the things: We need knowledge.

While I was surfing around New York Times' Travel section, I found the list of 44 Places to Go in 2009. I always like such lists even though they dont seem trustable to me. I mean, everybody has their own tastes and pleasures. So, it is not easy to make a general list for everybody.

Which place do you think is recommend in number 1?
Beirut.

Is there anyone who has been there before? Not me, not yet. But I must confess that fascination of cities like Beirut and Cairo attract me to themselves.

Washington D.C. is number 2 on the list and it is followed by Galapagos Islands, Berlin in Germany and Las Vegas. As far as i understand, there is something for everybody on this list. I am happy that Aegean Sea is #15 there. It is totally right decision no matter if you are into a luxuruous or family holiday. You may also prefer Aegean Sea for being 'eco-friendly' and a natural beauty as well as a rich cuisine (Turkey & Greece) and beautiful coastal resorts.

I will keep checking out these sites and share with you as much as I can.

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