With continent spanning borders and a history straddling cultural boundaries, Turkey is a transcontinental nation. Is Turkey in Europe or Asia? Here’s everything you need to know. ‘Turkey is a European country, an Asian country, a Middle Eastern country, a...
From Byzantine citadels and Seljuk madrasas to mountain ski slopes and the epic Eastern Express; here are the best things to do in Erzurum, Turkey. The snow was ankle deep on the platform when the Eastern Express pulled into Erzurum. At a lofty altitude of 1890...
From Afghanistan and Bangladesh to Pakistan and Sri Lanka, there are eight countries in South Asia; here’s everything you need to know. South Asia is situated in the southern portion of the Asian continent. Geographically, South Asia is bordered by the Himalayas...
From Bahrain and Qatar to Kuwait and Oman, there are 17 countries in the Middle East; here’s everything you need to know. Located at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, there’s no internationally agreed-upon definition of the Middle East....
From China and Japan to South Korea and North Korea, there are six countries in East Asia (including Taiwan); here’s everything you need to know! During my first university summer break I had the unique opportunity to visit China. I was tasked with teaching...
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