Ulus is a district in Ankara, Turkey. It was once the heart of the city and the center of Turkey’s government. The name translates to Nation in English.
There are a few points of interest outside the historic city center of Edirne, Turkey. Most are within a 15 or 20 minute walking distance.
Kırklareli is a small city in Eastern Thrace, just a short drive from Edirne. It’s off the beaten path and receives very few foreign visitors.
Jaffa is a lively area and one of the main attractions in Tel Aviv. Also known as Yafo or Joppa, it’s an ancient port city that was annexed by Tel Aviv on April 24, 1950.
We were very much looking forward to exploring Acre on our guided day trip of northern Israel. Unfortunately, the tour was terribly organized and we didn’t get to see it properly.
The Jewish Quarter makes up the southeast quadrant of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old City of Jerusalem. It’s home to a number of synagogues and museums.
Jenin is a city in Palestine, located on the northern side of the West Bank. There’s not much to see in the city, and it has had a complicated recent history.
