turkish gozleme

Making Turkish gozleme

A woman at a street stall in Turkey shows us how to make the perfect gozleme pancake. This one is with spinach and feta cheese.

istanbul grand bazaar

Inside the Grand Bazaar

Come inside Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to see the colourful labyrinth of shops and stalls selling some of the most interesting trinkets that exist.

santa maria da feira

A medieval evening in Portugal

A feast at the castle at Santa Maria da Feira in Portugal. But not just any feast – this is a special medieval feast where everyone is in character!

fogacas

A bun each year keeps the plague away

The traditional snack, Fogaca, is intertwined with culture in Santa Maria da Feira in Portugal. It’s tasty, sure. But it also has an interesting history.

arouca geopark

The stones that give birth

The Arouca Geopark in Portugal has been specially classified because of the stones within it. But you don’t need to be a geologist to enjoy the beauty.

xanthos-letoon

The mysterious Lycians

Who were the Lycians? It’s a good question. The short answer is they were a very important civilisation in Turkey, who were quite advanced for their time.