@Nathan6692 21 February 2021 more from that month

Bursa, Turkey If you’ve already experienced Istanbul but still crave a bit more Ottoman metropolis, the neighbouring Bursa is a fun, buzzy and affordable city for a great long weekend break. Home to the country’s textile trade, it’s here where you can find all the majestic fineries that tied Turkey to the opulent East through the historical Silk Road. Wander through the near 600 hundred-year-old Koza Han (Cocoon Hall) market to pick-up one-of-a-kind silk goods. Finish the day off with a lounge in the pretty tea garden, complete with clairvoyants predicting your future from reading the residue left on your coffee cup! Besides the rich merchant history and the extravagant Ulu Cami mosque grounds, Bursa’s biggest claim to fame is as the birthplace of the İskender kebap. Not to be confused with the greasy döner, the İskender is the real deal, with thick and juicy cuts of quality lamb meat served on freshly baked pide bread and garnished with tomato sauce, yoghurt and a generous slather of butter. The original and the best, you’ll have to head to Bursa to appreciate it. #info #EverythingsInfo