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Articles About Sailing, Travel and Humanities |
| Articles by Gurhan Ebren |
| Gurhan Ebrens full profile |
Gurhan Ebren graduated from the Turkish Naval Academy, University of Istanbul (B.Sc. Degree in Marine Science) and Middle East Technical University – METU (M.Sc. in Physical Oceanography)..He also had different special trainings during his working in Turkish Navy and also in US.Navy .. He is retired when he was commander in the navy and after retirement he has taken a special post in METU as an research assistanship. After METU times he is appointted as the managing director of Kusadasi and Kemer(Antalya) Marinas for 5 years. His works are ; “The Laser Lights”, “The Hydrological Characteristics and Water Balance of the Black Sea” and “Morphology and Flow Characteristics of the Lamas River mouth”. At the moment he is the owner & general manager of El Paso Travel Agency since 1989….He is fond of the preservation of nature, wild life and animals..He is also interested in sportive & cultural activities, sailing, world affairs, politics, human rights and helping to children in undeveloped countries and so on.
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 Cappadocia : The Surrealistic Landscape of Turkey
The surrealastic landscape of Cappadocia, a strange area of multi-hued volcanic rock pilliars and tortouos valleys sculpted by millenia of rain and wind, was first refuge for early Christians fleeing presecution, and in Byzantine times became a vast complex of churches and monastries, hollowed out of malleable rock, and adorned with frescoes depincing biblical scenes and saints.The Goreme Valley and the Ihlara Valley are the main sites of these rock churches. Read More |
Yacht Charter Paradise of Turkey
Turkey, a dream-land with superb natural beauties, sunny days, fantastic nights on the boat, historical richness and hospitable, kind people…Anatolia and the Aegean-Mediterranean coasts of Anatolia, the cradle of old civilizations…A rich history, unexplored coasts, unparalled senic beauty and the remains of ancient civilizations between Fethiye and Antalya.. Beautiful nature, authentic village life, the culture and civilization and mythology of eons. Read More |
The Story of Santa Claus
Apart from the religious connections of 'Christmas', what are the real facts behind Father Christmas, Santa Claus or Saint Nicholas? What is the true story? To begin with, Saint Nicholas was not born in some ice-bound country somewhere around the North Pole. The real St. Nicholas was indeed born many many years ago but in a land of warm sunshine, green hills and soft sea breezes. He was born, in fact, in Patara, a small but ancient village on the southern shores of Turkey. So Saint Nicholas is believed to have lived and died in Demre (Myra) County, in the south part of Turkey near Antalya where historical church bearing his name is found. Read More |
'Piri Reis Map' : A Map Beyond Its Time
Piri Reis, the chief commander of the Red sea and the Indian Ocean in the last quarter of the 15th century, was also an oceanographer and cartographer of considerable renown. His best known maps and charts collected in his book named Kitab-i Bahriye. This is one of the most important works of his times in its field for it not only explains the cities and places on the Mediterranean coasts with texts and drawings but also provides important information about navigation. Piri Reis, was a famous admiral of the Turkish (Ottoman) Navy in the sixteenth century. Many of the researches are shown that the Piri Reis Map was a genuine map drawn on a gazelle skin in 1513. This map is not only an ordinary map but it is also a part of naval intelligence.. Read More |
Sailing Holidays in Turkey: A Mediterranean Paradise Awaits You
Turkey offers a sailing paradise to visitors. You can explore exotic and historically important Aegean and Mediterranean locations in crewed yachts, in traditional Turkish Gulets or with "bareboat" cruises. Read More
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Visiting Turkey, Where History Comes to Life
Turkey is a place where you can have a vacation that combines fun, beautiful site seeing and places of great historic importance. This article looks at historial sites in Western and Southern Turkey that are tourist favorites. Read More
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Sailing to Cnidus, The Star of Dorian Hexapolis
Cnidus is the site of an ancient Greek city-state situated on land that is now part of modern Turkey. This article introduces the rich history of the site and explains what you can see if you take a "Blue Cruise" sailing tour in Turkey. Read More
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The 800th Anniversary of the Birth of Mawlana Rumi
The 800th anniversary of the birth of Rumi, the Islamic saint and poet was celebrated worldwide last year. This article surveys the life and accomplishments of this remarkable man. Read More
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Turkish Riviera - What Makes It An Attractive Real Estate Investment Opportunity?
Standing between the Eastern and Western tradition, Turkey is today one of the hotspots of Europe. The Turkish Riviera, also known as "The Turquoise Coast", encompasses thousands of kilometers of shoreline, crystal clear waters, and it is literally strewn with ancient cities, harbors, memorial tombs, beaches, little coves, lush forests and streams. Read More
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Dalyan-Caunos - A Daily Tour To The Museum City
A one day trip, from Marmaris Turkey, to the Turkish coastal site of Dalyan is richly rewarding in terms of viewing marine life and in soaking in the rich history of this area. This article explains what you can expect from this one day tour. Read More |
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