Wallace Thomas

Some of the famous things to buy in Turkey are Turkish delight, handmade rugs, Turkish mosaic lamps, blue evil eye amulets, ceramics, tea sets, antiques,… Read More »What Is Famous To Buy In Turkey?

Mosquitoes. There is a risk of malaria in Turkey, and you cannot be protected against the disease by vaccination. Because of this, it is really… Read More »Are Mosquito Bites In Turkey Dangerous?

First aid for insect bites and stings Wash the affected area with soap and water. Apply a cold compress (such as a flannel or cloth… Read More »How Do You Soothe A Fly Bite?

Jellyfish are common in Turkey but they are not everywhere all of the time. Sometimes, in some locations, a large mass of jellyfish will “invade”… Read More »Do You Get Jellyfish In Turkey?

Flag of Turkey Adopted 1844 (Ottoman flag) 29 May 1936 (standardized) Design A red field with a white star and crescent slightly left of center.… Read More »How Old Is The Turkish Flag?

By the late 19th century, the Asiatic lion had become extinct in Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The last known lion in Iraq was killed on… Read More »Are There Lions In Turkey?

In some districts the usual spotted phase of the species is considered harmless, but the “black vipers” or “diamondback blowing vipers” are still believed venomous.… Read More »Is Black Viper Venomous?

Well, turkeys enjoy eating just about anything. These can range from “normal” foods such as berries to “abnormal” foods like sand and gravel. Do turkeys… Read More »Do Turkeys Eat Gravel?