Gaziantep is a major Turkish city with 3.5 million inhabitants. City name changed from Antep to Gazi in 1921 after French occupation. Known as Turkish gastronomy capital with few international tourists
Korean alphabet (Hangeul) developed in 1443 by King Sejong. Written in syllable blocks with up to five letters per block. Syllables read from top left to bottom right. Six basic vowels plus combinations for w and y sounds
Italians greet with formal "lei" and cheek kisses for strangers. Body language and smiling are important in Italian greetings. Loud people are disliked in public places. Time perception is relaxed, especially in smaller cities
Lake Bled is located in Julian Alps, Slovenia, 35 km from Ljubljana Airport. Mixed glacial and tectonic origin lake measures 2,120m long and 1,380m wide. Bronze Age gold appliqués discovered near lake shore, dating to 13th-12th century BC. Emperor Henry II built Bled Castle in 1004 as estate
Athens features Acropolis, Parthenon, and Byzantine churches as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Delphi houses Temple of Apollo and other ancient archaeological sites. Meteora showcases six monasteries atop cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thessaloniki displays Aristotle University and ancient monuments
Cook's Illustrated provides tested recipes with step-by-step explanations. Imbibe won James Beard Award for covering all types of beverages