Teaching Abroad in Turkey Overview: Turkey is a storied land with a history all its own. The country has worked hard to preserve its vast and significant past, while also opening itself up to business, commerce, trade and an overall modernization that would make the leading tech-savvy nations of the world envious. English teachers working in Turkey represent the "sea of change" that has characterized past years and successes. Choose from any number of unique experiences for a truly Turkish delight; taking a hot air balloon to survey the spectacular landscape of Cappadoccia; laying out on a heated marble slab in a bathhouse; exploring the best preserved ancient city in the eastern Mediterranean at Ephesus. Say "Merhaba" (Hello!) to all of it, and take detailed notes so you can be sure to share your adventures with all your envious friends.
Interesting Facts About Turkey
Turkey has an amazing richness of flora and fauna, over 9,000 species grow within its borders.
Istanbul is the only city in the world which straddles two continents.
The famous Trojan Wars took place in Western Turkey, near the site where the Trojan horse rests today.
Santa Claus, (St. Nicholas) was born in Turkey! No, really, he was!
Turkey has its own pop music industry which is hugely successful.
Highlights of Working Abroad in Turkey
Make Turkish bread part of your diet. No Turkish meal would be complete without it!
Drink raki, a clear, strong spirit made of grapes infused with aniseed.
Haggle your way to a bargain in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
Float over the spectacular landscape of Cappadocia in a hot-air balloon.
Festivals in Turkey Camel Wrestling Festival - 3rd Sunday in January
Camel wrestling is a uniquely Turkish activity with a devoted following along the Eastern Mediterranean coast. The greatest event on the sport's calendar takes place in Selcuk. The eve of the festival is celebrated with feasting, drinking and dancing before sleeping it off in time for the main event - camels in sumo-like combat! Ancient rules govern the sport and camels must use accepted 'techniques' for wrestling. Referees preside over the match and 14 urganci, (ropers) are close at hand to separate the camels if necessary.
