The autumn rains in Turkey stir into life the bulbs lodged deep in crevices in the rocks or in pockets of soil. First come the golden sternbergias – the wineglass globes of clusina or the eggcups of lutea – followed by their deep green strappy leaves. In contrast are the silver and green heart-shaped leaves…
On 1 November 2024 Cultural Routes Society joined forces with seven international partners in a new European project “DETOUR: Developing Resilient Tourism Ecosystems along Mediterranean Routes”. Funded by the European Union under the SMP programme, DETOUR aims to facilitate access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located along some of Europe’s most scenic…
With the circulars issued by the Antalya Governorate and Muğla Governorate in June 2024, entry to some forests within the borders of Antalya and Muğla provinces was banned until 31.10.2024. You can access the Antalya Governorate’s circular no. 2024/2 here. Attached to the circular is the list of forests which are still open. Muğla Governorate’s…
Call for Bloggers & Influencers for our hikes in Tolerance Way, İzmit Culture Routes Society is looking for 2 influencers/bloggers to document two hiking events that will take place from 1-3 and 8-10 November 2024 in Tolerance Way, İzmit. The hikes are organized as part of the Erasmus+ HIKE project, in collaboration with international partners…
Launched in April 2024, the HIKE project has begun revealing exciting preliminary details and locations for its upcoming hikes across Türkiye, Italy, and Greece. Explore the provisional programme below and join us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of these three countries. In November 2024, we will host a series of hikes in the…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the HIKE project’s website today! This new initiative from Culture Routes Society and its partners aims to guide participants along three iconic European trails in Türkiye, Italy and Greece, promoting healthier and more active lifestyles through tailored hiking events for all fitness levels. The new website offers…
Our podcast series “Culture Routes”, where we chat with route creators and different guests from the sustainable/alternative tourism sector to explore long-distance hiking trails in Turkey, is now live with its first five episodes! You can find the episodes on our Spotify and Youtube channels.
The European project “HIKE: HIKing for a healthier lifestylE along European Cultural Routes” kicked off on 1 April 2024. This Erasmus+ Sport project aims to increase healthy and active lifestyles via engagement of local communities into hiking and related sports activities along historic routes, such as Via Francigena, Via Egnatia, Tolerance way. With a budget…
It was the night of 8th of September 2023, around 23.30. I have long since aiming to walk the urban culture route carried out by İzmit Municipality. A friend of mine who loves walking came to my mind. I went on calling her at once: Me: Hi, how are you? My friend: Fine, how about…
The academic council of the Sultans Trail organised a symposium titled ‘Close Encounters of East and West’ in the Hodshon Huis, Haarlem, on August 26th 2022. Before the conference, guests gathered for a short boat trip on the canals of Haarlem, followed by a pleasant meal in a charming old pub. The conference venue is…