National GeographicJul 17, 2026How you can still explore the ancient city of TroyTravel back in time to Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey through an ongoing excavation of the site believed to be the legendary city.7 things in this storyKule HotelHotelHas a rooftop restaurant and overlooks the ferry terminal.Liman Paşa MüdavimHotelServes fish shish kebab or lamb shish kebab.SardalyeCaféOffers regional take on fish and chips for quick bites.Gallipoli battlefieldSightBrutal battle fought nearby during World War I.ElsewhereTroy MuseumMuseumTroy, TurkeyProvides guide to city layers, displays 2,000 Bronze Age artifacts.HisarlikSightTroy, TurkeyHill where the ruins lie, Turkish for "place of fortresses".Schliemann’s TrenchSightTroy, Turkey56-foot trench where first excavator launched his dig in 1871.Read the full piece at National Geographic →
National GeographicJul 17The Middle East's smallest state offers some of the region's biggest flavoursBahrain’s cuisine tells an ancient story of trade and tradition in the Gulf. From saffron-infused sweets and freshly baked bread in Manama’s souk to spiced, smoky grills and sea-to-table menus, it’s a ...19 things in this storyHaji’s CafeRestaurantManama, Bahrainoldest cafe in Bahrain, known for fresh bread and creamManama SoukMarketManama, Bahraincenturies-old market in ManamaBab al BahrainSightManama, Bahrainhistoric entrance to Manama SoukBahrain BayNeighborhoodManama, Bahrainarea for world-class sushi or premium steakAmin SulaimanRestaurantManama, Bahrainoldest coffeeshop in Manama, simple menuGB (‘Green Bar’) CaféRestaurantManama, Bahrainbright bakery next to Bahrain FortBahrain FortSightManama, BahrainUnesco-listed siteFusions by TalaRestaurantManama, BahrainTala Bashmi's former restaurant, ranked in Middle EastDawaRestaurantManama, Bahrainsea-to-table tapas restaurantVilla MamasRestaurantManama, BahrainBahrain's first farm-to-table fine-dining restaurantAl Fateh Grand MosquePlace of worshipManama, Bahraincan serve 7,000 worshippers, tours availableHouse of Basket WeavingSightManama, BahrainHassan Alshajjar practices craft for 35 yearsShrinathji TempleSightManama, Bahrain200-year-old temple, hosts religious song sessionsDona’s WondersRestaurantBudaiya, Bahrainoffers gluten-free baklava at Budaiya Farmers’ MarketHopscotchRestaurantSaar, Bahrainfavored spot for coffee and pastriesShowaiterMarketMuharraq, Bahrainsweet shop selling halwa and other local sweetsSouq Al BarahaMarketMuharraq, Bahrainnewest shopping centre designed to recall a traditional soukAl KwarRestaurantMuharraq, Bahrainserves butter chicken in Souq Al BarahaAmina GallerySightManama, Bahrainartist Amina Al Abbasi creates contemporary accessoriesRead the full piece at National Geographic →
