by Dennis | July 26, 2016 | Culture and History
A guest post by Jesse S. It seems like everywhere I go in Bursa I see three things: football on the television, pairs of people of all ages fast and furiously playing tavla (backgammon), and groups of older men peacefully enjoying okey (pronounced “okay,” a game...
by Dennis | July 15, 2016 | Culture and History, Winter
A guest post by Sharon Rott Sharon Rott came to Bursa as a teacher. But in her free time, she enjoys new adventures and cultural experiences. She has contributed to The Best of Bursa before. In this piece, Sharon shares about her experience at a traditional camel...
by Dennis | February 7, 2015 | See, Do, and Play, Winter
My friend, Whitney, recently visited Bursa in search of wintertime excitement on Uludağ. In a two-part series, Whitney shares her experiences navigating Uludağ’s winter sport scene. In her first installment, she writes about Uludağ skiing. In this post, she shares her...
by Dennis | February 5, 2015 | See, Do, and Play, Winter
My friend, Whitney, recently visited Bursa in search of wintertime excitement on Uludağ. In a two-part series, Whitney shares her experiences navigating Uludağ’s winter sport scene. In her first installment, she offers some practical advice on Uludağ skiing. I grew up...
