In this article ‘Turkey off the beaten track’, I write an itinerary focused on Istanbul and the Fertile Crescent part of southeastern Turkey. Straddling the continents of Asia and Europe, Turkey is a country which has nurtured civilizations from millennia. Humans first settled in the Fertile Crescent region that covers parts of modern day Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Iraq, Syria and Turkey. P.S – For Youtube videos please click here . Is this itinerary for offbeat Turkey right for you? This itinerary is meant for history and food enthusiasts who are interested in exploring the underrated places in Turkey. If you are interested in history, culture, archeology, ruins…