Constantinople, not Istanbul
Today’s Istanbul is a vibrant and modern city built on top an ancient past. What’s the...
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Tag: Turkey
Reunited in Turkey – Love Overcomes the Pandemic
I gripped my fianc?’s hand tightly as we took our first tentative steps across the smooth...
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England to Iraq Overland
Returning to England in 2021 after six years in China was a bit of a shock to the system. After...
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Antalya day trips – Duden Waterfalls and Phaselis
After many visits to Istanbul, I intentionally planned my next Turkey trip to a different region...
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Inspiring Istanbul
A chill breeze makes me shudder as I sit atop a cruise boat sailing down the Bosporus River...
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Exploring Cappadocia: A Magical Landscape
Goreme, Cappadocia Having fallen in love with the awe-inspiring deserts and incredible rock...
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UNESCO adds destinations to World Heritage list
Every year, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre investigates places all over the world in order to...
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A Turkish Experience
Getting Turkish by Visiting Turkey I just cracked open my new Skyfall DVD and seeing Daniel Craig...
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Foods to Taste in Turkey
Foods to Taste in Turkey The Diversity of Turkish Food On one of my first nights in Istanbul, the...
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Cooling Down in Gezi Park
Gezi Park, Taksim Park Back to Normal So it seems that the demonstrations set off by Gezi Park are...
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Ataturk’s Memorial
Ataturk's Memorial in Ankara My father told me he would kill me if I ever joined the military....
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Home Cooking, Gas Station-Style, in Turkey
Home Cooking Turkey For those who have every braved a road trip without packing a gourmet meal...
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