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Mon 29 Sept - Istanbul

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 | By pecosbiff | Views [515]

At last! 10 am, after some of the most boring landscape on the planet, we arrived at Istanbul Sirkeci station. Andrea and I found internet cafe and booked Big Apple hostel as was cheap and had beds, most places couldn't do Tuesday. I insisted on a cab ... Read more >

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Edirne-Odrin, Hardianopolis - the same magic city with different names

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 | By rossitza_ohridska-olson | Views [1336]

There are magic places in the world. I don't know if they are enchanting for everybody, or it is an individual feeling. But I can assure you that Edirne, Necessebar, Venice, Salamanca and few others hold this charm for me. It's like a magnet - they ... Read more >

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Gallery: Tyrkland

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 | By disa | Photo Gallery

Ferð í október 2008
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Part Asia, part Europe...all one great city

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 | By houdyman | Views [810]

Istanbul was the final stop on our nearly three month journey around eastern Europe. We were excited to stay in Istanbul so we left four days in our schedule to tour the city. We were also very tired and exhausted from traveling so much that it seemed ... Read more >

Who knew fairies had chimneys???

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 | By houdyman | Views [1098]

One good thing about arriving on an overnight bus very early is if you get to a really cool place like Cappadocia you get to see the sunrise. Not only did we get to see the sunrise but also with all these hot balloons rising into the air. Unfortunately, ... Read more >

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The Blue Cruise

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 | By houdyman | Views [844]

There is nothing about Turkey that I was prepared for except perhaps the Doner Kebabs that are eaten all over the country. It is a country of surprising diversity in its landscape, people and culture. Probably the most interesting aspect of our entire ... Read more >

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