Destination: Turkey

Abuse in Istanbul

Wed, 1 Aug 2007 | By misha | Views [1644]

                   Why abuse in Istanbul? Well, you just have to read on.... After resting in Bulgaria, we were ready to take back our tourist roles. Istanbul, although not very beautiful architecturally (except for of course all its ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Mad Dash

Wed, 1 Aug 2007 | By jakeandgenny | Views [1739] | Comments [1]

OK, so we just finished up two weeks living on someone else's dime, and let me tell you, it sure warps the sense of reality and jumping back into the big pool of poor backpackers after spending even a small amount of time in the little pool of indulgent ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

sofıa to ıstanbul*part2

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 | By nasta | Views [628] | Comments [1]

so the bulgarıan conductor comes to check at our tıckets.we were the only backpackers at these wagon.he tells us somethıng we already knew but forgotten.we had to change to the sleepıng wagons at the border cause the seat wagon was leavıng back to bulgarıa.... Read more >

Tags: Scams & Robberies

Yes, no meat sir!

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 | By misha | Views [1831]

or on vicissitudes of language in Asia. In Turkey as well as in India, perhaps even anywhere in Asia, one should never ask a leading question or a question that requires only "yes" or "no" in responce. It took us a while to figure ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Gallery: Mongolia

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 | By nige | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Turkey

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 | By whereintheworld | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Anzac Cove, Turkey

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 | By heidiofoz | Photo Gallery

Turkish Delights (forgive me)

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 | By deli | Views [369]

His name is 'Endar' - the 'rare one' and I am in love. He comes at the bargain price of 2 turkish lire and not only guides me throughout the amazing rock cut tombs but also carries my bag, holds my hand up the steep, steep hlllside and carefully points ... Read more >

still alive

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 | By nige | Views [480]

hi all, sorry for the long sılence. after survıvıng mongolıa, russıa, stockholm and koln ım currently ın ıstanbul. ıve had some technıcal dıffıcultıes wıth my photos (my ırıver/hardrıve dıed when ı overcharged the lıthıum polymer battery) but have sorted ... Read more >

Tags: Packing & gadgets

Hamish Grab My Ass!

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [5597]

Continuing on from our minor accident on the mountain we headed towards our next site, Imagination Valley which is famous for its camel rock. Lilian, our mad French scooterman, wanted to continue off roading but the rest of us stayed on the paved ... Read more >

Tags: Laughter

If You Feel You're In Control, You're Not Going Fast Enough - M. Andretti

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [5377] | Comments [2]

After 'Turkish Night', a night of all you can eat and drink with traditional folk music and dances (including the infamous bellydancers), what better way to explore the Cappdocia region than on a motorbike or scooter.  In total there were 5 of us - myself, ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Saklikent Gorge

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [2919]

The next time you are travleing between Koycegiz and Fethiye (whenever that may be) then a visit to the Saklikent Gorge is a must. Our beloved Fez bus arrived and the first order of business was lunch, HOORAY! I ordered the fish and was presented ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Blazin A Trail!

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [902]

We decided to visit the tourist destination of Ephesus which at one point was the 4th largest city in the Roman Empire. Now when you purchase your entry ticket there is NO map of the grounds and being the adventurous spirits that we are, Amanda and ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Family Ties

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [2599] | Comments [1]

What do you get when you mix 4 Aussie boys + 2 girls from the States + 2 weeks of travel together 24 hours a day (literally)...... Simple, the Von Trapp Frat. A crazy mix who's the life of the party and is balls out when it comes to singing and ... Read more >

Tags: People

Turkish Delight

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [935] | Comments [1]

'Istanbul not Constantinople' that is the song that was continually playing my head as we landed in Turkey. Perhaps it's because I was fresh from Morocco but I was prepared to wander the streets and constantly be hasseled from the shop owners. Surprisingly, ... Read more >

Tags: Friends