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Gallipoli | Jul 19 06'

by Trumble+Hannah a real traveler, on vacation in Gallipoli

"Them ANZAC boys, they had that ANZAC spirit"

This morning we left Istanbul in the early morning, and began our Gallipoli tour. Our tour leader on the bus with us was from Templestowe, and knew... Continue reading »
Welcome to the 'Bul | Jul 16 06'

by Trumble+Hannah a real traveler, on vacation in Istanbul

Our day began with an overcrowded bus ride form Turkmens up to the main bus station in Olympos. We had the pleasure of having three very smelly Tur... Continue reading »
Exploding Postal Scales | Oct 07 05'

by The Highams a real traveler from United States, on vacation in Goreme

"I just couldn't fathom how an REI Four-Man Half Dome tent could spontaneously combust"

We have stepped off of Mother Earth and landed on a alien planet. It looks like someone transplanted Bryce Canyon in Southern Utah onto the p... Continue reading »
Amman - The White City | Aug 21 07'

by Syerah a female from Toronto, on vacation in Amman

"The outstanding whiteness is the result of the white stones of the country used in construction-rough hewn, smooth or lightly veined, and even polished white marble."

We leave Petra this morning but there’s no hurry. Our car will come by at around noon which gives Missy enough time to check out the hotel’s... Continue reading »
Hiking Under Mount Ararat | Jun 24 05'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Dogubayazit

"The dogs are ferocious under Mount Ararat"

My ears hurt! Surely it’s not possible? The same song for the entire three-hour bus journey. Wads of tissue paper in my ears, trying not to groan.... Continue reading »
Turkish Delights | Oct 30 07'

by Four Explore a traveling as a family from Orinda, on vacation in Antayla

BathingBy ChristinaPart I – AntalyaLate in the afternoon of our first day in Antalya, we trundled down the street to the local hamam (Turkish bath)... Continue reading »
Dubai, U.A.E - Hustle and Bustle in the Middle East | Oct 23 07'

by cessna152 a 37 year old male traveling as a couple, on vacation in Dubai

"“Ah, hello! Come in my emporium! I give best price! Best Price!”"

Exiting the arrivals hall of Dubai International Airport, Angela and I jumped in a taxi, wondering what the... Continue reading »
The Rose City of Petra | Aug 20 07'

by Syerah a female from Toronto, on vacation in Petra

"The Siq twists and turns, the high walls all but shutting out the early morning sunlight, until abruptly, through a cleft in the rock, the first glimpse of the city of Petra can be seen."

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan echoes with the stories recorded in the Holy Bible - of Abraham, Moses, Jesus Christ and John the Baptist - whose t... Continue reading »
The Life of a Woman | Mar 24 08'

by Eve in the World a female from Trumbull, on vacation in Tel Aviv

After a delicious night's rest, I was a little less than enthused to be getting up and out. After a moment or two to bring myself to full con... Continue reading »
Istanbul - before the trip | Jul 19 07'

by Marc & Rose a traveling as a couple from Wellington, on vacation in Istanbul

We arrived at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul round 1.30am and found a shuttle company to take us to the hostel for 50YTL, we discovered the next morni... Continue reading »