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Gallipoli | Sep 04 07'

by Wanderlust Mugfords a 30 year old traveling as a couple from Christchurch, on vacation in Eceabat

From Ephesus we headed north to firstly take in the ruins of Troy. Most people have heard the legend and have seen Brad Pitt declothed in the movie... Continue reading »
Ephesus and Kusadasi: Day 8 | Sep 04 07'

by michelle finkelstein a female from San Francisco, on vacation in Ephesus

"Ephesus was one of the greatest cities in the western world, and the magnificent ruins attest..."

Drive from Bodrum to Ephesus (approx. 3 hours). Along the way, stop at Selcuk to see theHouse of the Blessed Virgin, believed to be where she... Continue reading »
Bodrum: Days 6 & 7 | Sep 03 07'

by michelle finkelstein a female from San Francisco, on vacation in Bodrum

"This harbor hamlet is a top European holiday hot spot, with chic hotels, trendy restaurants, nightclubs and boutiques..."

Drive from Pamukkale to Bodrum on the coast of the Aegean Sea (approx. 2 1/2 hours).If you wish, stop at Aphrodisias en route (approx. 45 min... Continue reading »
Konya, Hierapolis & Pamukkale: Day 5 | Sep 02 07'

by michelle finkelstein a female from San Francisco, on vacation in Konya

"Konya is home to the Sufi Mevlevi Order, also known as whirling dervishes..."

Getting to Konya, Hierapolis & PamukkaleUnfortunately to see these sites the only alternative is a 9-hour drive.If you wish to skip these,... Continue reading »
Cappadocia: Days 3 & 4 | Sep 01 07'

by michelle finkelstein a female from San Francisco, on vacation in Cappadocia

"Also known as the Valley of the Fairy Chimneys, due to the odd-shaped eroded tuff (solidified volcanic ash) formations, the region of Cappadocia in Central Anatolia is truly distinctive..."

Days 3 & 4: CappadociaAlso known as the Valley of the Fairy Chimneys, due to the odd-shaped eroded tuff (solidified volcanic ash) formations... Continue reading »
The Plains of Mesopotania | May 01 06'

by Taisteal a 97 year old male from Dublin, on vacation in Mardin

I shall be brief!I arrive in Mardin as the sun is setting. The streets wind unforgivingly uphill with 14kg on your back. I eventually find a hotel,... Continue reading »
Turkey's Black Sea coast | Jul 16 05'

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

"Sumela Monastery soaring above thick vegetation"

An article published in the Weekend Argus Travel supplement on 10th June 2006Sunday’s are not good for travel, so I wasn’t surprised when the dolmu... Continue reading »
The Turkish Bath Experience. | Jun 03 07'

by wendyp a 29 year old female from London, on vacation in Selcuk

"The man rubbing me down , decided to point out how dirty my skin was,well how do you reply to that , it was like yeah , I see! ."

After stocking up on water from a local shop in Canakkale it was only a short drive to Troy .The ruins of Troy were n... Continue reading »
Tour'n Turkey | Jun 28 07'

by Meghan & Chad a 24 year old female traveling as a couple from Edmonton, on vacation in Turkey

After a really good visit in Istanbul, we headed out on a tour of some interesting parts of Turkey. Our first stop, after our first overnight bus,... Continue reading »
Istanbul Constantinopal | May 22 07'

by Destiny2007 a 25 year old female from Adelaide, on vacation in Istanbul

Got to stay in a hotel! It's cool. We had another guide. The first night we ate at a great restaurant with chandeliers, etc. It didn't feel that to... Continue reading »