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  • petskar

    Turkey as a Tourist | Jul 19 05'

    by petskar a real traveler, on vacation in Istanbul

    "We arrived in the small towm of Bodrum in southern Turkey and were a bit surprised to find it strangely similar to Door County, Wisconsin. Turkey... Continue reading »

  • Nancy17

    No place lıke Istanbul | Mar 07 08'

    by Nancy17 a 40 year old female from Calgary, on vacation in Istanbul

    Marhaba!Where to start!  Turkey does not have a European, Middle East or Asian feel to it.  It is a place that is very unique and special... Continue reading »

  • twotravelbugs

    A little bit of Turkey | Oct 25 02'

    by twotravelbugs a traveling as a couple from Whangarei, on vacation in Istanbul

    "We stayed in a room that was part real cave and part concrete cave."

    We are back in the UK again now, back to the cold! But back to a decent hot shower as well. Turkey was good, we'd love to go back again and look... Continue reading »

  • Tony G

    ACROSS TURKEY - By Bus | Oct 17 77'

    by Tony G a 58 year old male traveling as a couple from Ryde, on vacation in Istanbul

    "The journey immediately began badly, with the driver reversing the van into the path of a passing truck"

    So there we were, in ancient Sultanahmet, with its unfamiliar smells and sounds, and that exotic skyline of domes and minarets silhouetted against... Continue reading »

  • CanGoddess

    14 days before I arrive!!! | Oct 16 06'

    by CanGoddess a female from Istanbul, on vacation in Istanbul

    "I am excited!!!!!!!"

    Well this is my first entry.  It is 14 days before I get on the plane to Istanbul.  It is a 9 hour flight to London, a 2 hour stop over (... Continue reading »

  • judyadams

    istanbul to bulgaria | Jul 19 05'

    by judyadams a real traveler, on vacation in Istanbul

    i went to the main palace that i missed when i first got to istanbul. i wasn't too thrilled about going to bulgaria, but it would be cheaper and f... Continue reading »

  • Nanci

    Interesing Istanbul | Jul 18 05'

    by Nanci a 49 year old female traveling as a family from San Diego, on vacation in Istanbul

    Very interesting and full of history.  People were nice.  Must see the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. If you get a cab to... Continue reading »

  • Adventure on

    The Turks are Frıendly Folks | Jun 30 94'

    by Adventure on a female from United States, on vacation in Istanbul

    "can you ladıes please be quıetççççççshhhhhh"

    Okçççı wıll brıng you up to speed about my vısıt to turkeyç ı have been unable to access my travel blog for a few days whıch ıs why ı am behınd on... Continue reading »

  • redjax1

    No 2 Istanbul | Apr 27 02'

    by redjax1 a real traveler, on vacation in Istanbul

    I've had a lovely 3 days so far in this fair city, my first stop on this long 9-month journey. The hotel is nice and clean as promised wύth free... Continue reading »

  • acliss

    At the airport | Jun 21 06'

    by acliss a 25 year old male from Seattle, on vacation in Istanbul

    "I'll get into Delhi at 3 in the morning"

    Since Justin has fallen victim to the Appendicitis monster, and am alone for a 10 hour layover in this airport.  Turkey is trying really bad t... Continue reading »

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