After crossing to the European side of Istanbul, and travelling along the banks of Marmara Sea, our bus continued until we reached the narrow streets leading to the Old City.
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We walked several short blocks on the cobbled stone streets of the Old City of Istanbul. W’re thinking of moving to a hotel around here on our last two nights
May 26, 2013 We did nothing the whole morning but to sit on the bus and travel towards Istanbul. Ali entertained us by giving us some information about the Muslim
I am trying to update my blog but it’s impossible to do so. I still have 20 more posts on Turkey and yet tomorrow I am travelling again, this time
We visited the Green Mosque located around the corner from the restaurant. Scarves are most important accessory here. One must be clean, inside and out before entering the sacred place.
May 24, 2013 Pamukkale, Denizil Province, Turkey From the leather factory in Ephesus, we drove for almost two hours past hills, towns, and valleys. We had no idea where we
We’ve been in the bus too long I’ve lost track of the distances or hours we’ve travelled from one place to another. I have become too comfortable sleeping on the
House of Virgin Mary, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Turkey, May 24, 2013 Friday As we went downhill from where the chapel was, there were faucets on the right side wall coming from Kusadasi
My disappointment with the alikaboks in Troy was erased by my excitement in Ephesus. I could not believe how destruction could still look magnificent. Collectively, we took thousands of photos.
A must-see place in Turkey is the Ruins of Ephesus, one of the most outstanding and largest archaeological site in existence. Historians said that this city was the most beautiful
Turkey has a tax refund on purchases of single receipt of 118 Lira and above. The percentage varies from city to city. You may claim your tax refund at the Tax
Edmund and I had breakfast at 8:30 am. After 2 days of eating the same buffet food, parang we have nothing more to eat. Food is good and has wide
I have never imagined in my whole life that someday I would celebrate my birthday in this beautiful and charming city. And here I am, with the people that matter
Our first official Turkey tour started on May 23, 2013. I would consider this day as bus tour and alikabok inhalation day. We spent more time inside the bus than
We reached the Grand Bazaar after a one hour snail paced traffic. At the Grand Bazaar’s gate 1 According to our tour guide, Ali, this gives the highest Lira to