An impossible task

Where Anzacs and Mehmets lie.

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April 25th 2007
Well, we did the trek out to Gallipoli last week and in terms of all I have seen and done on this trip, it was the most rewarding and moving experience and one that I would urge any kiwi, no matter how old, to do. We started out in Istanbul last Sunday, what a pumping, seething, crazy city that is! Because it was Sunday and a beautiful day there was an insane amount of people out and about. Now, ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Gallipoli

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Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more