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South to Turkey!

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November 15th 2007
Hello all, Turkey is an amazing land - so unique compared to other places I have been. The first day we arrived, we were accosted by merchants and it hasn't let up - though strangely it's not as irritating as you would think. They are not aggressive, but they are slimy, charming, and persistent. They will try anything to get you in their store... and what really astounds me is their language ... read more

Middle East » Turkey

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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