Beware of the Dates!

New Meaning of "To Die For"

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July 20th 2008
I Almost Died and NOT From BUS 301! Remember I said you could get ANYTHING from that Spice Bazaar in Istanbul? Well, Turkey is known for its dates and figs...they are to die for! Literally! OK, Denise, read the travel guide. Be careful in Turkey...don't drink the water, beware of fruits and vegetables, and don't drink excessively. I obeyed 2 out of 3. I ... read more

Europe » Romania » Muntenia » Bucharest

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The principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia - for centuries under the suzerainty of the Turkish Ottoman Empire - secured their autonomy in 1856; they united in 1859 and a few years later adopted the new name of Romania. The country gained recognitio... ... read more