Topkapi Palace
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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 adop... [read more]
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 adop... [read more] Blog: City of Minarets
Date: September 1st 2008
Istanbul was a real surprise, especially after a few weeks in India. Istanbul is large, busy, modern and wealthy. It felt strange to see modern cars again; luxury German brands like Mercedes, BMW, Audi and VW. And clean, the streets were so clean. People dress smartly, yet conservatively and the shoes (especially the men) are smart pointy Italian leather shoes. Elegant spires of mosque minarets ad ... read more
Date: September 1st 2008
Istanbul was a real surprise, especially after a few weeks in India. Istanbul is large, busy, modern and wealthy. It felt strange to see modern cars again; luxury German brands like Mercedes, BMW, Audi and VW. And clean, the streets were so clean. People dress smartly, yet conservatively and the shoes (especially the men) are smart pointy Italian leather shoes. Elegant spires of mosque minarets ad ... read more
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Starting in New Zealand, I fly to Australia. Then on to Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Turkey, Greece, Italy, France and Spain.
Herein lie the brief ramblings of a traveller documenting his progress, updated as and when time permits.
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