Sunset in Petra

Safe

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July 31st 2006
I wanted to write an entry to let everyone know that I'm safe and still having a blast. Some times have been hectic and crazy but I'm making the best of every opportunity and keeping and optimistic attitude (someone even commented to me that I'm the "always smiling American"). Some here's an overview of the last weekish: On Wednesday the 26th I left Syria in the evening and headed for Amman b ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul

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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