me and Aslan

this guy had just got out of his army service when him and his buddie picked me up on their way back to Istanbul. Hardout to think that 90yrs ago if we were the same age as now we'd have probably been shooting at eachother on this very spot. all friends now though

Istanbul and Gallipoli

September 18th 2006
Turkey is the first Muslim country that I've been to, and so far I like it. I think they've still got a bit of work to do before they'll be a part of the EU, but there are a lot of cool things to do and see here for sure. 2weeks wasn't nearly enough time for a decent look around, but I saw quite a lot and got out of there with out buying a carpet so I did allright. I started off with a few days in ... read more

Middle East » Turkey

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

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