Horse and taxi

May 16th 2011
I was just beginning to write about how incredibly quiet it is. I am sitting outside looking out at the Bosphorus and the only sounds I hear are the chirping birds and the constant humming of the cars crossing the bridge into Asia. Before I could even write all that the 5 o'clock prayer began, blasting through the minaret speakers. I don't mind hearing them throughout the day, sometimes I ... read more

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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

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bethany grace

//Costa Rica now, for a couple months! (June 2014) //I am now in Istanbul, Turkey! I'm pretty excited about being in such a diverse and exciting place. I have a lot to learn in regards to history and hope to do so in my year here. Looking forward to meeting new people, learning about a new culture, and exploring a new place! Cheers! (May 2011) //I am about to begin my year of teaching in Cheongju, South Korea! I am very anxious for it to start so I can see what this is all about! I am hoping to be able to travel to as many other parts of Asia as possible. (March 2010) //Greetings! I a... full info

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