Aya Sofya

Out Of The Frying Pan And On To The Fench Toast

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October 14th 2006
... But mind the step The bus was taking me from Elazig to Nevishir. Although this was 20km beyond Goreme - my destination for the next few days, by the sounds of things it was the only practical route. And anyway, the bus company had it all under control "No praahblem, no praahblem". Needless to say I was a little surprised, quickly confused, then really pissed off as we sailed past a sign sayin ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Central Anatolia » Cappadocia

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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