Mosaic, Chora Church

Istanbul Top Five

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October 16th 2011
As I’m finally getting ready to leave the tumult of the city for the calm of the Black Sea (and also because I can’t figure out how to post more pictures without a written entry), I’m going to do what I said I wouldn’t – a bit of guidebook writing. In this city full of wonders, it’s hard to choose only five favorites, but here’s my best attempt. 5. Salsa Dancing. My newfound passi ... 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