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Orient Express
The Istanbul Gar is the end of the Orient Express, on the western, European side of the city. I haven't planned a trip to France by train yet, but this would be my starting point.
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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]
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] Blog: Getting Around
Date: February 4th 2012
Istanbul is a fascinating city and so is its transportation. It didn’t take me too long to figure out how to get around the area I live in, but I honestly think it would take a lifetime to learn the entire transportation system here. For this blog, I’m going to stick to what I know. To get from where I live to the ferry landings in Kadıköy I can take a taxi, which is expensive, a dolmuş, ... read more
Date: February 4th 2012
Istanbul is a fascinating city and so is its transportation. It didn’t take me too long to figure out how to get around the area I live in, but I honestly think it would take a lifetime to learn the entire transportation system here. For this blog, I’m going to stick to what I know. To get from where I live to the ferry landings in Kadıköy I can take a taxi, which is expensive, a dolmuş, ... read more
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