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Closeup of the gaurdhouse

August 24th 2013
Welcome back to the chronicles of Eric, the Turkish Traveler! This little story is about our new home that we recently purchased in sunny Izmir. Come fly with me as I take you on a digital tour of our new bird’s nest, perched atop what the locals here call, “The Twin Towers of Izmir.” A Change of Scenery Well, it’s been just a little over one year now that we've been ... 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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Eric Peters

TurkishTraveler

I’m a Native American with a lovely Turkish wife. We currently live in Izmir, Turkey, which is a picturesque seaside town located just 45 minutes away from the Greek islands. This blog will contain the stories and images of my travel adventures abroad, while living and teaching ESL in Turkey. I invite you to join me on my grand adventure as I explore the hospitable culture, rich history, amazing landscapes, and spectacular coastal scenery that Turkey has to offer. I am also an aspiring amateur photographer and freelance writer. To see samples of my photography, please visit my [url=https:... full info

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