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ISTANBUL

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July 27th 2014
ISTANBUL. SATURDAY 26.7.14 Another magnificent weather day. Wandered down to the international rail station to enquire about trains heading west. Sophia, Bulgaria is 14 hours away via night train. A pity as I think the scenery along the Bosphorus would be stunning in daylight. At only 17€ , the price is right. The spice market beckoned. It seemed a little different to my last visi ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul

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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