Train Dining Car

Istanbul - the cross roads of Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa

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June 14th 2009
6/15/09 - INTRO Istanbul is a truly amazing city. Situated in both Asia and Europe with the Bosphorus Strait running in between, it originated as a cross roads of trade for Asia, Europe, and Northern Africa. It still has Bazaars that sell EVERYTHING, and has cultural diversity among its 11 million inhabitants. ------------ Lily Istanbul is the biggest city we have gone to so far. It is the ... 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