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June 14th 2006
Woke up early on my 2nd last day in Istanbul. Took the city day tour to visit Asiatic Istanbul. Also lets me take it easy after some hectic travelling schedules. Visited Yiliz palace and park, Galata Tower , took a cable car ride. The old city sea and land walls surrounding old Istanbul were pretty amazing stretching a very vast distance and some places had 3 layers of walls built to defend th ... 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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Chung Hun

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Hi there! I'm from Singapore, a sunny country all year round. I like to travel. Culture, people, history, way of living, weather, the sights, sounds and the unknown presents their own uniqueness. Trekking off the beaten path also presents its own appeal and offers relaxation and reflection. Nice scenery and activities are always a plus. I've been to San Fran, LA, Hawaii,Indonesia, Australia,China,Thailand,Turkey,Iran, Cambodia, Japan and recently Vietnam. Hope I can visit all the places I want to go in my life time. Fingers crossed! Life's a journey. Make it a happy one.... full info

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