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Turkish Delight

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October 2nd 2009
Spent 2 weeks in Turunc, Turkey, hanging in the sun, taking in the sights and enjoying the culture. We visited Efes (home of the Temple of Artemis), Pamukkale (calcium deposit mountain) and a beach where sea turtles lay their eggs. Awesome time! ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Aegean » Marmaris

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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