Istanbul & Expectations
November 21st 2009 There is something to be said about expectations and travel. And I am not sure if it was last year's chaotic experiences in Greece and Cairo or the fact that my Mom and Dad made me watch 'Midnight Express' when I was 18 as a cautionary travel warning but my expectations for Istanbul were completely off base. Istanbul is an amazing city of ancient splendour mixed with rapid modernization. Walking t
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