Looking Out Over the Galata Bridge

Istanbul Today

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March 10th 2010
Istanbul Today This is our third blog during our month in Istanbul. The first focused on the Byzantine sights in Istanbul, the second on the Ottoman sights. This blog focuses on Istanbul today, and our daily, personal experiences here. But first May, the woman who doesn’t really like to travel, is going to share with us why she likes to travel. Thoughts on why travel is good ... 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