Istanbul Tourist Quarter

Istanbul

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July 9th 2006
I have arrived safely but thoroughly jet lagged in Istanbul. I lay awake most of last night, and then was suprised when I woke up at two in the afternoon. So I had to cut a few things from todays itinerary... I got off the plane yesterday morning at about ten am, got through customs without a problem, and soon discovered my debit card wouldn't work. I had called the bank at least three times ... 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