Anyone for rugs

Left alone for much of the day, the owner of these rugs is otherwise occupied smoking, drinking tea and talking to his mates. The margin must be pretty good, even after negotiation, based on the number of rug vendors

Man hugs, cool bridges & history lessons.

August 12th 2010
Day 129 - Selcuk After 4 fabulous months feasting on the delights of our Asian “neighbours”, it’s quite a wrench to move. We spend the first week in Turkey readjusting to financial reality. Turkey is a little expensive. Contrary to all the advice from previous visitors, it’s come as a shock to be effectively in the Euro zone. I read that Istanbul is the 18th most expensive city in the worl ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul

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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