Blue Mosque

Respect

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October 5th 2010
Respect “May I hassle you today?” At least the man is honest about his intentions. Walking about past any shop is without some interaction. Everyone want your money and I think the words “American sucker” is tattooed across my forehead. I had one vendor follow me for two blocks wanting me to buy a scarf, or two. I made the huge of mistake of actually being kind to him by making eye cont ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul » Sultanahmet

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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