Leaving Bodrum

Turkish Aegean Coast

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August 3rd 2004
Ayvalik was the next pleasant harbour town. Linda was starting to realise that harbour towns tend to be built on hills as she hauled her baggage up through the narrow alleys while we hunted down the recommended pension. She was just on the point of refusal when our efforts were rewarded by by the double oak door of the pension. This converted Ottoman house was actually quite a treat as the ... read more

Middle East » Turkey

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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