Trojan Horse Canakkale 001

May 14th 2012
During our third visit to Turkey I made it a point to visit the historic city of Troy, which is an ancient and legendary city that is steeped in Greek mythology. It is the home of Homer’s Iliad and the focal point of the Trojan War, which ultimately resulted in the presenting of the Trojan Horse (beware of Greeks bearing gifts) by Odysseus to the Trojans. The original wooden giant still stands ... read more

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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

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Eric Peters

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I’m a Native American with a lovely Turkish wife. We currently live in Izmir, Turkey, which is a picturesque seaside town located just 45 minutes away from the Greek islands. This blog will contain the stories and images of my travel adventures abroad, while living and teaching ESL in Turkey. I invite you to join me on my grand adventure as I explore the hospitable culture, rich history, amazing landscapes, and spectacular coastal scenery that Turkey has to offer. I am also an aspiring amateur photographer and freelance writer. To see samples of my photography, please visit my [url=https:... full info

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