Belavia

Mystical and Modern Istanbul

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March 6th 2015
The beauty of living in Europe: An easy flight to Istanbul. Student-led conferences in the am buses to Minsk airport Belavia (Belarus national airline) one hour to Kiev, Ukraine Ukranian International Airlines two hours to Istanbul; arrive at 11 pm light rail & short walk past Blue Mosque & Hagia Sofia to Romantic Hotel (6 rooms) The hotel has a beautiful breakfa ... 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