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Collection of 164 travel stories from Turkey. Written by your friends on the road.

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Traveler kay1968

Off again......
2008-07-21, Fethiye, Turkey. By: kay1968

It’s been far too long and I’ve been far too lazy since arriving in Turkey to update you all with my latest adventures. Well I say adventures……….life staying in Steve’s apartment in Ovacik was very se...

 
Traveler kay1968

One way ticket........
2008-07-13, Fethiye, Turkey. By: kay1968

I flew out to Dalaman, Turkey Wednesday 13th on a one way ticket..............lets see what Turkey holds

 
Traveler tamtam31

Trip Stats- Turkey
2008-06-06, Istanbul, Turkey. By: tamtam31

TRIP STATISTICS Days gone- 15 Trip highlights- Tamara ~City of Istanbul ~Swimming in the Mediterranean Trip highlights- Ian ~Mediterranean cruise ~Whirling Dervishes Places we didn...

 
Traveler samkateb

Doner kebap heaven.
2008-06-15, Istanbul, Turkey. By: samkateb

What an amazing city, Istanbul! A dynamic city straddled between Europe & Asia. As we arrive in the old city we are greeted with the amazing Blue Mosque/Sultanahmet Mosque & Aya Sophia. Our hote...

 
Picture from story Dervishes, children, and strange salad

Dervishes, children, and strange salad
2008-06-04, Goreme, Turkey. By: tamtam31

We had another long drive today. Our first stop was at a cave, 200 million years old! We hiked through parts of it, admiring the geology and taking pictures. It was very beautiful but slippery insi...

 
Traveler tamtam31

To Egypt, to Egypt...
2008-06-06, Ankara, Turkey. By: tamtam31

We had (yet another...) long drive ahead of us. Originally Ian and I had looked into flying from Cappadocia to Istanbul, but prices were a bit higher than we thought, and we also wanted to stop in An...

 
Traveler tamtam31

a lazy day...
2008-06-02, Antalya, Turkey. By: tamtam31

We woke up early to try and beat the heat for our morning excursions. Our first stop was an ancient aquaduct, now in ruins. I noticed a cute old woman near the ruins and went to get her photo. Anot...

 
Picture from story Birthdays, greek villages, and fish heads

Birthdays, greek villages, and fish heads
2008-06-01, Antalya, Turkey. By: tamtam31

Today was my birthday! I woke up to a card from Ian next to my pillow. It was very sweet. We were very sad to leave Fethiye, a town we had really liked. We had a five hour drive ahead to Antalya...

 
Picture from story Moth balls, cats, and crazy busses

Moth balls, cats, and crazy busses
2008-05-31, Fethiye, Turkey. By: tamtam31

There are a few things uniquely Turkish that I have noticed. In no particular order... ~All of the public restrooms have moth balls in the sinks. It doesn't matter whether we are at a highway gas...

 
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"Yes, there are sharks. Friendly sharks."
2008-05-30, Fethiye, Turkey. By: tamtam31

Today was an exciting day... we were to have an all-day Mediterranean boat cruise! Five people from our group opted to take a three-day cruise instead, and left our group early. The remaining 11 of ...

 
Picture from story Cotton castles, Cleopatra's bathtub, and Ian's birthday...

Cotton castles, Cleopatra's bathtub, and Ian's birthday...
2008-05-29, Pammukale, Turkey. By: tamtam31

Today was Ian's birthday! Although he hates his birthdays as he doesn't like getting older, I have insisted that we celebrate them anyway. He had two birthday cards to open that day, and on the bus ...

 
Traveler Kylee

Istanbul the only city in both Asia and Europe.
2008-05-14, Istanbul, Turkey. By: Kylee

Ah Turkey the land of Turkish delight, Turkish coffee and Turkish baths. We spent three weeks in this country. Every week was full of adventure. I have never been in a country like Turkey they are ...

 
Picture from story Visiting Kas

Visiting Kas
2008-06-09, Kas, Turkey. By: manana

Visiting Kas

 
Picture from story Leaving for the 4 day boattrip

Leaving for the 4 day boattrip
2008-06-08, Fethiye, Turkey. By: manana

Leaving for the 4 day boattrip

 
Picture from story Boattrip along the 12 islands

Boattrip along the 12 islands
2008-06-07, Fethiye, Turkey. By: manana

Boattrip along the 12 islands

 
Traveler manana

A nice fishing town
2008-06-06, Fethiye, Turkey. By: manana

After another long bustrip we went to the beach of Onugez.

 
Picture from story Traversine pools

Traversine pools
2008-06-05, Pamukkale, Turkey. By: manana

After a long trip by bus Thomas and I got to Pamukkale, the place to visit the ruins of Hierapolis and the traversine pools that were formed by calcium. There was enough time to visit them today meani...

 
Traveler tamtam31

Day 6
2008-05-28, Ephesus, Turkey. By: tamtam31

We woke rather early today, but no one seemed to mind. Everyone was excited to tour Ephesus, a famous city in ruins. Ephesus was first settled in 1000 BC. The ruins left today are from the 4th cent...

 
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day 5
2008-05-27, Troy, Turkey. By: tamtam31

Breakfast everyday has been the same. I find that it's been the meal I eat the most at, however. Traditional Turkish breakfasts include coffee or tea (Turkish style- very strong), sliced tomatoes, h...

 
Picture from story Dilek National Park

Dilek National Park
2008-06-04, Selcuk, Turkey. By: manana

National Park with Brandon (USA) and Thomas (NL).

 
Picture from story Back to childhood

Back to childhood
2008-06-03, Selcuk, Turkey. By: manana

Together with Thomas (NL) we went to the Aqua Fantasy; a large waterpark with a lot of slides and stuff that get you wet.

 
Picture from story The last pile of rubble I gonna visit...

The last pile of rubble I gonna visit...
2008-06-02, Selcuk, Turkey. By: manana

Because it seems to be the best; the last ruins I am gonna visit are those of Efes. This best preserved large city from the Ottoman period is a must so to say. But that is for tomorrow. I took a lo...

 
Picture from story Medicine Temple and more beer

Medicine Temple and more beer
2008-06-01, Bergama, Turkey. By: manana

Went to the Asclepion together with friend Carlos. And having beer at night.

 
Picture from story Up to Bergama

Up to Bergama
2008-05-31, Ayvalik, Turkey. By: manana

I went on to Bergama today in order to visit the Acropolis and Asclepion there. Bergama is a nice town though apart from the neighboring ruins it does not has much of itself. But the hostel; the Odyss...

 
Picture from story Just a relaxing day on my own

Just a relaxing day on my own
2008-05-30, Ayvalik, Turkey. By: manana

I went to a nearby beach after breakfast; took a little nap after that and then... a nice fish dinner!

 
Traveler manana

Troy... the ancient city
2008-05-29, Canakkale, Turkey. By: manana

This morning we had to get up early again to visit the ruins of Troy. Troy is actually consists of nine cities that are built on top of another dating back to 3000 BC. The first people lived in Troy d...

 
Picture from story Lest we forget - Gallipoli

Lest we forget - Gallipoli
2008-05-28, Canakkale, Turkey. By: manana

I took the early morning bus from Istanbul to Cannakale to visit the Gallipoli battlefields. During the 1st worldwar the Australian and New Zealand soldiers here tried to defeat the Turkısh on mainlan...

 
Picture from story Visiting the Sofya and drinking emal cay

Visiting the Sofya and drinking emal cay
2008-05-27, Istanbul, Turkey. By: manana

Got up really early and visited the Sofya as early as possible together with my friend Andy from the UK. It is an amazing building, very famous as well. It was built as a Christian church and converte...

 
Picture from story Walking along the Bosphurus

Walking along the Bosphurus
2008-05-26, Istanbul, Turkey. By: manana

Today I had a nice walk along the Bosphorus, the wide canal up north of Sultanahmet. I found some men fishing along the shore, saw the enormous boats passing by and enjoyed the view of Beyoglu on the ...

 
Picture from story Day 4- Gallipoli

Day 4- Gallipoli
2008-05-26, Gallipoli, Turkey. By: tamtam31

Our bus left Istanbul bright and early (really early...) at 7 am this morning. We had a five hour journey to Çanakkule and the Gallipoli memorial. The ride was uneventful...most everyone slept a bit...

 
Picture from story Arriving late at night...

Arriving late at night...
2008-05-25, Istanbul, Turkey. By: manana

There was a little delay with the flight... but we landed safe and well. I booked a hotel in advance, but when I arrived at the hotel it seemed that they didn't expect me anymore. Luckely there was a ...

 
Picture from story a letter to Crystal and Celebrity cruislines

a letter to Crystal and Celebrity cruislines
2008-05-25, Istanbul, Turkey. By: tamtam31

"The average tourist wants to go to places where there are no tourists."- Sam Ewing Dear Crystal and Celebrity cruiselines- I hate you. I hate your massive, conceited ships full of massive,...

 
Picture from story Day 2- Istanbul

Day 2- Istanbul
2008-05-24, Istanbul, Turkey. By: tamtam31

I awoke today to the sound of the call to prayer, which happens five times daily. The first call is around 5:30am, the second around noon, then another at 5:00, 8:30, and 10:00pm. The times are appr...

 
Picture from story Day 1- Istanbul

Day 1- Istanbul
2008-05-23, Istanbul, Turkey. By: tamtam31

I am writing with a bit of difficulty this morning. The taxi I am sitting in keeps rocking rather violently. Ian and three other men are outside the cab, taking turns yanking on the trunk with all t...

 
Traveler tamtam31

aaaand we're off!
2008-05-22, Istanbul, Turkey. By: tamtam31

Delta was on my good side. They sent me nice messages online every few weeks, suggesting that I look over the movie list or asking if I'd perhaps like to change my seat. The nice representative took...

 
Traveler quierodedo

preparing for a turkish weddıng...
2007-09-05, istanbul, Turkey. By: quierodedo

would be a hundred times harder if the american groom's family came to visit the week before. hey everybody, this is my first visit to asia! özge, her family, and my brother jim live on the asian ...

 
Picture from story Girls Trip Takes to the Sea

Girls Trip Takes to the Sea
2007-05-10, Izmir, Turkey. By: mala

I have really left this girl trip hanging in cyberspace. The last post-trip wrap-up entry is often neglected, creating a a sense of disorganization and a lack of closure that isn't sitting well wi...

 
Picture from story Gürüşürüz Istanbul!

Gürüşürüz Istanbul!
2007-01-18, Istanbul, Turkey. By: Soleil

So, today was my last real outing of Istanbul... I figure I'll putz around campus tomorrow, last-minute details and packing... then leave campus at 5am to catch my flight... So Megan and I headed to ...

 
Picture from story Goodbyes...

Goodbyes...
2007-01-17, Istanbul, Turkey. By: Soleil

So it's coming down to the last stretch... This last weekend was spent hanging out with friends, doing the last big farewell. We were at Paul's old flat seeing Turkish friends, and a guy there was pl...

 

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