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Ishak Pasha Palace in Eastern Turkey

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We had driven all day to arrive in Dogubayazit, a far-flung outpost in Eastern Turkey, lured by the Ishak Pasha Palace which Lonely Planet bestows with a One Thousand and One Night’s romanticism. [pinit] Arriving in Dogubayazit. The first 70 km of the day’s journey from Tortum to Erzurum was on the excellent Erzurum Artvin Yolu highway …

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Tuesday in Townsville Experience Pineapples and Swimming at Rollingstone Creek

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On Australia Day 26th January, 2014 we went on a mini journey.  Our destination was Mt. Spec on the Paluma Range north of Townsville.  You can read about it HERE. On route we arrived at Rollingstone Creek about 55km north on the Bruce Highway, where pineapple farms border the road before the creek. We took …

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Blue Blue Turkish Mediterranean and a Kekova Boat Trip

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You may have heard me refer to the Blue Blue Mediterranean before – because I cannot overstate just how blue the water WAS in the Turkish Mediterranean.  And that’s the other thing… Is it O.K. for me to claim part of the Mediterranean on Turkey’s behalf? Well I did jump from a Turkish boat into …

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An introduction to Kars

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Kars is one Turkish Town that I would definitely like to know better.  This once upon a time Armenian and Russian held town, seemed a little wild at first (we later found it calmed down drastically at night) and the people looked full of character and purpose. Some Turkish towns crept up on us – …

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The Lesser Known Dalyan of Turkey can be found on the Biga Peninsula

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When planning the Turkish leg of our three month trip we initially ruled out Car Rental because of Turkey’s astronomical fuel costs.  After further research we realized that the small diesel rental vehicles on offer had excellent fuel economy.  Pairing this with the fact there would be two of us sharing the cost, car rental …

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Ferry to Eyup Istanbul for Pierre Loti views and Eyup Sultan Istanbul Mosque 2018

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Updated August 2018. The views from the Istanbul Pierre Loti Cafe at Eyup Istanbul are Panoramic. Sitting at the base of the hill is the Eyup Sultan Istanbul Mosque – a mosque that holds a special place in the hearts of Istanbulites. I recommend arriving by ferry from Eminonu, ascending the hill via Eyup Gondola …

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Escape to Bamboo Island Cambodia

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With 10 others we boarded a rusty boat to escape to Bamboo Island Cambodia for the day.  A little misleading perhaps because at best it was a couple of hours, but it gave us a taste of what island life had on offer. Calm, Clear, Warm Water, Shade, Cool Breezes, Cold Cheap Beer (no island …

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Tuesday in Townsville – Cape Cleveland

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The weather in our home town of TOWNSVILLE has not been that good this Winter.  Usually Townsville which sits inside Cape Cleveland in North Queensland has perfect blue skies, lovely warm days and cool nights.  The thought of Winter is cherished while we are melting away in the heat and humidity of summer.  When winter arrives …

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