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Topkapi Palace Views in Istanbul

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The best way to absorb the Ottoman opulence of old Istanbul is to take in some Topkapi Palace Views. Located in the historic district close to Hagia Sophia, the Palace (a museum since 1924) is a reminder of those grand times. It is interesting to note that although Istanbul or Constantinople as it was then …

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Explore the Turkish Agean at Cunda Island Turkey

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Cunda (Choonda) Island offshore from Ayvalik on the North Agean Coast of Turkey is connected to the mainland by an 8 km long Causeway, built in the late 1960’s. Cunda Island was changed to Alibey Island immediately prior to the Republic of Turkey being formed in 1923. Although connected by road boats still regularly ply …

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The Rose Valley Cappadocia or a Walk Amongst the Fairy Chimneys

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Istanbul is the first destination I would visit in Turkey, but Cappadocia is a close second.  Cappadocia’s spectacular Fairy Chimney landscape makes it popular with trekkers, walkers and those who just want to view from a distance. It’s position in central Turkey allows it to be used as a stepping off point for Eastern Turkey and south to Antayla. …

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Galata is the best place for a first time stay in Istanbul

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  Where is Galata?   Galata is the southernmost Neighborhood of Istanbul’s Beyoglu District. Some first time visitors choose to stay amongst the big name sights of Sultanahmet, but for our first week in Istanbul we chose the Galata Neighbourhood. Downtrodden and derelict in the 60’s it’s cobblestoned streets now hold an interesting collection of …

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November 2013 – 2104 Budget Travel Talk

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  It is hard to believe that we are well into the month of December.  The perfect to time to reflect on our year of travel. I’ve  made a coffee so why don’t you join me for a recap of Budget Travel Talk from November 2013 to November 2014. November 2013 We returned to Australia …

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The Thrill of Discovery at the ruins of Alexandria Troas Turkey

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My earliest memories of adventure reach back to my knobbly kneed five year old self exploring on a hobby horse. They were foremost in my mind when I made another discovery – the ruins of Alexandria Troas Turkey. Leaving CANAKKALE. Overlooking the Dardanelles. The guinea grass grew tall in the abandoned land on the suburb’s …

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Things to do in Canakkale Turkey gateway to Gallipoli

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You might say that our affinity with living near water meant we were destined to fall in love with Canakkale in North-Western Turkey, but as we drove north from Bozcaada Island, I found it was difficult to form a mental picture of the town. It is situated on The Dardanelles otherwise known as Canakkale Strait …

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A Bozcaada Island Affair

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Our affair with BOZCAADA ISLAND was never going to be long term – just one night – but that didn’t mean it was not enjoyable. Following an afternoon fling around the island in the rental car and refreshments at our favourite cafe (if indeed we could claim a favourite after so short a visit), we browsed …

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