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Bits of Turkey: Samples of a Great Travel Destination

Photo by Paul Searle.

July 16, 2012 in Destination Guides, Turkey

I felt a twinge of longing and excitement when I saw the advertisement reading, “Holidays to Turkey.”  Turkey is part of the three-way tie at the top of my travel wish list.  It is also, the number one place that I’ve been too, but would like to go back. What makes Turkey a great travel [...]

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Guide to Cyprus for the Fanny Pack Tourist

Troodos Mountains

February 15, 2012 in Destination Guides, Greece, Sightseeing, Turkey

Cyprus captivates all its visitors right from the get-go with a kaleidoscopic mixture of cultures, history and beauty of all the surrounding countries it lies within. So as the unique past of the island itself is intertwined with Greek mythology, the tourist industry is right up top of the island’s economy and most vendors will [...]

The ‘Where are you from?’ Culture

Shopkeepers in Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

July 31, 2010 in Cultural Experiences, Cultural Exploration, Turkey

By Janice Au Istanbul is no doubt a great place for shopping. Have a walk in the Grand Bazaar, a virtual labyrinth of fascinating shops; it’s easy to be drawn by the carpets, copper and brassware, jewelry and all kinds of ceramics. Hmm, no. My story is not titled ‘Shopping in Istanbul’. I’m more interested [...]

3 Things in Cappadocia You Can’t Miss

July 6, 2010 in Europe, Travel Tips, Turkey

‘Cappadocia is definitely the part of Turkey that I’ll never forget,’ says Janice Au, who is just back from her magical trip in Central Turkey. If you’re bored of the busy city scenes of Istanbul, you may probably want to escape to the less touristy Cappadocia. To say that Cappadocia is beautiful is definitely an [...]