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Guide to Cyprus for the Fanny Pack Tourist

Feb 15, 2012 at 6:27 pm in Destination Guides, Greece, Sightseeing, Turkey by Tiffany · Leave a Comment »

Troodos Mountains

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 [...]

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The ‘Where are you from?’ Culture

Jul 31, 2010 at 12:21 am in Cultural Experiences, Cultural Exploration, Turkey by Janice Au · 1 Comment »

Shopkeepers in Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

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 in people.
It [...]

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3 Things in Cappadocia You Can’t Miss

Jul 6, 2010 at 12:54 pm in Europe, Travel Tips, Turkey by Janice Au · Leave a Comment »

‘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 understatement. [...]