Antalya

This is a popular beach city in the south of Turkey, directly on the Mediterranean sea. Nestled between large mountains, the coastal strip is rife with hotel resorts and neatly-arranged beaches. It also has some historic mosques and the famous Gates of Hades. I visited in a hot summer period in 2024 and went around […]

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Istanbul

Istanbul is the crossroads of the East and West. I visited in 2000, 2002, and most recently in June 2013 (photos are from the latest visit). It has grown over these years with the addition of some modern skyscrapers and elegant malls. Historic attractions and street market abound as this was the bustling capital of […]

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