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Olives at the Spice Market in Istanbul
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The skyline of Istanbul--with its onion domes and minarets stretching toward the sky-- would take the breath away from the most jaded traveler. This is where Asia meets Europe,... More |
I spent a week in Istanbul with a German tour group. I'm not the type of person that enjoys tour groups, as I've always liked exploring places arbitrarily. Therefore, I think that... More |
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