Steveandjustyna's Turkey Posts

July 14, 2019

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul -November 2018

Hagia Sophia is one of the most important structures ever built. It was originally constructed between 532 and 537 as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral. It served…

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June 29, 2019

Grand Bazaar in Istanbul - November 2018

If you ever visit Istanbul, you have to check out the Grand Bazaar. It's an experience of its own. It is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the…

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June 26, 2019

Arriving in Istanbul, November 2018

In November 2018 we took a night bus from Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria to Istanbul, Turkey. Arriving into this giant metropolis very early in the morning gave us a…

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Feb. 09, 2017

Leaving Turkey - August 2014

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Feb. 09, 2017

Back in Erdek, Turkey - August 2014

On the way back to Bulgaria we made a short stop in our "Turkish home", Erdek. We visited with some friends and had Selcuk, the mechanic-friend, weld our…

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Feb. 09, 2017

Black Sea, Turkey - August 2014

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Feb. 07, 2017

Back in Turkey - August 2014

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Nov. 28, 2016

Republic of Georgia, Part 1, 2014

This was the first time in Republic of Georgia for both of us. After experiencing very aggressive driving style in Batumi near Turkish border we were not sure…

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Nov. 28, 2016

Sivas and our second "Break down" - Turkey 2014

After leaving Goreme in Cappadocia we decided to head north and then east towards Republic of Georgia. Just a few hours after departure we encountered a little…

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Nov. 28, 2016

Cappadocia, Part 7 - Turkey 2014

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Nov. 20, 2016

Cappadocia, Part 6 - Turkey 2014

One day we decided we would like to see the famous underground city in Derinkuyu. On the way there we had to stop to ask for some directions. It turned out that…

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Nov. 20, 2016

Cappadocia (Night Hike), Part 5 - Turkey 2014

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Nov. 20, 2016

Cappadocia, Part 4 - Turkey 2014

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Nov. 19, 2016

Cappadocia, Part 3 - Turkey 2014

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Nov. 07, 2016

Cappadocia, Part 2 - Turkey 2014

We explored the UNESCO Heritage Site in Goreme for several days. Only small part of Goreme is "gated" and you need to pay an entrance fee. Most of the site is…

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Nov. 07, 2016

Cappadocia, Part 1 - Turkey 2014

Cappadocia is an incredible region in central Anatolia, the heartland of today's Turkey. Millions of years ago there was a huge volcanic eruption which left a…

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Nov. 06, 2016

On the way to Cappadocia - Turkey 2014

If you can imagine having a blow-dryer blowing on you hot air for hours plus bright sun "roasting" your body for days at the time, you can imagine quite well…

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Oct. 31, 2016

Test Ride - Turkey 2014

Finally, after repairing the motorcycle water pump it was time for the test ride. We rode the whole perimeter of the peninsula on which Erdek is located. It was…

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Oct. 08, 2016

Water Pump Repair, Part 3 - Turkey 2014

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Sept. 15, 2016

The Water Pump Repair, Part 2- Turkey 2014

Istanbul- the city of many contrasts, suspended between East and West, Europe and Asia, modernity and ancient times. One of probably the most interesting cities…

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