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Sea Kayaking in Turkey : A Personal Challenge to Conquer

Sea Kayaking in Turkey : A Personal Challenge to Conquer

 “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing- absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats” Quote by The Water Rat from...

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The Burning Flames of Chimaera

The Burning Flames of Chimaera

Travel websites describe the burning flames of Chimaera as “fascinating”. They recommend the eternal fire of Lycia is a “must visit” when in the...

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Olu Deniz – Forgiving the None Traditional Vibes

Olu Deniz – Forgiving the None Traditional Vibes

One of my favourite destinations on my solo tour was Olu Deniz. Located on the south western coast of Turkey, it is a popular holiday destination for many Brits....

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Idyllic Phaselis : Beautiful Beaches and Ancient Ruins

Idyllic Phaselis : Beautiful Beaches and Ancient Ruins

Phaselis is backed by magnificent mountains and surrounded by the clear waters of the Mediterranean sea. It is an idyllic setting in which to spend the day relaxing...

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VirtualWayfarer is Coming to Turkey. Interview with Alex Berger

VirtualWayfarer is Coming to Turkey. Interview with Alex Berger

One thing is looking certain for 2012. Plenty of Independent travel bloggers are putting a pin in the map and choosing Turkey to be a destination they visit in the...

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Paragliding in Turkey : Thrilling Experience or Safety Hazard?

Paragliding in Turkey : Thrilling Experience or Safety Hazard?

Veske  is a confident man with an addictive passion for paragliding. He does not just do it at the weekends or when he has opportunity to go on holiday. No, he...

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Photo – Bird in Flight

Photo – Bird in Flight

Don’t you just love it when you happen to be in the right place at the right time with your camera? The result is a photo that makes you smile and feel very proud...

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Uzumlu and Traditional Turkish Life. A Photo Post

Uzumlu and Traditional Turkish Life. A Photo Post

Here is the problem with the village of Uzumlu which is in  the South west of Turkey. It lacks energy. The people are old, the houses are crumbling and even the...

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From Expat Blogger To Published Author : How He Did it

From Expat Blogger To Published Author : How He Did it

When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, expat blogger Jack Scott enjoyed the celebrations with a big smile on his face. He had every reason to be cheerful...

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The Sufi Mystic Experience and Rumi

The Sufi Mystic Experience and Rumi

The amazing Sufi poet called Rumi once said that “Love cannot be described. It must be tasted”. He said these words over 700 years ago, yet people still spend...

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The Flawless Ruins of Ancient Myra

The Flawless Ruins of Ancient Myra

My eagerness to visit the historical ruins of Myra came about because in its prime, it was one of the  most important cities of the ancient Lycian league. Known...

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Santa Claus and His Life in Turkey : Six Facts You Never Knew

Santa Claus and His Life in Turkey : Six Facts You Never Knew

Every year around Christmas time, millions of parents across the world take part in the biggest deception concerning Santa Claus.  It starts in the early years...

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Delicious Vegetarian Food in Turkey

Delicious Vegetarian Food in Turkey

Turkey has earned itself a solid reputation when it comes to food however many people  assume the country to be a nation of  hard-core, meat-eating fanatics thanks...

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Patara-Four Reasons Why I Will Not Go Back

Patara-Four Reasons Why I Will Not Go Back

Here is the thing about Patara. I actually liked this small quaint village that is part of the Lycian way trekking route but a series of events forced me to wonder...

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The Lonely Owl – Photo Post

The Lonely Owl – Photo Post

While on my travels, I came across an owl held in a cage. This bird captured my attention straight away because I had never seen one before in my life. Known as...

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