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What IS That? A Cat Park
What IS That? A Cat Park

Is that an oversized cat statue peeking out from behind that bush?

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CultureVirginia HenleyJune 18, 2018Cats in Turkey, Kittens, Cat ParkComment
Antiochia ad Cragum: A Pirate's Hideout
Antiochia ad Cragum: A Pirate's Hideout

Discover an ancient city at the top of a peak overlooking the Mediterranean and a hidden pirate cove.

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PlacesVirginia HenleyJune 15, 2018ancient city, explore, history, pirates, Roman, Ottoman, Antiochia Ad Cragum, ruins, castle, Turkey Comments
5 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting A Mosque
5 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting A Mosque

Everything you need to know before visiting a mosque in Turkey.

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Travel TipsLeslie ConnorsJune 4, 2018mosque, cami, travel, visit, mihrab, minbar, what to do, prayer, Islam, TurkeyComment
What IS That? A Wishing Tree
What IS That? A Wishing Tree

Are those leaves poking out from underneath that paper and cloth?

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CultureLeslie ConnorsMay 22, 2018wishing tree, Cappadocia, evil eye, nazar, TurkeyComment
Meet Süleyman: The Turquoise Guy
Meet Süleyman: The Turquoise Guy

Taking beautiful stones and creating handcrafted silver settings, meet the turquoise guy.

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PeopleLeslie ConnorsMay 15, 2018Cappadocia, turquoise, jewelry, Ottoman Empire, TurkeyComment
3 Shopping Tips for Turkish Copper
3 Shopping Tips for Turkish Copper

Did you know that collecting copper is a “thing”?

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Travel TipsVirginia HenleyMay 9, 2018copper, handmade, Adana, Ottoman, antique, TurkeyComment
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Geçmiş olsun canım Türkiyem ❤️🇹🇷
Sıra var Musko'da! / There is a line at Musko! 🐶⁠
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These cute dogs were sitting outside one of my favorite shops to buy fresh nuts, dried fruit, coffee, Turkish delight, and so much more.  You can read more about these kinds of stores at the link i
I would dish out some cash to see a show in a theatre like this one.  Well, before it was destroyed.  Termessos Ancient City has the most spectacular theatre I've seen of any city in Turkey.⁠
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Check out the link in the bio 🎭️⁠
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Nemrut (Nimrod) Mountain with its breathtaking views and ancient history 🥾⁠
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To our friends in the West, keep looking East!⁠
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#nemrutdağı #adiyaman #hiking #anticipation #whatsnext #turkey #travel
To our friends in the West, keep looking (and pointing) East!⁠
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Link in the bio 🔭⁠
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#turkey #turkey_home #castlesofinstagram #travelbloggers #travelblogging #inspiredtravels #coolplaces #placesoftheworld #getoutandexplore #adventureseeker #trave
The air in southeastern Turkey just feels old.  Check out the link in the bio for a post about the city where some believe Abraham was born.⁠
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To our friends in the West, keep looking East!⁠
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#ancientrome #ancientruins #mediterranean #turquoi

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