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Pondering tourism from Turkey, by Kazim Uzunoglu
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Today is June 9, 2020. As I am writing these lines, I was supposed to be riding my motorcycle, leading a group of American motorcyclists on a two-week motorcycle tour starting in Venice and ending in Istanbul. Instead of being on the road, I am here in Istanbul, sitting in my office at home.
Floating over Cappadocia
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We had been hiking the valleys and canyons of Cappadocia for two days and this morning we were going to see this magical landscape from a different perspective.
As our guide Bihtar explained, eons ago this region in central Turkey saw many volcanic eruptions. Later over time, the thick ash solidified into a soft rock called tuff (Tuffa in Turkish)
Springtime in Turkey
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Cappadocia is spectacular any time of the year, but in Spring the unique geological formations come alive with a blaze of color.
Rumi and the Whirling Dervishes
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Rumi, the great Persian Sufi mystic and poet settled in Konya, Turkey where his legacy is maintained by the intensely spiritual dance of the Whirling Dervishes.
Preserving the art of the Turkish towel
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The art of hand-weaving a Turkish towel on a traditional loom is rapidly vanishing. One Istanbul store owner however is doing her utmost to preserve this art.
Celebrating Life's Milestones
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Certain life events simply call for special celebrations. Nothing has proved more rewarding than marking these events with travel.
Nine Ways to get more from your visit to Turkey
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Turkey is at once both cosmopolitain and steeped in history; a country that sits astride both east and west, and provides a wealth of experiences for the visitor willing to delve beyond the ordinary.