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A description of a personal experience in Turkey.

Turkey is a country that is largely misunderstood by outsiders, a nation that is often perceived as one full of turmoil and radicalism. This stereotype could not be further from the truth.

The author questions the American perspective that Turkey is a dangerous Middle Eastern country. By highlighting Turkey's position as a buffer country,
the author attempts to persuade readers that Turkey is a safe travel destination.

The Republic of Turkey is a beautiful country that borders Iraq, Iran, Bulgaria, Greece, and four other countries as well. It is a nation filled with colorful history and the birth of the Hittites and Ottoman empire.

Never stay at Sultanahmet Suites in Istanbul, Turkey. You will suffer from their wrong attitude, and your otherwise pleasant holiday will be tarnished.

Istanbul does not have the widest variety of cuisine, but there are some restaurants that do offer really great food that will not break the bank. Here's a look at three of those places.

Chora Church, built by the Byzantines near their outer walls, houses the best Byzantine frescoes in the world. This article was featured in September 2007's Time Out Istanbul.

I have always wanted to live and teach abroad. In a previous article I detailed my decision to teach in Istanbul. Now I am faced with the reality of that decision in an intimidating yet breathtaking and beguiling city.

Yummy falafel!! If you are looking for a fresh, kim-chi free, alternative to Korean food in Seoul, you should try Istanbul Cafe.

Istanbul municipality planting tulips which costs $675 million.

Few people know that Hemingway came to Istanbul in 1922 to cover the end of the disastrous Greco-Turkish War for the Toronto Star. This article presents some of his writing and experiences from that turbulent era.

One chilly delphic October morning I awoke and found myself on a large hovering object that was flying me across the new maiden morning to the vast city of Constantinople or, as the pedantic amongst us would have it, Istanbul.

Istanbul is surrounded by waters that brim with the fresh fish of the Black Sea. Turks view catching as many of these fish as possible an essential human right.

Teaching abroad for a year is a serious commitment. Having decided to make this commitment there are many decisions to be made, not the least of which is...where to go!

The Princes Islands were the place of exile for disgraced Byzantine Emperors and today are a quick getaway from the heat, pollution and noise of the big city.

Ancient languages may also be expressed through symbols whose meanings are now perhaps forgotten but still kept in designs by some mysterious impulse of the subconscious.

Having come to Istanbul to study abroad there are many things that are quite different from life in the United States. Turks eat different food, follow a different religion and look at life differently. This is a beguiling culture.

They turn off the power and sometimes the water. Cooking is done by chasing down a propane truck to get new canisters a cooking range. What unreliable utilities can teach about scarcity and rationing in a world running out.

How many of us walk through the doors that are open to us?

At long last, after planning an ESL career, becoming certified and coming to Turkey, it is finally time to do the job at hand. This article recounts my first few weeks at work.

All Islamic countries eventually turn to 100% Muslim as Turkey eventually will. So much for tolerance.

Being an author can be hazardous to your health. Orhan Pamuk's novels concerning clashes in Turkish society gained him world wide recognition for his
sensitive and heartfelt portrayal of changing cultures in Turkey.

Climates traces the deteriorating relationship between middle-aged professor Isa and his noticeably younger TV producer girlfriend Bahar.

The hinterland show glimpses of other ancient civilizations - the Hittites, the Khatti, the Phyrygians, the Lydians.... and the signs of faith.)

After a month of working in New York City, I jetted off to Albania for Miss Globe International 2006 where I competed as Miss India. I didn't realize how big of a deal this was to my home country of India until my flight from Albania to Turkey was hijacked.

Atlantic Records president Ahmet Ertegun discovered and recorded many of the musical greats of the 20th century, from Ray Charles to the Rolling Stones. He died Dec. 14th. This is a look back at his career.

Different styles of Middle Eastern Food & Restaurants.

Valentine's Day is made for lovers. And what better Valentine's gift to give your love than a travel vacation to some exotic locale?

on January 19th on the busy streets of Istanbul, Hrant Dink was brutally murdered for his stand on relations and history between Turkey and Armenia. Many consider this a political assasination. I consider this a great loss to the purveyors of truth.

Turkey is a fiercely secular republic and a predominantly Muslim country. The marriage of these two facets makes for high drama in Istanbul as the July 22nd elections approac.

For a little taste of Europe and a little taste of Asia, a trip to Istanbul is a must. With both Western and Eastern influences in its architecture and atmosphere, it truly is the best of both worlds.

Ever wondered in which city are the most weddings held every year? Here are the facts.

getting to know the creator of James Bond

Hagia Sophia is a stands as a reminder of the lost Byzatine Empire.

The New 7Wonders Foundation has a website with 20 potential New Wonders of the World. The site is allowing anyone to vote once for free. The New 7 Wonders of the World will be announced July 7, 2007.

When deciding on the name for their child, some parents consider more than just the way a name sounds or its popularity. The meaning of a name is just as important.

I have heard about Ramadan on the news before and I've read about it but living in Istanbul this year I got to see this Islamic holiday and its customs face to face.

Negotiated 3000 years ago the Kadesh Peace Treaty is oldest recorded treaty in existence. A copy hangs at the UN in New York but the original is in Istanbul.

The Flea Palace is the rich, complex novel of Turkish author Elif Shafak. Shafak explores the past and the identity of Istanbul through a cast of idiosyncratic characters.

I am living in Istanbul but need to talk with my girlfriend and family back home. Using my American cell costs a fortune. Here's how I cope.

Istanbul, like all large metropolises, has its share of people who want to part you from your money. Here are some typical scams and how to avoid them.

In the June edition of Time Out Istanbul, author Attila Pelit ripped Gen X'ers like myself for traveling abroad with all of our technology in search of Hemingway's ghost. This is my response.

Jazz pianist Harry Appelman's Duende Quartet just completed a tour of Turkey, the Middle East, Cyprus, Albania and Bosnia, sponsored by the United States Department of State in conjunction with Jazz at Lincoln Center. Read about his on the road experience.

I eat well in Turkey. The food is filling, diverse and very inexpensive. Here is a selection of foods that I have discovered and eaten after living in Turkey for five weeks.

The ancient city of Aphrodisias is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Greek and Roman periods in Turkey.

Visiting Ankara for just one day? Take advice from an ex-pat in Ankara to get the most out of one day in Ankara for the least amount of money!

Turkey does not believe in window screens and thus I am feasted upon nightly by mosquitoes. I can't take it so I did a little research by way of relief.

A look at how different biographers show Ataturk's life, the founder of Modern Turkey

A contest is underway to name seven new wonders of the world. Voting continues through July 6, 2007. Choose from the final list of 21 sites and vote today!

On June 23rd 1997 I graduated from high school. That moment whole sunny and timeless day is etched in my memory. The past ten years have been a blur but at a decade its time to stop and reflect.

I have been in many countries on three continents so I have seen some wierd stuff in my time. This list marks five of the strangest experiences that I have had thus far.

People often forget about little Bulgaria. Tucked away in south eastern Europe, Bulgaria draws fewer tourists than almost any EU country. As good as reason as any to explore it!

Victim of a serial rapist, the young woman from Red Deer, Alta., determined to bring her attacker to trial HOLLY JILL DESIMONE will never silence the sound of the rapist's zipper opening behind her.

The secular Turks have taken to the streets in force to protest what they fear may be the Islamization of their modern state.

Becoming "Internet Famous" can be a blessing or a curse

When packing for a trip to broad you have to weight what you really want or need with what you are willing to carry. Too much stuff can really drain your enthusiasm for your trip.

Article analyizing how the collapse of the Ottoman empire held major ramifications for Middle Eastern politics even to this day.

The induction ceremony will be in association with The Blues Foundation's Charter Member Dinner on May 9 in Memphis, the night before the 2007 Blues Music Awards. The Blues Music Awards formerly were called Handy Awards.

What do Christian's think of the Pope bowing to Mecca and praying to Allah?

For those of you who thought the UEFA Champions League had all the pageantry, spectacle and fantastic matchups, you're partly right. But the UEFA Cup is beginning to have some of that as well.

The Ottoman Empire was a multinational entity whose cosmopolitan and polyglot court attracted artists and artisans under the patronage of the sultans.

An exploration of the life and works of the great mathematician Eudoxus of Cnidus.

A quick history including many of the social aspects of this great empire. Includes references to many other empires to fully tell of the history.

They twirl like tops swirled in a mix of dizzying proportions.

The Battle of Yarmuk in 636 was decisive in world history. It established Islam as a world wide religion and not a minor faith restricted to the Arabian Peninsula. The implications are still being felt today.

Group G consists of Korea, France, Switzerland, and Togo. Will the French return to form after a horrific 2002 finals? Can Korea improve on their 2002 finish? Will the Swiss make a successful return to the World Cup stage? Does Togo stand a chance?

New Jersey is so misunderstood and Garden Staters know it. Most people think of factories and the Sopranos when they think of New Jersey, never realizing that New Jersey is actually a diverse, beautiful and fascinating place.

The Berlin Jazz Festival prides itself in the preservation of exotic jazz culture and will be highlighting a few of its most extraordinary discoveries this year.

Napster arrived when I was in college and just about everyone I know downloading some music illegally. As the battle of intellectual property rages on, pirating movies and music has become big business for organized crime.

The meanings of kilim motifs, designs, their changing colors is as rich and complex as the combined heritage of cultures that contributed to kilim's long history.

Istanbul is a truly enormous city loaded with many historic and scenic places not in most guidebooks and overlooked by the most casual of tourists.

Taksim and Beyoglu, it would be true to say the "hottest spot" of Istanbul.

Beyazid Mosque is a transitional piece of architecture. Built at the dawn of the Ottoman Empire, this impressive mosque has traces of the emerging imperial style blended with a basilica plan. This article was featured in Time Out Istanbul magazine.

The Makros Embolos was designed as a part of Constantine's city in 330 AD. Running from the Golden Horn to the Sea of Marmara this street has managed to maintain its vitality for 2000 years. As published in Time Out Istanbul.

Byzantium, Constantinople or Istanbul - it really doesn't matter what you call it. The city on the Bosphorous is the location of some spectacular history. Once glance at the skyline and you can see how east meets west in this city.

The Cow Parade has come to Istanbul, making this city the third in which I have encountered the plastic beasts. I finally did some research about the Cow Parade and found the bovine effigies to be a contentious issue in the art world.

There are hundreds of restaurants in Istanbul and yet I stop into Burger King or McDonalds at least once a week. I feel guily about but I still do it. Here's why.

In the past the hardest part of being a traveler has been missing my beloved sports teams. $30 per year on MLB.TV has changed all that.

People are dying in the current European heat wave. Here in Istanbul it is also very hot but the people don't typically have air conditioning. Here are ways that I cope.

At 5 AM I sat in a smoky Istanbul bar in disbelief. The Giants derailed the greatest NFL team of all time on the biggest stage.

My trip to Istanbul.

As a writer, you want to put out the best product you can, but if you don't rewrite and edit your work, you could stagnate in your craft.

The Byzantine Empire, a Hellenized offshoot of the Roman Empire, lasted for one thousand years while Western Europe struggled to recover from the Dark Ages. Here are the most important moments of Byzantine history.

Europeans love their smoking, drinking and partying. To alcoholics from a permissive society like the United States, this can be a serious temptation of which all sober folk should be aware.

One fan's recollection of a stormy past year in the history of West Ham United, the English football club making news worldwide currently over their involvement with player, Carlos Tevez.

Presented here,is a guide that offers pertinent and relevant information regarding some of the top musical instrument dealers and retailers in the Hartford, Connecticut area.

Suleyman's magnificence as sultan of the Ottoman Empire soon gave way to corruption and the distancing of sultans from the decision-making process.

International venues devoted to 24 hours of world unification on the urgency of the changes on the face of our Earth. Sing and Rock for a Green Earth. From Antarctica to Shanghai.

I met Carrie in college and we had a turbulent but romantic courtship that led to a romantic relationship. Our relationship failed because we were immature. Now we are trying again but is it a mistake?

The illuminated manuscripts which plays a key role in preserving cultural continuity by transmitting religious doctrine, historical records, and a blaze of brilliant images.

There are many religions in the world. God wants us all to live in peace.

My creativity has a rhythm that I must recognize and respect if I am to write as well as I can. Sometimes, when the creative well runs dry, the best thing to do is walk away for a while and live life.

Flashpacking is the newest trend for hitting the road with technology by your side; if you're dreaming of trekking through Europe or exploring the Indies for