Tag Archives: Turkey

Searching for Turkey in Manhattan

Posted on June 4, 2012 by TheFitzyreport

While we all know that the experiences of one amazing place cannot easily be transferred to another, accepting it is another thing – and this is New York after all. If the taste of Turkey can be transplanted anywhere in … Continue reading →

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Selcuk and the Goddess of Abundance

Posted on May 26, 2012 by TheFitzyreport

After four intensely enjoyable days we departed Istanbul, taking the ferry to Bandirma, the train to Izmir ( Alsancak station ), a taxi to Izmir’s Basmane station, and from there another train to Selcuk. It was somewhat convoluted and a … Continue reading →

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On the road in Istanbul

Posted on May 24, 2012 by TheFitzyreport

We departed the rush and bustle of NYC and traveled to Turkey via Zurich, a small peaceful interlude between two huge cities. The airport was set in the midst of canola fields and countryside, and had the quiet high tech … Continue reading →

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