Life in stanbul 1st blog

Hi there this is my first blog to show you some things that 304 do on a daily basis in 304stanbul hope you like it.These are a few photos taken over the past few days and will gradually add more so keep checking backA couple of these photos were taken 4 weeks ago when Kiwi visitors came to 304stanbul and the others are street scenes that 304 see everyday.

Ferry to Asa

304 started the day with the usual quests post office closed today cheap 304nternet cafes 304 found one by the Grand Bizaar then found more tourist bureau. The goal for today was to take the ferry to Asia the other side of 304stanbul. 304 took the long walk towards the ferry terminals and discovered a wonderful hidden square where artisans and artists of all ages com

Off the beaten track n Istanbul

If you were thinking of visiting Istanbul you might wait until 2010 when the city will be showcasing its culture. In preparation they are upgrading parks and buildings. If you want to avoid crowds you might want to come now.I spent the day with Shirley a Kiwi living in I

Before we go...

My friend Debbie and I are going to Istanbul to visit our friend Debra. Maybe people don't usually make travelblogs for such short visits but I've been so captivated following my nephew's Sam O'Dell blog about his trip accross Asia that I'm rather bitten by the travelblog bug

Istanbul

Finally got to one of my original goals. If there are many spelliing errors....sorry unusual keyboard. Devil of time uploading photos from today so might finish blog about Istanbul when I return to England. First day run around getting to hotel going to touristy spots eating finding computer that I can use

A Day in Cappadocia

Oguzhan Avcituncer our guide Angela and Teresa both from Melbourne set out today to discover Cappadocia an extensive area around the centre of Turkey. We began from Nevsehir travelling to a nearby underground city where over 10000 people once lived. Such cities were first established around 8000 BC in pagan times. People chose these extensive and linked caves as their homes to protect them

Into the Mysterious Land of the Troglodyte

Any traveler that has ever considered a trip to Turkey has at least heard of Cappadocia. It is a famous place because of its strange early Christian history and unique subterranean architecture. It is a sparse landscape of unsurpassed beauty and boundless mystery located in central Turkey and it is the perfect place for any adventurous tourist to explore at a leisurely pace provided that they