Country of varied holiday choice, Turkey’s charming shores have been contested over for hundreds of years and it wasn’t just the pretty coastline and warm Mediterranean waters Alexander the Great, the Trojans and the Ottoman Empire were fighting over. Istanbul is alive with sights sounds and smells, carefully decorated mosques line up beside colourful markets and chic bars, and Turkey’s rocky interior is both good for growing and for aesthetic appreciation while you’re walking, cycling, riding or driving though.

Good food means rude health and enough energy to dance and make music, in both modern and traditional styles.

Best things to do in Turkey are bargain with the locals in the markets, party with the locals on the beach and in the bars and appreciate the history of the place.

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Photo of thelma zarb

the beauty of turkey and the warmth of the turkish people is captivating.Once you have been,you get hooked and keep on returning. Istanbul exudes exotic charm .It is a fascinating blend of east and west and is uncomparable to any other city, yet very different from other parts of turkey. Turkey was once described as varied as the motifs on a turkish carpet, i must say its very true.

 
Comment posted 2nd September 2009 by thelma zarb.
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turkey is one of thoses special, places that once you've been you be going back,sun,food,people are all excellent and try it b4 you miss out..ok

 
Comment posted 11th April 2009 by ajaygreen.

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