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1) Ankara
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This edition of the Bradt guide to Ankara by expert author Diana Darke combines what to see and do with maps, historical and cultural highlights, recommendations for hotels, restaurants, cafés and bars and other attractions, as well as detailed information on city transport, shopping and activities in and around Ankara. It is written in an engaging and colourful style that sets out to entertain as well as inform and is drawn from the Bradt country...
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Lonely Planet's Istanbul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Shop in the colourful bazaars, visit the majestic Aya Sofya basilica, or take a ferry to the Black Sea; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Istanbul and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Istanbul Travel Guide:
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"Day by Day" guides have headed the best-seller lists in every year of the past decade, and the reason for their success is that they deal with fast-emerging touristic favorites. Istanbul is the latest example of an immensely-popular new destination. In 184 compact pages profusely illustrated with four-color photos and maps, Frommer's Day by Day Guide to Istanbul takes you to and through the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace (and its harems), the Grand...
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Lonely Planet's Turkey is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. See the minarets of Istanbul's Old City, hot-air balloon over Cappadocia, gaze at the magnificent Aya Sofya; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet's Turkey Travel Guide:
Up-to-date information-all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure...
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Don't just see the sights-get to know the people.
At first glance, Turkey may seem Westernized and entirely "modern"-but appearances can be misleading. It is above all a land of contrasts, a heady mixture of Oriental etiquette and ultramodern city life, deep-rooted religious faith and determined secularism, a fierce sense of national pride and openness to foreign ideas. The Turkish people are very much their own center of gravity, and for the unwary...
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Let's Go Budget Istanbul is a budget traveler's ticket to getting the most out of a trip to Istanbul-without breaking the bank. Whether you want to wander through iconic Hagia Sophia, take an authentic Turkish bath at the Sofular Hamami, or try Sidika restaurant's signature grilled octopus, this slim, easy-to-carry guide is packed with dollar-saving information to help you make every penny count. Let's Go Budget Istanbul also includes neighborhood...
8) Istanbul
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Lonely Planet Pocket Istanbul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Soak up the atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar; see stunning mosaic portraits in Aya Sofya; or take a ferry down Bosphorus strait; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Istanbul and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Istanbul: • Full-colour maps and images...
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Des lieux o vous accompagner entraîne les lecteurs dans un voyage en Turquie aux ctés de onze Français et de leurs guides. À travers une narration ludique et légère, les participants explorent les sites emblématiques de la Turquie ancienne et contemporaine, tout en développant des liens et parfois même des sentiments amoureux. Ce récit allie de manière dynamique connaissances, humour et sensibilité.
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11) Hotel Bosphorus
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Katie Hirschel is the proud owner of Istanbul's only mystery bookshop. When the director of a film starring an old school friend is found murdered in his hotel Katie starts her own maverick investigation. After all her friend Petra is the police's principal suspect and reading all those detective novels must have taught Katie something.
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In 1930, during the author's first assignment in Turkey, a wise old Cypriot philosopher said to him, "Just remember that you are working in a region where the unexpected is normal." In the more than 20 years that followed, this became increasingly evident, the more one stays in that part of the world the less one dares to predict. An American missionary, with 30 years’ service in various lands of the region once commented, "I can say that I have...
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Holly Winter Huppert's “Cheese for Breakfast: My Turkish Summer” is a joy ride of surprises, a perfect escapist read. Join her as she climbs castles, eats from communal bowls, joins a 40-minute water fight from the back of a truck, lives with a Turkish family, visits remote areas and marks two lifelong dreams off of her bucket list: visit the ancient city of Ephesus and watch the Whirling Dervishes whirl in prayer. Whether you want to use this...
14) Baksheesh
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Kati Hirschel, the owner of Istanbul's only mystery book store, is fed up. It all started when her lover Selim insisted that she behave like the Turkish wife of a respectable lawyer. Looking demure and making witty small talk were the only requirements. Then her landlord announced an outrageous rent increase on her Istanbul apartment. She has no desire to move in with Selim. She'd rather learn the art of bribing government officials in order to find...
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Embracing Expat Life: A Comprehensive Guide to Thriving in TurkeyEmbark on a transformative journey through the pages of "Embracing Expat Life," a comprehensive guide crafted to illuminate every facet of your expatriate adventure in Turkey. From the ancient streets of Istanbul to the tranquil villages nestled in the country's heartland, this guide is your trusted companion in navigating the challenges, discoveries, and triumphs of life abroad.Discover...
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From the New York Times–bestselling author of the Alexandria Quartet: “A superlative piece of . . . writing . . . rooted in the Mediterranean scene” (Time). In 1953, as the British Empire relaxes its grip upon the world, the island of Cyprus bucks for independence. Some cry for union with Athens, others for an arrangement that would split the island down the middle, giving half...
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"Alev Scott's odyssey began when she looked beyond Turkey's borders for contemporary traces of the Ottoman Empire. Their 800-year rule ended a century ago - and yet, travelling through eleven countries from Kosovo to Greece to Palestine, she uncovers a legacy that's vital and relevant; where medieval ethnic diversity meets 21st century nationalism, and displaced people seek new identities. It's a story of surprises. An acolyte of Erdogan in Christian-majority...
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Embark on an unforgettable journey as you flip through the captivating pages of the "Istanbul Travel Guide," a gateway to the heart of Turkey's mesmerizing metropolis. Prepare to unveil the city's 16 must-visit destinations, ranging from the iconic Hagia Sophia to the bustling Grand Bazaar. Brace yourself for exhilarating adventures, explore a myriad of itineraries, and discover invaluable tips within this comprehensive catalog. Immerse yourself in...
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Extrait: "J'arrive de bon matin à Trieste, le 3 juillet 1876, moulu par quarante-huit heures de chemin de fer et complètement épuisé par la chaleur et l'insomnie. Deux heures me suffisent à grand-peine pour rejoindre mon compagnon de voyage, prendre mon billet et faire visiter mon passe-port au consulat turc..."
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20) Ayse's Trail
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Ayşe, a 38-year-old mother from Istanbul, decides to tackle the Lycian Way in southern Turkey. She has never camped alone before. As she strikes out into Lycia's ancient forests, she is on a quest to leave behind the past and find her own truth. But the Lycian Way is steeped in memories. Unknown to Ayşe, as she clambers over the precipices of the Mediterranean coast and through its lost cities, she is walking in someone else's footsteps. 2500 years...
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