Thanks for the tip mycaptureoftime. I was in Istanbul twice last year and wanted a shot similar to that but had no idea where to get it...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A week in Istanbul in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A week in Istanbul in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Very nice photos. I really liked some of the different view points you got inside the Haga Sophia and of the different food....
6 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Balloon trip Cappadocia....worth it? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
If you can afford it then I think it's a nice splurge. It also depends on what kind of wind and weather you have the morning of the flight...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Antep and Urfa in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Like go_2 said, it's easy to get to Harran from Urfa. I took a bus near the city's center to the Otogar. Once there take the escalator to...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Antep and Urfa in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
You want to visit Antep AND Urfa in one day, or do you plan to devote at least one day to each city? The latter is preferable. While in...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Southeastern Anatolia Itinerary: Diyarbakir, Mardin, Urfa, etc. in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Diyarbakir seems to always get really mix signals from travellers. I didn't find the city to be that much different from any other city in...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hostel suggestion in Istanbul in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Try Cheers Hostel ( www.cheershostel.com ).
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Konya-Mt Nemrut-Kars-Istanbul brain fried! in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Why not visit Mt. Nemrut from Malayta and then travel from Malayta to Kars (if that's possible) ?
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sanliurfa and Kahta are they worth visiting? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Antep. The people were friendly and curious about foreign visitors. The cities were worth visiting. But if this trip will be your first...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hasankeyf (shameless plug for beautiful place to stay) in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I stayed at the Hasbahce recently based on this posting. I just want to put in a few more points to note:...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Racial discrimination in Istanbul in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
On the other hand, in Sofia Bulgaria... I was in a walking group and this local woman kicked the asian guy in our group to the ground and...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called help with itenary in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
hendog, ...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called help with itenary in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Can I assume that there are also buses going in the opposite direction: From Kayseri to Urfa? Thanks.
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called help with itenary in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
To get to Cappadocia from Urfa, LP lists 2 buses/day going from Urfa's otogar to Kayseri. However, if I was going by the Rough Guide, then...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Itinerary for October visit - any advice? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Thanks kay_be and everyone....
9 months ago

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