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Greek, Turkish and What Knowing the Language Can Do For Your Travel Experience

Thumbnail image for Greek, Turkish and What Knowing the Language Can Do For Your Travel Experience by Contributor February 17, 2012 Southern Europe

Aaron Myers takes us to Greece as he shares a travel experience where he was limited by the language barrier.

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A Reminder About Tax-Free Shopping

Thumbnail image for A Reminder About Tax-Free Shopping by Andrea October 18, 2011 Our Travel Tales

If you purchase electronics, handbags, watches and other high-end goods overseas, be sure to claim your sales tax refund.

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Guest Post: Southwest Turkey’s Hidden Holiday Hot Spots

Thumbnail image for Guest Post: Southwest Turkey’s Hidden Holiday Hot Spots by Guest September 24, 2011 Guest Posts

Unspoilt Turkey does exist, and often just minutes from the ugly resorts. Here are three of the best holiday destinations for tranquil, traditional and untouristy coastal southwest Turkey.

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One Long Travel Day

Thumbnail image for One Long Travel Day by Andrea September 20, 2011 Europe

On an epic travel day we find ourselves crossing three countries with never a dull moment.

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Iskender is Good: The Kebap of Bursa

Thumbnail image for Iskender is Good: The Kebap of Bursa by John September 18, 2011 Food

We visited Bursa to relax and go on a treasure hunt for their famous meal.

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Çay and Conversation: Discovering Turkish Tea

Thumbnail image for Çay and Conversation: Discovering Turkish Tea by Andrea September 14, 2011 Gulps and Gobbles

Tea drinking is as Turkish as the doner kebap. Learn more about this healthy beverage and its place in daily life.

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Bozcaada: Turkey’s Island of Wine

Thumbnail image for Bozcaada: Turkey’s Island of Wine by Andrea September 11, 2011 Middle East

We enjoyed the last days of the beach season on pretty Bozcaada, just in time for the island’s wine festival.

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Istanbul is Larger Than Life

Thumbnail image for Istanbul is Larger Than Life by Andrea September 7, 2011 Eastern Europe

We started our Turkish travels in Istanbul, a completely overwhelming city (in a good way!)

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