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Eurasian Crossroad: Istanbul, Turkey

Straddling both the Asian (Middle East) and European continent, Istanbul, Turkey sits at the intersection of many cultures, both modern and ancient.



Topkapı Palace


The Blue Mosque


Trays of various types of Baklava


The Hagia Sofia, the iconic symbol of Turkey


A night on the town with our good friends Burcu & Serap. Thanks for a great time ladies!


Turkish delights, or Lokum


Underground basilica cistern, a well-preserved remnant from Turkey’s Byzantine (Roman) empire roots


Inside the Hagia Sophia







The Istanbul Archaeological Museum



A variety of Turkish puddings


Sweet indulgence: Turkish tea (çay), Sütlaç (Turkish rice pudding), and Baklava

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