Istanbul Archive
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Priapus – Funny Travel Souvenirs!
Posted on August 18, 2010 | 5 CommentsPriapus – is ‘Big’! Priapus is probably the one of the funniest Travel Souvenirs I’ve ever seen. Priapus is a mythical god of procreation and fertility supposedly born in Turkey. ... -
The Galata Bridge, Istanbul – Worst Place In The World To Go Fishing
Posted on June 17, 2009 | 4 CommentsGalata Bridge, Istanbul – A Fisherman’s Worst Nightmare! The Galata Bridge in Istanbul connects the old city to the more modern suburb of Taksim. Only 3% of Turkey is in... -
ANZAC Day – Words from Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Posted on April 25, 2009 | 2 CommentsANZAC Day The 25th of April is ANZAC Day – a national holiday in Australia and New Zealand. Gallipoli is probably modern Australia’s most spiritual European history place, even though it’s... -
Efes Pilsen – A nice beer, but the worst bottle for your standard stubbie cooler
Posted on April 23, 2009 | 6 CommentsEfes Pilsen Beer Bottle = Oversized! Most people who travel to Australia marvel at the invention that is the Stubbie Cooler. These are typically made of wetsuit-like material that is... -
The Art of Buying a Carpet in Turkey
Posted on March 23, 2009 | 5 CommentsBuy a Carpet – Turkish Style! Buying a Carpet. How it really happens! Undergoing Intense Negotiations with a Carpet Seller! I entered a random Carpet Shop where another couple were...
