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Three Days in Trabzon

May 14, 2021October 21, 2022 Douglas Fears

A traveler’s guide to visiting the Black Sea region around Trabzon, Turkey Continue reading Three Days in Trabzon

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Armenian-style church topped by rounded cone atop cliffside in Ani ancient city

Ani: An Ancient Kingdom on a Modern Border

November 11, 2018October 4, 2020 Douglas Fears

An eerily magical place in far east Turkey Continue reading Ani: An Ancient Kingdom on a Modern Border

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Vanilla ice cream shaped cliffs in Cappadochia region of central Turkey

Three Days in Cappadocia

October 25, 2018June 19, 2020 Douglas Fears

Quick guide to visiting my favorite place in Turkey Continue reading Three Days in Cappadocia

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Mosques and minarets silhouetted by Istanbul sunset Sticky post

Three Days in Istanbul

September 25, 2018July 26, 2022 Douglas Fears

An insider’s guide to visiting my favorite city Continue reading Three Days in Istanbul

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