Category Archives: Turkey

A couple sites near Antalya, Termessos and Aspendos

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Bryan Keith

My parents spent about a week of their three weeks in Turkey, in Antalya, staying in Kaleiçi, the fun, old part of the city.  We did some of the usual touristy things here such as enjoying the views of the … Continue reading →

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A quick taste of İstanbul

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Bryan Keith

After spending over two years in Turkey, I’ve finally spent a little time in İstanbul.  Julie and I did visit this city for a couple days in 1998, but as I recall, we spent more time dealing with visas for … Continue reading →

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An overnight trip to Ovacık Dağı

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Bryan Keith

Last December I signed up for a weekend trip to climb Ovacık Dağı with TODOSK.  I was hoping to use crampons and an ice axe so I was a little bummed to learn that at that point it had hardly … Continue reading →

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A weekend in Gündoğmuş

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Bryan Keith

About a month ago Ferda and I made the last minute decision to spend the weekend exploring a part of Antalya (province/il) neither of us had ever been to before.  We had kicked around the idea of going to Olimpos, … Continue reading →

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A few historic sites between Yusufeli and Van

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Bryan Keith

The trip with Peter, Amy, Scott, and Stephanie was essentially a ski trip.  However, one of the reasons I love touring in Turkey is you practically trip over history everywhere you go.  I’m still not tired of this, and thankfully … Continue reading →

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