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On the road. From İstanbul to Bandırma and to Bursa… Some thoughts on the way…

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I have yet started another trip. Not a road trip though. I took the IDO ferry from Istanbul to Bandırma. I have met friends in Bandırma, spent lots of time in several cafes and in the evening we went to Erdek as most Bandırma residents do. Erdek is a lovely  seaside town half an hour … Read more

Istanbul’s iconic Ali Sami Yen stadium is to disappear soon… an İstanbul roundup…

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Bulldozers tear down the stands of the iconic Ali Sami Yen Stadium in Istanbul, which witnessed 14 of it former owner Galatasaray’s 17 Turkish league titles.  AA photo Authorities begin demolition of Istanbul’s iconic Ali Sami Yen from Hurriyet Dailynews Authorities began demolition work Tuesday on Ali Sami Yen Stadium, one of the most iconic … Read more