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Lahmacun
2007-02-15 15:57:04
Lahmacun or Lahmajoun known as Turkish pizza, sometimes called Armenian pizza, is an Anatolian and Middle Eastern dish usually made up of a round and thin piece of dough topped with minced meat (most commonly beef and lamb). Lahmacun is often sprinkled with lemon juice, and then served rolled up with pickles or other vegetables including tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Lahmacun is most prominently made and sold in Turkey and Armenia. It can also be found in cities with sizeable Armenian and Turkish communities including Beirut, Berlin, Boston, Detroit, London, Los Angeles, South Paterson, Montreal, Moscow, Skopje the North Rhine-Westphalia province in Germany, and its found almost everywhere in the Netherlands.
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Holiday Sports - Rafting
2007-02-15 15:57:04
Safety Whitewater rafting can be a dangerous sport, especially if basic safety precautions are not observed. In the past there have been many accidents; both commercial trips and private trips have seen their share of injuries and fatalities, though private travel has stereotypically been associated with greater risk. Depending on the area, legislated safety measures now exist for rafting operators, ranging from certification of outfitters, rafts, and raft leaders, to more stringent regulations about equipment and procedures. It is generally advisable to discuss safety measures with a rafting operator before signing on for a trip “rafting lessons”. The equipment used and the qualifications of the company and raft guides are essential information to be considered. Like most outdoor sports, rafting in general has become safer over the years. Expertise in the sport has increased, and equipment has become more specialized and increased in quality. This is no doubt as a resul...
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Tursu
2007-02-15 15:57:04
“Torshi” originally comes from the Persian word “Torsh”, which means “sour”. In the cuisine of many Balkan and Middle East countries, tur?u, toursi, turshiya, torshi or tur?ija means pickles. It is common in Turkish cuisine, Greek cuisine, Bulgarian cuisine, Macedonian cuisine, Serbian cuisine, Bosnian cuisine and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is a traditional appetizer, meze for rak?, ouzo and rakia. There are different types of tursu for example; in Bulgarian cuisine the most popular are “Tsarska turshiya” (King’s pickles) and “Selska turshiya” (country pickles). Making tursu at home is still a wide-spread tradition during the autumn months, even in the big cities. Tursu is often served in restaurants or it can be bought prepared from large supermarkets.

Ölüdeniz
2007-02-12 03:55:01
Ölüdeniz Beach is Mediterranean Turkey’s most beautiful, also its most famous and popular. (More photos) Ölüdeniz (ur-LEW-deh-neez, “dead” or calm, sea”), only 8.5 km (5.3 miles) south of Fethiye over the mountains, is big enough to handle the crowds of swimmers and sunbathers, but not always the number of cars and buses that cram the narrow access road. Paragliders leap from nearby mountaintops, soaring and floating above the beach and the sea, finally landing right on the beach. Tandem paragliding, where two people fly together in the same harness, is very popular. The fertile alluvial plain behind the beach is now filled with small hotels, pensions and restaurants, and any further expansion has been relegated to the nearby hilltop towns of Ovacik and Hisarönü.
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Istanbul - Recreation
2007-02-12 03:55:01
Along with Turkish restaurants, European, Far Eastern and other cuisines are also thriving with many newly opened restaurants. There are thousands of alternatives for night life in Istanbul but the most popular open air summer time seaside night clubs are found on the Bosphorus, such as Reina and Anjelique in the Ortaköy district. Babylon and Nu Pera in Beyo?lu are popular night clubs both in the summer and in the winter, while The Venue in Maslak often hosts live concerts of famous rock, hard rock and heavy metal bands from all corners of the world. Parkorman in Maslak hosted the Isle of MTV Party in 2002 and is a popular venue for live concerts and rave parties in the summer. Q Jazz Bar in Ortaköy offers live jazz music in a stylish environment. The most popular places for swimming in the city are in Bak?rköy, Küçükçekmece, Sar?yer and the Bosphorus. Outside the city are the Marmara Sea’s Princes’ Islands, Silivri and Tuzla; as well as Kilyos and ?ile on the Black Sea....
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Why people backpack?
2007-02-12 03:55:01
People are drawn to backpacking primarily for recreation, to explore places that they consider beautiful and fascinating, many of which cannot be accessed in any other way. A backpacker can travel deeper into remote areas, away from people and their effects, than a day-hiker can. However, backpacking presents more advantages besides distance of travel. Many weekend trips cover routes that could be hiked in a single day, but people choose to backpack them anyway, for the experience of staying overnight. These possibilities come with disadvantages. The weight of a pack, laden with supplies and gear, forces backpackers to travel more slowly than day-hikers would, and it can become a nuisance and a distraction from enjoying the scenery. In addition, camp chores (such as pitching camp, breaking camp, and cooking) can easily consume several hours every day. Back pack ers face many risks, including adverse weather, difficult terrain, treacherous river crossings, and hungry or unpredictable a...
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What is backpacking?
2007-02-12 03:55:01
A backpacker packs all of his or her gear into a backpack. This gear must include food, water, and shelter, or the means to obtain them, but very little else, and often in a more compact and simpler form than one would use for stationary camping. A backpacking trip must include at least one overnight stay in the wilderness (otherwise it is a day hike). Many backpacking trips last just a weekend (one or two nights), but long-distance expeditions may last weeks or months, sometimes aided by planned food and supply drops. Back pack ing camps are more spartan than ordinary camps. In areas that experience a regular traffic of backpackers, a hike-in camp might have a fire ring and a small wooden bulletin board with a map and some warning or information signs. Many hike-in camps are no more than level patches of ground without scrub or underbrush. In very remote areas, established camps do not exist at all, and travelers must choose appropriate camps themselves.
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Dalaman
2007-02-12 03:55:01
Dalaman is a district, as well as the central town of that district, situated in on the southwestern coast of Turkey, in the Mu?la Province. Dalaman is known for its international airport (Dalaman International Airport) which serves as a gateway to the tourists who visit this part of Turkey every year, heading especially to seaside resorts to the west and east of Dalaman such as Marmaris, Fethiye, Köyce?iz, Dalyan, Ölüdeniz and Hisarönü. The airport (IATA: DLM, ICAO: LTBS) is small in comparison to other airports in Turkey, has parking spaces for 14 jet aircraft and is served by many operators. Turkish Airlines offer daily flights to Turkey’s commercial and financial capital Istanbul and serves as a seasonal base for other airlines notably Onur Air, Pegasus Airlines and Freebird Airlines. A new terminal has recently been opened. Apart from aviation activities, Dalaman plays host to one of Turkey’s biggest open prisons where less dangerous prisoners are sent as part of th...
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Istanbul - Bo?aziçi
2007-02-12 03:55:01
Bo?aziçi is the general term, specific to ?stanbul and overlapping administrative divisions, used to denote those parts of the city with view of the Bosphorus. The respective nuances of the two terms (the strait itself and the urban area of Bo?aziçi) being somewhat similar to those between San Francisco Bay and the Bay Area, they are not used interchangeably in correct parlance. The term Bo?aziçi is used with particular emphasis relating to those parts of ?stanbul which are situated north of the Golden Horn (Haliç), starting with the district of Be?ikta? on the European side of the Bosphorus. Thus, the term covers, from south to north, along the European shore, Be?ikta?, Ortaköy, Arnavutköy, Bebek, Rumelihisar?, Baltaliman?, Emirgan, ?stinye, Yeniköy, Tarabya, Kireçburnu, Büyükdere and Sar?yer, and along the Asian shore, Beylerbeyi, Çengelköy, Vaniköy, Kandilli, Anadolu Hisar?, Kanl?ca and Beykoz.
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Investing In Turkey - 2
2007-02-12 03:55:01
Investment Incentives Part of Turkey ?s economic strategy is to create conditions amenable to foreign investors. The country thus provides generous incentives in various ways. Besides a speedy promised application process, there is a wide-open playing field (in terms of the relatively open sectors of activity). There are no conditions for approval of foreign credit acquisition, nor for approval of licenses, technical assistance or managerial agreements. There are no limitations regarding participation of foreign capital, nor regarding the number of foreigners who may be employed as managers and staff. Profits, fees, royalties and repatriation of capital (in the event of sale or liquidation) are also free and guaranteed. Further, there is no ceiling on licensing fees and royalty rates. Another major (and classic) incentive is tax exemption. There is a catch, however, in that one must invest a certain amount of money to get them. Here, the magic number is relative, changing to reflect ...
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Investing In Turkey
2007-02-12 03:55:01
Ever thought of investing in Turkey ? This ancient land of stunning natural beauty and abundant resources is now actively trying to revive its historic role as the commercial link between east and west. Besides its choice geographical placement, Turkey seems to have it all: a rich agricultural heartland, heavy industry, huge stretches of coastline on three different seas, as well as great tourism potential, not to mention a very favorable relationship with the United States. Especially now that plans have been approved for the long-anticipated Baku-Ceyhan oil pipeline, Turkey is developing into a hot emerging market. The government is actively seeking out foreign investors on huge privatization programs in the fields of energy, telecommunications and infrastructure projects. The Turkish Constitution has also been amended to allow for international arbitration- a previous lack that had scared off potential investors. All in all, the situation is becoming increasingly favorable. Yet th...
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Safe Travel in Turkey
2007-02-12 03:55:01
Most travelers comment on the friendliness and hospitality of the Turkish people. It really is exceptional. Turkey is not only friendly, it’s as safe as Europe and North America, although no place is completely safe. Here are some travel danger statistics to put things in perspective. If you’re worried about war in the region, read this. If you’re worried about terrorism, read this.
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Marmaris - History
2007-02-12 03:55:01
Although it is not certain when Marmaris was founded, in the 6th century BC the city was known as Physkos, and considered part of Caria. According to the historian Herodotus, there was a castle in Marmaris since 3000 BC. During the Hellenistic Age, Caria was invaded by Alexander the Great and the castle was besieged. The 600 inhabitants of the town realised that they had no chance against the invading army and burned their valuables in the castle before escaping to the hills with their women and children. The invaders, well aware of the strategic value of the castle, repaired the destroyed sections to house a few hundred soldiers before the main army returned home. The next important event during the history of Marmaris was almost two thousand years later, in the mid-fifteenth century, when the Ottoman Empire began to rise after the efforts of Sultan Mehmet II, who succeeded in conquering and uniting under one banner the various tribes and kingdoms of Anatolia. Some of his greatest ...
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