Happy New Year

I wish everyone a very happy new year. I wish there will be peace in the world. I wish everyone happiness, success, love and money. Below there are photos from Turkey on December 31, 2007.

Sailing Paradise

The azure waters of the Mediterranean, the Aegean, and the Black Sea, as well as the Sea of Marmara, surround Turkey to the south, west and north.

With over 8,333 kilometres of coastline along the four seas, Turkey is a veritable treasure chest of coves, inlets, bays and beaches at which yachtsmen can choose a different and private anchorage each night. The sailing paradise of Turkey is also home to the Blue Voyage. This idyllic cruise means sailing with the winds, into coves and over the seas and becoming one with nature. It is also an experience of the history of man from the perspective of the sea rather than from the land, a journey which carries you to the private beach of Cleopatra, the eternal fires of remains of ancient civilizations. For lovers of the active life, sailing in clear waters provides great opportunities for swimming, fishing, waterskiing, surfing and diving.

Sailing in Turkey also allows you to experience a truly enriching cultural exchange with the hospitable and gracious people of the coastal villages and towns. The tempered winds which generally blow from the west and northwest make the long summers ideal for yachting, and seem to encourage an appreciation of nature. From some of the turquoise coast's unspoilt and sheltered bays you can see mountain peaks rising to almost 3,000 metres above sea level.

In Turkey, modem facilities and comfort have not overshadowed ancient hospitality and the slower pace of life. The pleasure of yachting in Turkey will tempt you to come back again and again, to explore yet another stretch of coast and to relive the luxurious ease of life on the sea.

TURKEY WILL BE ON YOUR YACHT'S ROUTE…

You can hire a yacht, with or without crew, in Turkey or you can sail to Turkey in your own yacht.

Please visit the website of the Turkish Consulate to enquire whether, due to the nationality, you require a visa to visit Turkey or not.

for more information:
http://www.gototurkey.co.uk/
http://www.pupa.com.tr/

http://www.budgetsailingturkey.com/english/default.asp

Turkish Blue Voyage

The Scenes from Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010

To get detailed information about Istanbul, visit these sites:

http://www.istanbultouristguide.com/

http://english.istanbul.com/?Vst=2

http://www.istanbulguide.net/anglais/index.htm

You Must See This Beauty

Have you ever been to Turkey? The meeting of continents, Asia and Europe. If you are interested in history and different cultures , if you like shopping, if you like night life, if you like beach life, if you like eating and drinking, then you'll find so many things to do in Turkey. First visit the video below and then decide when you can come.

You Must Visit Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace, where the Ottoman emperors had lived, is now one of the most magnificient monuments in Istanbul, being visited by thousands of tourists coming all over the world. Located directly behind the St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace was the nerve center of the Ottoman Empire. Built by Mehmet on Istanbul's first hill, overlooking the confluence of the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara, the sprawling, eclectic compound reflects no one particular architectural stamp. It was elaborated on by every new sultan according to need. The Topkapi Palace consists essentially of three distinct areas, namely the Outer Palace (or Birun), the Inner Palace, (or Birun), and the Harem, which are further broken down into various avlu or courtyards connected by gates. Over 50,000 people lived and worked on the palace grounds, making it a veritable city within a city, replete with dorms for various craftsmen, gardeners and guards, all with their own distinctive color-coded garb for easy identification.

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