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Those who are unfamiliar with Turkey ‘s country think the national beverage is coffee, but tea is the inseparable drink of Turkish society. Women, relatives , and friends frequently meet in tea gardens, while men flock to male-dominated tea houses which are the focal point of most towns and villages. Returning to the old days...Read More

Trabzon isn’t one of my favorite Turkish cities, but it serves as a good sightseeing base in the region. Although few western tourists go in that direction, Middle East people are a frequent sight. It also enjoyed great financial success during the 1990’s as a central hub of the travel suitcase trade. Socialism had gone...Read More