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Lahore

February 5, 2006 by Usman IsmailLeave a Comment

If you take a fact file about Pakistan you will see the Islamabad is the official capital with its planned streets and neatly organized suburbs. You will also find Karachi mentioned as the economical and industrial capital with its huge twelve million people, bustling streets and polluted atmosphere. A city you may not find mentioned in that book is Lahore the cultural and spiritual heart of Pakistan. This ancient city on the bank of river Ravi … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Culture, Dancing, Festival, Food and Wine, Mosque, Music, Pakistan

Istanbul, Turkey

by Dave · 8 Comments

Pelin Ayan is our long time Social Media Director - she also lives in Istanbul and has these recommendations (PDF file) for 3 days in the capital city. Turkiye in the winter can be cold, very cold. However the cold and the largest snow storm in over 50 years did not stop me from spending as much time hopping from one tourist attraction to the next. Over a foot and a half of snow fell in Istanbul the week I was there, and western Turkey is … [Read more...]

Istanbul, Turkey – Must See Attractions

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Some of the primary historical attractions are only open on certain days of the week. Many are open from Tuesday through Sunday and are closed Mondays. Dave has visited the following sites within Istanbul. Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii) was constructed in the early 1600's. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Because this is such a heavily visited tourist destination, tourists are only allowed to enter from one of the side doors … [Read more...]

Morocco – Fes

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Fes is a city of over 1.3 million people, of which about 450,000 people live in the old medina - the walled city. For those who have never been to Morocco or visited an old town such as this - its unlike any western town on the planet. The medina area is truly like stepping back in time. Taken at the oldest university in Fes, which is now crumbling awayFes is one of the largest medieval type cities still in existence. At first glance the … [Read more...]

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