Istanbul & Surroundings Travel Adventures [electronic resource].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lafferty, Samantha.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adventure travel.

Istanbul (Turkey)--Description and travel.

Istanbul (Turkey)--Guidebooks.

Local Subjects:

Adventure travel.

Istanbul (Turkey)--Description and travel.

Istanbul (Turkey)--Guidebooks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305 p.)

Place of Publication:

: Hunter Publishing, Inc., 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

""If, like me, you are a bit tired of the ethnocentric social commentary that seems to come with certain well known guidebooks then you could do worse than try this one. Simple to use, well written and accurate, I found it invaluable and couldn't fault any of its recommendations nor descriptions."" -- Yurt (Amazon reviewer) Turkey is so diverse it could almost be described as a continent rather than a country. In the west, mountains and pine forests frame a staggeringly beautiful coastline. The central steppe has the peculiar rock churches and underground cities of Cappadocia and the cosmopo

Contents:

The Golden Horn; Eminönü; Beyoglu to Taksim Square; Taksim Square; Along the Bosphorus; Asian Istanbul; Excursions From Istanbul; Children's Istanbul; Spectator Sports; Adventures; Adventures on Wheels; Adventures on Water; Adventures on Foot; Cultural Adventures; Adventures for the Body & Soul; Shopping; Boutiques; Nightlife; Bars; Nightclubs; Where to Stay; Hotels; Apartments; Where to Eat; Restaurants; Cafés; Appendix; RECOMMENDED READING; Turkish History; Art & Architecture; Culture; Travel; Novels; Cookery; Recommended Tour Companies; Turkish Tour Operators; Ankara; Istanbul

Aegean CoastMediterraneanCoast; Cappadocia; Black Sea Coast; US & Canadian Tour Operators; UK Tour Operators; Adventure Tour Operators; Recommended Guides; Information Sources; Magazines; Language; Numbers; Days of the Week; Months; Greetings; Essentials; Eating Out; Food & Drink; Family; Shopping; Traveling by Car; Traveling by public transport; Places; Accommodation; Common Signs; Introduction; History; The Cradle of Civilization; The Neolithic Age; The Bronze Age; Assyrian Traders; The Hittite Civilization; The Urartian State; The Phrygians & King Midas; The Lydians

The Hellenistic CivilizationAlexander the Great; Science & Slaves at Pergamon; The Romans; The Birth of Christianity; Byzantium; The Crusader Marches; New Threats from the Seljuk Turks; The Rise of the Ottoman Empire; The Young Turks; The Seeds of War; World War I; Collapse & Devastation; The War of Independence; The Grand National Assembly; The Greek War; Early Turkish Republic, 1923-1945; A New Era; The Izmit Earthquake; Renewed Tension; Government; Political System; Turkey & the European Union; Economic Revival; The Land; Geographic Regions; Rivers & Lakes; Flora; Fauna; Birding; Climate

People & CulturePopulation; Education; Family; Military Service; Religion; Customs & Traditions; Turkish Hospitality; Turks at Home; Turkish Baths; Carpets & Kilims; Hubble-Bubble Pipes; Coffee House Culture; Evil Eye; Music; Dance; Turkey on Film; Sports; Travel Information; The Facts; Required Documents; Customs; Business Hours; Public & Religious Holidays; Travel Insurance; Communications; Embassies; Time Zone; Taxes & Tipping; Water Supply; Electrical Supply; Planning Your Trip; When to Visit; Pack Your Bags; Getting Here; Getting Around; Money Matters; Post Offices; Staying Safe

Special ConcernsTerrorism; Earthquakes; Bird Flu; Disabled Travelers; Health; Doctors & Dentists; Pharmacies & Medication; First Aid Kit; Vaccinations; Hospitals; Restrooms; Media; Newspapers; Television & Radio; Major Television Networks; Major Radio Stations; Food & Drink; Cuisine; A Daily Feast; Street Food; Drinks; Where to Eat; Accommodation; How to Book; Accommodation Options; Shopping; Useful Websites; Official Information; General Information; Istanbul; Getting Here & Getting Around; By Air; Major Roads; By Bus; By Train; By Tram; By Sea; Travel Around Town; History; Sightseeing

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-282-25132-5

9786612251320

OCLC:

889675916