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Nov 2008
53m 30s

154 Turkey: Beyond Istanbul

RICK STEVES
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Turkey has become a favorite haunt of travelers who look for a distinct and welcoming culture -- living on top of layers of history from the civilizations of long ago. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, tour guide Meli Seval introduces us to the appeal of Turkey deep within the country -- beyond the cosmopolitan scene in Istanbul. 
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