Will (Random Traveling Black Guy) travelled across Turkey during Ramadan, from Istanbul's mosques, towers and hookah courtyards to the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli, the ruins of Troy and Ephesus, and the white terraces of Pamukkale. For anyone who wants rich history with a few wow moments along the way.
Will (Random Traveling Black Guy) made this his first stop on arriving in Istanbul late at night and called it an amazing place. It's well placed in the old city for walking to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. (via Random Traveling Black Guy vlog)
Picked by Will (Random Traveling Black Guy)Built as a church in 537 and a mosque since 1453. Will (Random Traveling Black Guy) went inside during Ramadan to see people at prayer and learn what it means to them, and spent his days marvelling at the area around it. (via Random Traveling Black Guy vlog)
Picked by Will (Random Traveling Black Guy)A historic medrese courtyard full of hookah cafés. A local friend brought Will (Random Traveling Black Guy) here during Ramadan for a traditional meal and hookah, eating with complete strangers who he said felt like family. (via Random Traveling Black Guy vlog)
Picked by Will (Random Traveling Black Guy)One of Istanbul's most famous sights, overlooking Beyoğlu and Karaköy. Will (Random Traveling Black Guy) walked there past people fishing on the bridge and called it incredible: 'wow, wow, wow'. (via Random Traveling Black Guy vlog)
Picked by Will (Random Traveling Black Guy)The legendary city of the Trojan War, with a giant wooden horse to see. Will (Random Traveling Black Guy) said seeing what he learned about as a kid with his own eyes was really cool. The horse from the film is in Çanakkale town. (via Random Traveling Black Guy vlog)
Picked by Will (Random Traveling Black Guy)Believed to be Mary's last home, in a nature park between Ephesus and Selçuk, and sacred to both Christians and Muslims. Will (Random Traveling Black Guy) found it a really spiritual, holy place. (via Random Traveling Black Guy vlog)
Picked by Will (Random Traveling Black Guy)Brilliantly preserved Greek and Roman ruins, including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre that once held 24,000 people. Will (Random Traveling Black Guy) called it incredible and said it truly felt like going back in time. (via Random Traveling Black Guy vlog)
Picked by Will (Random Traveling Black Guy)The 'cotton castle' - white mineral terraces formed by thermal springs, with Cleopatra's Pool for a soak in the warm, fizzy water. Will (Random Traveling Black Guy) called it gorgeous and passed on a tip that the water is said to help eczema and psoriasis. (via Random Traveling Black Guy vlog)
Picked by Will (Random Traveling Black Guy)Gallipoli's WWI battlefields and memorials, including Lone Pine, where soldiers from Morocco, Algeria, Senegal, India and beyond are remembered. Will (Random Traveling Black Guy) called the sea views stunning and highly recommends it to history buffs and casual travellers alike. (via Random Traveling Black Guy vlog)
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