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Mix Of Cultures

After a very long time of waiting this moment to come, finally I had the chance to make my dream of travelling around the world come true. Last Feb. 06 I applied the Schengen visa from the Greek embassy but unfortunately it was rejected, I was planning to see Europe (France, Greece, Belgium..). I was very disappointed and thought that it is impossible for a young man to do it. But "IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING" My friend on VT (Fouads) was planning to go to Istanbul for business trip, Fouad is the one who gave me the hope back again (Thank you my brother).
After only one day in the turkish embassy I got the visa, and the first adventure in my life had started.

This picture of Aya Sophia is a proof of the mix of cultures in Istanbul.

I'm still working on this page, more pictures and tips will be added soon.

Thanks for visiting my page and enjoy your time.

Rami Albateh..

A new day has come

Yes, a new day has come but it was the last day for me in Istanbul, this picture was taken in the early morning in the international airport of Istanbul, at this moment i was remembering the greatest moments that I spent in Istanbul, it is very difficult to leave a beautiful country like Turkey behind. Turkey was the second home for me, but at the end the plane took off and this is LIFE. It won't be the last time.....

  • Last visit to Istanbul: Apr 2006
  • Intro Updated Aug 26, 2006
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  • magdalena2007's Profile Photo
    Aug 3, 2007 at 5:07 AM

    Greetings from NY.. Beautiful pages! love reading everything.

  • Travel2write's Profile Photo
    Jun 16, 2007 at 3:22 PM

    Wonderful pictures! Happy travels. John

  • photonina's Profile Photo
    Oct 17, 2006 at 1:21 PM

    Oh, how I love this city!!!! even my bones start to ache when I think of Istanbul!!! :)) great pictures Rami! wonderful! super! best from Tbilisi my friend! hope to see you here!

  • tijs's Profile Photo
    Oct 7, 2006 at 4:11 PM

    Thanks for sharing your pictures of Istanbul and especially your sweet memories with us, Rami. Happy to see you online again. Looking forward to the moment that you'll manage to visit Europe. xTijs

  • chauncenetta's Profile Photo
    Aug 2, 2006 at 4:39 PM

    Oh Rami, I am so happy for you that you went to Stamboul !! A magnificant place indeed. Turkiye ... so close and so far away.

  • tvdm's Profile Photo
    Jul 6, 2006 at 1:39 AM

    The pictures are beautiful Rami! Like I said: I still have to make my way there some time!

  • Bavavia's Profile Photo
    Jun 18, 2006 at 7:43 AM

    Looks like it was a cold day outside the Aya Sofia in the picture....! very nice photos of Turkey!

  • norain's Profile Photo
    May 30, 2006 at 7:20 PM

    very nice pics :)

  • Chuchy's Profile Photo
    May 29, 2006 at 6:03 AM

    Very very very beautiful pictures of Istanbul... :) It's the city of my dream. Take care, Sveta.

  • call_me_rhia's Profile Photo
    May 14, 2006 at 2:11 PM

    well, next time u come here... it's decided... :-) we'll sort out the visa thing, somehow...

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