Çanakkale, TÜRKIYE – Situated along the Dardanelles Strait, the historic city of Çanakkale has hosted many civilizations from the Lydians to the Persians and the Ottomans. We visited the city after Youth Journalism...
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The author and her father. (Hostettler-Davies family photo used with permission.) The author as a...
Walking carefully on slippery, ancient steps
Pamukkale, TÜRKIYE – The Cotton Castle! Located in the Denizli province of western Türkiye, this...
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Immerse yourself in other cultures to deepen your understanding
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