For me, Turkey offers some of the most accessible travel thrills anywhere.

It's a distinct and welcoming culture living upon layers and layers of history.

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Coming up on travel with Rick Steve's, we're delving deeper into Turkey and getting acquainted with some of the small towns and countryside of Anatolia.

That westernmost peninsula of Asia that hosted a commotion of civilizations, including today's modern yet surprisingly traditional Republic of Turkey.

My long-time tour guide friend Melikas of all joins us to take your calls as we consider options for

touring the Turkish countryside.

We'll discuss visiting important sites that can help you retrace the steps of St Paul,

the Virgin Mary, Rumi, and as far back as Abraham,

and even the Garden of Eden.

People in Haran are still living the lifestyle of Abraham

so you really look like Abraham could be coming out and hit you

when you go around the corner.

Come with us as Melli inspires us to embrace the magic of Turkey,

just ahead on Travel with Rick Steeves.

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Whether you plan to rent a car to explore the back roads of Turkey

or take advantage of its fine bus system,

or even if you just have a few hours while your cruise ships in port,

there's a lot to experience in the small

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