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Travel dispatches from a shrinking planet

AUDIO SLIDE SHOW
8.30.07

Rug Burn in Istanbul

Introducing our newest feature: audio slide shows. In the first, the men of the historic Turkish city pluck Jason Fields. And they pluck him but good. Did he mention that he wanted to buy a carpet?

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COMMENTS

Jason,

You’re so funny! Am leaving to go to Istanbul in 2 weeks and I’d like to know how I could share some of my own stories in the same format such as yours ~ I loved it! It’s more entertaining and it really stick with you. Anyway, I’m sure it was great times nonetheless. Thanks for the laughs…

By  on  9.3.07  at  11:26 AM

Jason, with your voice and presentation, I felt I was watching a documentary in one of those IMAX Dome theatres.And then you brought on the smiles still sounding so poignant!
Looking forward to see more of your tours!
Mala Mukunda
Live The Dream…Tell The Tale
http://www.traveling-stories-magazine.com/

By Mala Mukunda  on  9.6.07  at  11:25 AM

You say “I have no carpet” and call the guy who sold it a con man. Does that mean you never received the carpet?

Robin Sparks calling Istanbul home

By Robin Sparks  on  12.27.07  at  04:27 PM

Sounds like you had a nice time, had a home-cooked meal that I am sure was delicious. The carpet most likely cost less than if you bought it here. So what’s the problem? Did they hold a gun to your head?

By  on  2.17.08  at  11:36 AM


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