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Podcast Episode 9. The Cemeteries of Gallipoli
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The cemeteries of Gallipoli hold tens of thousands who died in 1915; every one a story of a life cut short by the tragedy that occurred here in this beautiful place.
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Diving the Saint Didier, Turkey
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I walked for an hour through the busy city of Antalya, Turkey, to reach the dive centre. I was excited about the day ahead, as I was going to dive on the WWII wreck of the Saint Didier.
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The Saint Didier, Turkey
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Only a kilometre from Antalya harbour, Turkey, hidden beneath the sparkling waters captured in millions of holiday photos, is a little-known WWII wreck.
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The Cemeteries of Gallipoli, Turkey
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The cemeteries of Gallipoli hold tens of thousands who died in 1915; every one a story of a life cut short by the tragedy that occurred here in this beautiful place.
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HMS Lundy and HMS Louis, Turkey
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Diving the gloomy waters off the Gallipoli coast in Turkey was a nervous but fascinating experience.
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Visiting Gallipoli, Turkey
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Gallipoli is a beautiful place with a fascinating, tragic history. The Turkish people are committed to keeping this history alive, and ensuring that visitors have the opportunity to discover and learn.
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Wildlife in Canakkale, Turkey
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I was walking through one of the local parks in Canakkale, Turkey, and noticed something a little unusual. Looking very much like a tortoise, I assumed it was a kid’s toy. The tortoise looking thing then started moving, and after a closer look I realised that it was, indeed, a tortoise.
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Bumper Stickers and National Heroes, Turkey
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The other day I saw a couple of bumper stickers featuring modern Turkey’s founding father Mustafa Ataturk. Which got me thinking: what if patriotic Aussies could have bumper stickers of their favourite giant of Australian politics, instead of just the southern cross and Ned Kelly?
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Old Bodrum, Turkey
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Bodrum, Turkey, is a popular resort town for sun-deprived Europeans, but isn’t just hotels, souvenir shops, nightclubs and STIs. The place has a long history, and some interesting sites to check out.
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The Kindness of Strangers II, Turkey
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The Skipper had told us that the Turkish people readily go out of their way to help visitors to their country. A local bloke definitely made our visit to Ayvalik memorable, making sure three strangers and a dog felt welcome in his town.