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Gordon had the opportunity to visit the city of Antalya, and instead of relying on website reviews and travel guides to help him navigate his way, he met up with a local who gave him a guided tour. 

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I recently travelled to the city of Antalya and the beach resort area of Belek, and what a journey it was! 

I got to visit the ‘Old Town’ in Antalya which is many centuries old, had dinner in a restaurant housed in a 250-year-old building, walk through the city gates dating back almost a 1000 years, and experienced the true Turkish delight, called ‘Raki’.

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From sandy beaches to forests and mountains bathed in sunlight, Turkey is a country well worth visiting. The people are friendly and have a saying that every visitor is ‘God’s guest’ which means that hospitality is part of their culture.  

Take a look at some of the pictures I captured in the gallery below: