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Oh, Istanbul!
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New Straits Times
10-13-2007
Oh, Istanbul!
Byline: James Hipkiss
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Section: '6'
Column: Travel
JAMES HIPKISS gets acquainted with historic Istanbul and finds that it is not only the history buff who will take away charming memories of the city with him.
GETTING THERE:
Fly direct to Istanbul on MAS at around RM3,400 upwards for a return flight. You may get cheaper deals with other carriers, but with stopovers...
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