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Finish the Sentence: Turkey

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It’s fitting that halfway through my round the world trip I should arrive in the country halfway between the East and the West, the culture-clash of Europe and Asia that is modern Turkey. People are exceptionally friendly here, even the guys who don’t want to sell you a rug. Below are the locals and travellers who spent a few minutes of their lives with me, and a few more finishing these sentences. Non-Turkish have country codes.



Maria (AUS)
I am inspired by: The people I cross paths with in my life
I regret: Not having the time and money to do everything in every country
Today I am grateful for: Being able to breathe and see the world

Belinda (AUS)
I am inspired by: Family
I regret: Feeling powerless to prevent making the same mistakes
Today I am grateful for: Life

Janelle (AUS)
I am inspired by: People who set out to achieve what they want
I regret: Not travelling earlier
Today I am grateful for: No bombings in Istanbul


Sarena (AUS)
I am inspired by: People
I regret: Lots of things
Today I am grateful for: Friends

Cathy (CA)
I am inspired by: Ambition
I regret: Letting fear get in my way
Today I am grateful for: Making it safely to Istanbul

James (IRL)
I am inspired by: Differences in people
I regret: Working
Today I am grateful for: Being in Istanbul


Tash (AUS)
I am inspired by: The world
I regret: Wasting time and not being able to do the things I wanted to do
Today I am grateful for: Being in the company of nice people

Hilmi
I am inspired by: My first girlfriend, who inspired me to open a hostel
I regret: When this girlfriend left me
Today I am grateful for: My parents, and our customers

Mauricio (PAN)
I am inspired by: Traveling, for the people, the places, the food
I regret: Not being able to experience what it is to live in each place I visit
Today I am grateful for: Fortunate mistakes, and the people I meet


Alice (AUS)
I am inspired by: My dad
I regret: Certain lovers
Today I am grateful for: Freedom

Tracy (CA)
I am inspired by: Life
I regret: Certain options in life
Today I am grateful for: Doing what I want to do

Nezo
I am inspired by: My mother
I regret: Trust
Today I am grateful for: Being able to realize


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