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Back in Istanbul, after far too long away

Soviet-era metros, Istanbul’s travelling dog, a photo trip to the Faroe Islands, and more travel reads.

James Clark
Nov 5, 2021
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ISTANBUL - After two great months in the Balkans I now make my way in a southeasterly direction, which will eventually lead me back to a reopened Australia. It’s been over 8 years since I was last in Istanbul, and like my last visit in 2013, I find myself exclaiming that I should spend more time here. For now, I will take this stopover.

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• A photo trip to the Faroe Islands

• The stunning grandeur of Soviet-era metros

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• The adventures of Boji, Istanbul’s traveling dog

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• Can a map rekindle London’s love of walking?

“By charting the city’s most walkable corridors, the Footways project invites residents to get around by foot — and demand better pedestrian infrastructure.”

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• New Netherlands to Norway ferry service to launch in 2022

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The Nomadic Notes Travel Newsletter is a weekly newsletter of the best travel reads and interesting travel news from around the web, and random ramblings by the editor.

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