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After admiring the looks of Hagia Sophia, he proceded to walk through the park into the Blue Mosque. At 2 p.m. he went to the Blue Mosque. The center of the mosque is decorated blue tiles. He could see what Islam religion looks like. It was made out of grey bricks and looked even bigger than the Hagia Sophia. Most of the inside didn’t have a roof and there was a lot of corridors and collumns. When he walked on the street, his attention was drawn to the Börek bazaar. The Traveller Boy was hungry, so he bought himself one. He liked it, and he would eat another one, but he was full. After that they went to Topkapı Palace.&nbsp;It was built in 1478 by Mehmet the Conqueror and the Ottoman sultans lived there for centuries. They were also very impressed from here,and then they went to the Basilica Cistern.They were very tired but they didn't give up visiting.Basilica Cistern&nbsp;was built&nbsp;by the Byzantine Emperor Justinianus (527-565),to provide water the imperial residence of the Great Palace and other places in the region at a height of nine meters&nbsp;high.There are a total of 336 columns. It was a very mystical and mysterious place.There was also an acoustic performance when they were there. They were amazed and glad they didn't give up.The first day of their trip they were very tired and they very hungry. The Traveller Boy and his family went to the restaurant to eat something special.He ate Lahmacun, a traditional eastern dish, also known as Arabic, Armenian and Turkish pizza.It consists of a very thin dough and meat filling.Also they tasted historical Sultan Ahmet meatball and they took Turkish tea that is very popular in this city.Then they went to their hotel. They were tired but happy.

In the last day, They saw a wonderful amphitheater built very long time ago,Colosseo.It was used to watch the fights of Gladiators with wild animals.That was so exciting.The Traveller Boy thought it must be very difficult to build such a fantastic architecture so long time ago.

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After Colesseo, they visited Arco di Constantino and sat down there for a while as they were tired a lot. They drank some lemonade as it was a little hot that day and they took lots of photos there by standing in front of this historical Arch.

At the end of the last day , They saw Bocca Della Verita at Santa Maria in Cosmedin Church.They took lots of photos during their trip.They also bought some magnets of Bocca Della Verita for their friends.

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They saw the monuments of Don Quijote de La Mancha and Sancho Panza. Traveller boy got excited because they were his favourite characters.

They also visited the Almudena Cathedral. It was a very huge construction.

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On the third day, they continued their trip where they left off.&nbsp;Traveler boy thinking, that he is already kinda close to the Asia border decided to cross it and visit the other side of the city using the underground metro system. At first he was impressed by the technical challenge building this must have been but he quickly arrived at the other end of the river.They arrived Eminönü.The other side had even more fishermen and even more restaurants. It was very hot and Traveler Boy decided to get a cone of ice cream, the ice cream was great, but the way it was served was really unique and fun. He ate the ice cream with a tasty cake and moved on with his journey.They went to the Spice Bazaar in Eminönü. This bazaar&nbsp;is famous for its herbalists,&nbsp;products such as natural medicines, spices, flower seeds, rare plant roots and shells. They were enchanted by the spice smells and bought many spices.&nbsp;

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Traveler boy and his family see different architectures in different places in Istanbul and they tasted different foods such as macaroon,Vefa boza, Sadrazam kebab,Sarıyer Böreği,Kanlıca yoghurt and fish and bread,kumpir, kokoreç,kısır,lahmacun,ice cream . Traveller boy and his family were very happy to have such an experience.&nbsp;They decided to come again at the first opportunity.

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Oh my God!We had a five star holiday in Rome!

They tasted various types of Pasta during their trip and they were all very yummy.They tried Pasta al Pomodoro,alla Vongole and alla carbanora and The Traveller boy's favourite one was Pasta al Pomodoro.They also tasted ciambella and crostata di ricotta.They all liked the Italian cuisine very much.The weather was very good during their trip and the people in Rome were all very kind, happy and joyful.They enjoyed their trip very much.The Traveller boy says'I can recommend you to visit Rome in April. ' It was an unforgottable holiday for the Traveller boy and his friends.

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TRAVEL TO MADRID

We took a red bus and went to the famous clock tower Big Ben. Actually Big Ben was the name of the big bell on the clock tower.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was called Elizabeth Tower&nbsp;in 2012. The clock has become a&nbsp;cultural symbol of the United Kingdom.

We saw the Tower Bridge and we had&nbsp;a boat tour on the River Thames.&nbsp;Tower Bridge was very big. The bridge is 800 feet (240&nbsp;m) in length. There were two bascules. They raised million times in a year. It was a historical bridge. However It was brilliant.

Canoeing and kayaking were very popular sports on the River Thames. People went canoeing and kayaking to explore the River Thames. There was also a boat race on river.

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A MIRACULOUS TRIP OF THE TRAVELLER BOY IN ROME

...In April, The Traveller boy and his friends went to Rome, The Capital of two Cities, in Italy.Rome was a very romantic city with lots of historical places to visit.The weather was warm and sunny most of the time in April. In the first day, They woke up at a sunny and warm day.They visited Piazza Navona, the biggest square in Rome and it was fantastic.They walked around and saw lots of different historical buildings there and took lots of photos around Piazza Navona.They also had a lunch in a restaurant and The Traveller boy ate pasta al pomodoro, it was so delicious.He will never forget its taste. They had lots of fun !

After visiting Piazza Navona ,they went to see Campo Dei Fiori and saw a very big square and bazaar and there were lots of fruits, vegetables, florist's and gift shops .And they bought some gifts to their parents.The Traveller Boy bought a seramic vase to his mum and an antique watch to his dad.It was a very tiring day and they went to the hotel and had a rest.

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He finished his tour in Champs de Mars, a park at the foot of Tour Eiffel

Here Traveller Boy, bought some souvenirs in the local market where he also tasted some macarons, a sort of sweet round candies and the famous delicious Crèpe.

...and in July, Traveller Boy went to Paris, the so called&#160; "Ville Lumière".&#160;

&nbsp;He was in Paris for the first time and he couldn’t miss the “must see” of this beautiful Town He booked a hotel in the town centre so that he could easily get around on foot. He was told the best way to visit Paris is hanging out along its old fascinating streets, experiencing emotions that its spectacular monuments and lovely corners, evoke. It was a lovely day, so he decided to walk .

After that we went to London Eye. The view of London at the top was magnificient. It was Europe's tallest wheel. It was the most popular tourist attraction in United Kingdom. We were 4 pupils. we paid 23£&nbsp; per person for this breathtaking scenery. We paid 72£&nbsp; in total.

We went to a big restaurant and I had fish and chips there. I paid 13€ for it. Later we ate Sticky Toffee Pudding. We looked into Menu. We learned British Cuisine here. Bangers and Mash, Steak and Kidney Pie, Bacon Sandwich and Beef Wellington were some important British Foods. For me, They were fast food. However they were delicious.

 Traveller Boy visited the Sacré-Coeur: Consecrated in 1919, this Church, in a Roman-Byzantine style, is one of the most iconic monuments in Paris. At the top of the Butte Montmarte, it has one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the capital, from 130 metres above ground. Sacré Coeur is recognizable by its white colour.

They also tried Spanish food.They had Paella, Gaspacho soup, Seviche and Tortilia .They were all yummy. The people were also very kind and cheerful. They enjoyed their holiday in Madrid a lot.

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On the second day, they went to Istiklal Street and Taksim Square. After a little tour there, they went to Galata Tower. Galata Tower is considered as one of the oldest towers in the world. Galata Tower was built by the Byzantine Emperor Anastasius in 528 as a lighthouse tower. The Traveler boy and his family learned some of these legends from the guides there and took pictures in the beautiful view of the Galata Tower.

Later they went&nbsp;Karakoy&nbsp;on foot and they caught fish together with the fishermen who were fishing in Karaköy. They had a lot of fun.Later, they went Dolmabahce Palace, exploring the old interiors..It was built in the Ottoman period, the most important feature of the palace was the use of Atatürk as a residence in Istanbul during the Republic period and the great leader&nbsp;Atatürk died in this palace on November 10, 1938. They were very impressed by the architecture of the Dolmabahce Palace . Then, they went to Ortaköy to eat Kumpir (baked potatoes ), after having their dinner at Ortakoy beach, they drank Turkish coffees with the view of Kız Kulesi.

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The day after,Traveller Boy couldn’t miss the Champs Elysées which compete with the Eiffel Tower as a symbol of the city. The Avenue des Champs Elysées is the most famous and elegant street in Paris. Already in the 1700s it was a fashion street and Marie Antoinette and her bridesmaids walked there.He walked to the end of the Elysian Fields, as far as the important monument called “Arc de Triomphe “in Place de Gaulle.The monument was commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte to celebrate the victory in the battle of Austerlitz and was inspired by the Arch of Titus in the Forum of Rome

A croissant? Oh,Yes! It's so Yummy!

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Later, they went to the Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar was a very large and historical place with 21 gates.It was established 600 years ago. You can find anything you want in this market. Traveler boy's mother liked a hand-made woven bag. His brother liked a leather jacket. They bought Turkish delight, Istanbul magnets and a ceramic vase from there as a souvenir. Later, they returned to Eminönü,&nbsp;they ate&nbsp;fish and bread in Eminönü and joined the Bosphorus tour. The Bosphorus tour was very impressive.After&nbsp;that they went to see the&nbsp;Süleymaniye&nbsp;Mosque because Süleymaniye Mosque is on a hill and they could take the most beautiful Istanbul photographs&nbsp;there. The traveler boy took many photos of the view of İstanbul.

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On the fourth day, they went to Miniaturk. Miniaturk is Turkey's first miniature park. Here they had the opportunity to learn about a very important historical place in Turkey and There are the miniature models scaled down to 1/25 of the places Later, they went to Eyüp square with a ferry trip. He ecountered a lot of mosques everywhere he looked.They ate a casserole of Eyüp at the historical restaurant in Eyüp square. Then they took the cable car to Pier Loti and drank their coffee in the view of the Golden Horn Bridge

On the fifth and last day of their trip, they went to the Big Island, They rented bicycles and toured the island. They visited the Hagia Yorgi Church and the Islands Museum, the magnificent and eye-catching Historical Mansions.They&nbsp;tasted mussels and kokorec at the restaurants on the beach.

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On the first day of their trip, they started the day at 9 o'clock,they went to eat breakfast and chose Dondurma ice cream from the city of Kahramanmaraş. They are made from milk, sugar, sahlep and mastic, with flavorings. The mixture is whipped. All ice cream can be called dondurma in Turkish, this traditional product is known as Maraş dondurması. . The Turk serving ice cream before giving it to us, joked a little bit of us.Then&nbsp;our Traveler Boy bought a map and he and his family decided to go to Sultan Ahmet Square.There were many places to visit here.They first visited the Hagia Sophia .Hagia Sophia was an eye-catching place In this place, which he saw, he could admire amazing views from the inside of the temple, e.g. old architecture and huge luminous lamps. He took advantage of crying column and saw beautiful ornaments.It was built in the 6th century. It was one of the 8 wonders of the world at that time. At the end of the adventure The Traveller Boy took a picture of Hagia Sophia.

Hello I am Traveler boy. I was very excited last week because we had a London trip on the 5th of June. In London we had a great day with my schoolmates. Firstly, we went to St Paul’s Cathedral. It is an important tourist attraction in London.

Then we went to Buckhingam Palace to watch the changing of Guards. There&nbsp;was a lof of soldiers and they were wearing red jackets and black hats and they were marching . It was an interesting ceremony.

The Traveller Boy went to Madrid with his family in August.It was a great city.The weather was sunny and hot but the evenings were warm They stayed at a hotel in the city centre.It was comfortable.

They walked around the Plaza de Espana and the Returo park and had a boat trip on Eltanque Lake first. Then they saw some historical places. They visited the Royal Palace of Madrid and an old Spanish Castle. They were amazing.

We visited British Museum. We saw human history, art and culture there. It was the first public national museum&nbsp;in the world. Sir Hans Sloane was important figure for its history. There was a Great Court and Reading Rooms in it. There were the Rosetta Stone, the mausoleum of Halicarnassus and Egyptian objects.

We went to a shop to buy souvenirs. I bought magnets and keychains for my family and friends. They were Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, London Bus and Red Phone Booth. I took photos in front of the red phone booth. Actually I took a lot of photos everywhere. The weather was warm. And it was an enjoyable trip.&nbsp;

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Traveller Boy wanted to start his sightseeing tour from the Tour Eiffel&nbsp;because it is the symbol of Paris. He climbed up on the top of the Tower. From there he enjoyed the best view of Paris.

&nbsp;On the first floor of the tower there is a restaurant, the 58 Tour Eiffel.&nbsp;At lunchtime, he sat there to have the best typical French dishes: "escargot, soup d'oignons and fois gras"."

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Mehmet,Nihal, İrem,İlknur, Alperen,Sadettin, Zeynep

Furkan,İdil, Emirhan,Eylül, Eslem,Nehir,Serra Ecenaz,Berra

Dorian, Natalia, Michał, Zosia, M.Eminİ.Burak,Özgü, Zeynep,Hilal,Sude, Ecrin,Azra

Yaren,Mehmet Kaan Zeynep,Kaan Salih, Hacer,Yeliz,Eda, Bedriye,Julka, Karolina,Maja,Julka

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Hilal, Sude, Efsanur, Zeynepnaz, Kardelen

Hatice, Mert Ali, Ilgın, Aybüke, Ecrin, Ebrar, Elif, Burak

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Aglaya, Angela, Elica, Mariya, Niya, Deniz, Konstantin 

D'Agosta Meli Giudice Bertolone, Polizzi Virgadaula Di Noto Fiorente

Fatma A., Hatice K., Ranagül B., Gözde K.

Mina S.,Martin K.,Antonya M.,Jamie F.,George F.,Plamena G.,Syana E.

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Hi!Are you ready for reading my experiences during my holiday?

I hope you like my travel and holiday experiences.

Thanks to all of our partners and their hardworking students who prepared every page of our book with great devotion.

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On his last day in Paris, he spent all the day inside the Louvre Museum. He went in across the spectacular modern glass Pyramid entrance, then he admired all the precious art works.

Time passed by quicly while loooking at all the magnificent statues and paintings, including the famous Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. Late in the afternoon, when he went back to the hotel, he was really happy of all the beauty he had enjoyed in Paris but he was also aware he would heartily come back in the future!

In the second day, They saw Pantheon a very old temple which shows the impressive and attractive architecture of Rome history.The traveller Boy thought ' Oh my God! What an unbelievable construction is it?' .He always liked Historical constructions. They were all very impressed by attractive archtitecture of Rome history.

After Pantheon , They visited Altare della Patria and it was awesome.They took some photos while walking on its long and awesome stairs.The statues there were so much amazing.Then They went to a cafe and ate Ciambella and drank coffee to have some rest.

At the end of the day , They visited Piazza del Campidoglio, laid down on the summit of Capitoline Hill ,one of the most famous Seven Hills of Rome.It was magnificient under the lights of the evening.There were 3 historical buildings looking at eachother at a square designed by Michelangelo.They took photos under the statue of Marcus Aurelius and walked down to have our dinner and Pasta alle vongole was very good.

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It's May, this year The Traveller Boy and his family went to Asia - to visit Istanbul. They went to Istanbul by a plane. The airlines were very comfy and the flight was very short. After exiting the airport, he was very hungry so he made his way to the restaurant borrowing a bike. He saw a lot of cats on the way there, It seems there is a lot of cats on the streets of Istanbul. After arriving at the restaurant he ordered a plate from the menu called kisir and sat there waiting for his meal. When the food was ready he ate the full dish and continued his journey threw Istanbul. They were very curious about Istanbul. Because the Traveler Boy&nbsp;read in a book that Istanbul is one of the most important cities in the world with its nature, culture and location. When they came to Istanbul, the first thing they did was to cross the Boshorous Bridge. They stayed in Istanbul for five days. The weather was sunny and warm in May. They prefer staying in a small,friendly hotel. The owners of the hotel were very friendly and hospitable people.

He bought" a fan " , a Spanish souvenir for his grandmother.

They watched a Flamenco Dance show one night.The music and the dance was charming.

He could not watch the bullfights because it was not the season for the fights,but he bought a bull figure for his grandfather.

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