"Frugal Traveler
Modernity or Tradition: Istanbul at a Crossroad Finds Its Own Way
By MATT GROSS
Published: November 12, 2006
One million lira,” piped the cashier at the cybercafe. And for the one millionth time since arriving in Istanbul, I did a double take. How could a few minutes online add up to such a staggering figure? And how, on a budget of just $500, was I going to make it through the weekend? "
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