"Finding seasons of hope in Istanbul, where East meets West
Rick Steves find hope for the future in Istanbul
By Rick Steves
Tribune Media Services
If all you know about Islam is Gaddafi, Khomeini, Saddam, and Osama bin Laden, it's no wonder you see a threat. I balance my take on Islam by traveling to (and learning about) mainstream countries such as Turkey — a moderate Islamic nation with a determination to face the West without giving up its culture."
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