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Istanbul: The Treasure trove of history

The city casts a spell with its charming history, buildings, food, spices, geography and the very amiable people, writes SHIRLEY GENGA

We arrive in Istanbul, Turkey on a Monday at 10.30am after a six-hour flight from Nairobi. We are filled with excitement and cannot wait to explore the new land. Here we meet with our guide, Hassan.

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