Aayra Eshmaal

ISLAMABAD, NOV 11 /DNA/ – I have visited much of the world including America, London, Paris, Germany, Holland, Nepal Bhutan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Burma, India, Vietnam, Sharja, Dubai, but the visit of Turkey was an exception. The 16 days I spent there were an outstanding experience.

There was a natural beauty, People are beautiful at heart and in looks also. They treat each other very well. If you happen to go to the sea, and Bay of Bosphorus, and visit different islands and even if your age is 80 then you will feel yourself to be 40. The atmosphere there will make you feel very young.

In Turkiye 5 to 6 places are very beautiful. Cappadocia where through balloons you are taken in the air and enjoy a lot
The beaches of Antalya are very beautiful. In Istabul, Istiklal, Street, Galata Tower, Taksim Square are famous. People seem to be enjoying whether in the trains, bus or metro. They themselves stay happy and keep others happy also.
Hagia Sophia is an excellent example of Turkish architecture. Likewise Blue Mosque and the shrine of Hazrat Ab Ayub (Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Tomb) are also very beautiful.

The stone which conversed with The Holy Prophet PBUH is also there. At Topkapi Palace there are many Islamic artefacts (rarities) . The food is very good. You can find the expensive food and cheap food both there.

There are many islands, Princes’ Islands is very beautiful. There are palatial houses which are very beautiful and made of wood. You will feel much new spirit in you when you go there. There is in fact an unbelievable enjoyment. It is as if you visited paradise. Cleanliness is immaculate. The people are very loving, pleasant natured and warm hearted. They treat each other very well.
(Above are the first hand observations of a senior journalist from Lahore who has quite recently returned from a 16 day trip from Türkiye.)