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My “Slow Travel” Experience in Izmir: The Relaxed Pace of a Modern Coastal City

A few years ago, I first set foot on Turkey’s Aegean coast and was immediately captivated by the relaxed, modern atmosphere of Izmir. Unlike the frenetic energy of Istanbul or the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia, Izmir’s initial impression was one of comfort and brightness—filled with sun-drenched, slightly salty sea breezes that made me instinctively slow …