Originally published in the February 2015 issue of Veterinary Practice News Istanbul is an unusual and exotic city. The metropolis stretches over two continents, 3 percent of it in Europe and 97 percent in Asia. I was fortunate enough to lecture at the First International Veterinary Conference in Istanbul. During the trip, I also traveled to Bursa, the former capital of the Ottoman Empire, located four hours South of Istanbul. I was also able to visit with several colleagues in private practice, a rescue organizations and veterinary schools. Here are photos and impressions I brought back from this amazing trip. Click on an image to learn more.