{"id":5307,"date":"2023-07-08T10:10:08","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T13:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingtango.com\/en\/?p=5307"},"modified":"2024-10-28T19:00:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T22:00:08","slug":"moving-south","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingtango.com\/?p=5307","title":{"rendered":"Moving south"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"872\" data-attachment-id=\"5305\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelingtango.com\/?attachment_id=5305\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663892191.webp?fit=1651%2C1920&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1651,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Ruthoffen.com&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Dance club de Izmir&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-1688663892191\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663892191.webp?fit=750%2C872&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663892191.jpg?resize=750%2C872&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5305 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663892191.webp?resize=881%2C1024&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 881w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663892191.webp?resize=258%2C300&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 258w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663892191.webp?resize=768%2C893&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663892191.webp?resize=1321%2C1536&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1321w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663892191.webp?resize=10%2C12&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 10w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663892191.webp?resize=1200%2C1396&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663892191.webp?resize=1568%2C1824&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663892191.webp?resize=1320%2C1535&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663892191.webp?resize=750%2C872&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663892191.webp?w=1651&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1651w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663892191.webp?w=1500&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/872;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Me and my scooter at the park in \u0130zmir, next to the Egyptian Obelisk <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have spent 2 lovely weeks in Izmir, a large metropolitan city located on the Agean Coast of Turkey, the Asian side. Sitting on the mouth of a huge bay, Izmir is the 3rd largest city in Turkey with an active harbor and lots of ferries criss crossing the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" data-attachment-id=\"5310\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelingtango.com\/?attachment_id=5310\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.webp?fit=1440%2C1920&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G998U&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1688063262&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Ruthoffen.com&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.04&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-1688667302770\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.webp?fit=750%2C1000&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5310 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.webp?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.webp?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.webp?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.webp?resize=9%2C12&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 9w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.webp?resize=900%2C1200&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.webp?resize=600%2C800&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.webp?resize=300%2C400&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.webp?resize=150%2C200&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.webp?resize=1200%2C1600&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.webp?resize=1320%2C1760&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.webp?resize=750%2C1000&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688667302770.webp?w=1440&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/1000;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hotel residence we stayed in was located in Alcansak. A very lively neighborhood of the city, a bit north of Konak. The hotel residence was simple, with a large double bed, bathroom and a little kitchen area where were able to prepare our daily breakfasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1009\" data-attachment-id=\"5295\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelingtango.com\/?attachment_id=5295\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662790082.webp?fit=1426%2C1920&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1426,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G998U&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1688153356&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Ruthoffen.com&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.05&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-1688662790082\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662790082.webp?fit=750%2C1009&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662790082.jpg?resize=750%2C1009&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5295 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662790082.webp?resize=761%2C1024&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 761w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662790082.webp?resize=223%2C300&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 223w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662790082.webp?resize=768%2C1034&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662790082.webp?resize=1141%2C1536&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1141w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662790082.webp?resize=9%2C12&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 9w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662790082.webp?resize=1200%2C1616&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662790082.webp?resize=1320%2C1777&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662790082.webp?resize=750%2C1010&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662790082.webp?w=1426&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1426w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/1009;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The waterfront at night filled with families<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were surrounded by amazing restaurants and bars. Fast food, slow food, Turkish food, and some international foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" data-attachment-id=\"5294\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelingtango.com\/?attachment_id=5294\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.webp?fit=1440%2C1920&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G998U&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1688205965&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Ruthoffen.com&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-1688662737186\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.webp?fit=750%2C1000&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5294 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.webp?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.webp?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.webp?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.webp?resize=9%2C12&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 9w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.webp?resize=900%2C1200&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.webp?resize=600%2C800&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.webp?resize=300%2C400&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.webp?resize=150%2C200&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.webp?resize=1200%2C1600&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.webp?resize=1320%2C1760&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.webp?resize=750%2C1000&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662737186.webp?w=1440&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/1000;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A salad from a nearby restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were close to a nearby house of transvestite prostitues. It&#8217;s a little different setting. Nightly when out walking, there they were chatting up customers and others locals. Was pretty wonderful to observe as no one seemed to care what their sex was or wasn&#8217;t. I would imagine that their attention was welcomed by some community members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always trying to locate milongas in the city we visit, we use Facebook, Instagram, and word of mouth contacts. In Izmir, we found a few milongas. As is typical when traveling, some are very open and welcoming. Other milongas are not open and can be less welcoming to strangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" data-attachment-id=\"5274\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelingtango.com\/?attachment_id=5274\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?fit=1440%2C1920&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G998U&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1685994103&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Ruthoffen.com&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.1&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20230605_224142\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?fit=750%2C1000&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5274 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?resize=9%2C12&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 9w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?resize=900%2C1200&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?resize=600%2C800&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?resize=300%2C400&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?resize=150%2C200&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?resize=1200%2C1600&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?resize=1568%2C2091&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?resize=1320%2C1760&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?resize=750%2C1000&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20230605_224142.webp?w=1440&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/1000;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what we loved about all this dancing was all the enthusiasm. Almost always v<em>ery<\/em> exuberant.  It&#8217;s very dizzying to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Turkish Tango, there are many giros. In fact, it is the most used step in an open embrace. It&#8217;s more like gymnastics and not much walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" data-attachment-id=\"5297\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelingtango.com\/?attachment_id=5297\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.webp?fit=1440%2C1920&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G998U&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687553537&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Ruthoffen.com&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.058823529411765&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Dance club de Izmir&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-1688663252718\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.webp?fit=750%2C1000&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5297 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.webp?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.webp?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.webp?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.webp?resize=9%2C12&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 9w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.webp?resize=900%2C1200&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.webp?resize=600%2C800&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.webp?resize=300%2C400&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.webp?resize=150%2C200&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.webp?resize=1200%2C1600&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.webp?resize=1320%2C1760&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.webp?resize=750%2C1000&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663252718.webp?w=1440&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/1000;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Open embrace <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many milongas we attended in Turkey, the dancers prefer an open embrace for dancing tango.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am not sure if this style of embrace is because of a possible cultural taboo or a learned experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" data-attachment-id=\"5304\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelingtango.com\/?attachment_id=5304\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.webp?fit=1440%2C1920&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G998U&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687549667&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Ruthoffen.com&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.04&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Dance club de Izmir&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-1688663509863\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.webp?fit=750%2C1000&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5304 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.webp?resize=768%2C1024&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.webp?resize=225%2C300&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.webp?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.webp?resize=9%2C12&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 9w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.webp?resize=900%2C1200&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.webp?resize=600%2C800&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.webp?resize=300%2C400&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.webp?resize=150%2C200&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.webp?resize=1200%2C1600&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.webp?resize=1320%2C1760&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.webp?resize=750%2C1000&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663509863.webp?w=1440&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/1000;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it is definitely very different from Argentina Tango. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" data-attachment-id=\"5293\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelingtango.com\/?attachment_id=5293\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?fit=1920%2C1440&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G998U&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1688239956&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Ruthoffen.com&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.058823529411765&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-1688662686118\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?fit=750%2C563&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.jpg?resize=750%2C563&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5293 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?resize=1024%2C768&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?resize=16%2C12&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 16w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?resize=800%2C600&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?resize=200%2C150&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?resize=1568%2C1176&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?resize=1320%2C990&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?resize=750%2C563&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688662686118.webp?w=1920&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/563;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The music played is Juan Darienzo, Hector Varela, Anibal Troillo, and other orchestras that have a fast driving beat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not much music by De Sarli or Pugliese, Fluevio Salamanca is played as this music is more playful, soft, and very romantic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" data-attachment-id=\"5296\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelingtango.com\/?attachment_id=5296\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?fit=1920%2C1440&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G998U&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1687640027&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Ruthoffen.com&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.058823529411765&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;115 karma atolye milonga&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-1688663064499\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?fit=750%2C563&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.jpg?resize=750%2C563&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5296 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?resize=1024%2C768&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?resize=16%2C12&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 16w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?resize=800%2C600&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?resize=200%2C150&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?resize=1568%2C1176&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?resize=1320%2C990&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?resize=750%2C563&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelingtango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wp-1688663064499.webp?w=1920&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; 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