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Starter Kit for Turkey
Posted on Mar 10, 2009, 12:53:49 by manzara
... Travellers from the Unite Kingdom should be aware that Scottish and Irish bank notes are not accepted or exchangeable in Turkey Travel: Hiring a car does of course give you greater flexibility to explore off the beaten track but petrol is expensive ...
 
Your Opinions on Turkey
Posted on Nov 13, 2008, 13:46:55 by evamaria85
... English and Cappadocia is a very, very amazing place...until we reached Cappadocia I felt that I had been wasting my time in Turkey, but Cappadocia was amazing, those mushrom hat hills, amazing jurasic scenery, now that is what I like. I think one of the ...
 
Your Opinions on Turkey
Posted on Apr 16, 2008, 06:19:11 by tb66
... loves to travel and experience new things. I live and grew up in the States, but I take pride in my turkish heritage. I visit Turkey almost every year (for about 2 months) and I absolutely love it there. The people are so friendly and inviting. Also, the ...
 
Your Opinions on Turkey
Posted on Oct 2, 2007, 02:29:13 by funtraveler
... loves to travel and experience new things. I live and grew up in the States, but I take pride in my turkish heritage. I visit Turkey almost every year (for about 2 months) and I absolutely love it there. The people are so friendly and inviting. Also, the ...
 
Your Opinions on Turkey
Posted on Aug 17, 2008, 00:00:31 by arjunjha
... such as the Council of Europe (1949), NATO (1952), OECD (1961), OSCE (1973) and the G20 industrial nations (1999). Turkey began full membership negotiations with the European Union in 2005, having been an associate member of the EEC since 1963, and having ...
 
Your Opinions on Turkey
Posted on Jan 26, 2008, 18:49:10 by gordon48
... travel around and experiencing the different parts of it. I always recommend it to people who are wanting to go someplace different or have some weird idea about Turkey and the Turkish people. If you are a history buff, then Turkey is the place to go.
 
Travel companion To Turkey
Posted on Aug 16, 2007, 23:39:49 by mcunsal
Hi I am living in Turkey Turkey is very interesting places I am looking for female companion for holiday in Turkey if you want to come to Turkey I can be your guide for Turkey We can go Where ever you want I have a car and and know good hotes money is not ...
 
females to Turkey
Posted on Mar 21, 2009, 17:50:15 by oerken
females to turkey,if you want to see the highlights of turkey,you have a friend in turkey.mail me to see turkey with me.
 
Your Opinions on Turkey
Posted on Mar 12, 2009, 07:47:11 by manzara
... the resident frogs and terrapins don't seem to mind! Aphrodisias in the Central Aegean region is one of Turkey's most beautifully isolated major archaeological sites. Aphrodite, called Venus by the Romans, meant different things to many people. ...
 
Your Opinions on Turkey
Posted on Feb 6, 2008, 22:45:49 by charlamae
I went on a Greek Cruise which stopped in Croatia and Turkey. I thought the Greek Islands were going to be the highlight, but it was definitely Turkey: the people, the ruins, the archaelogical sites, the history, the food ... all fantastic. I had no idea ...
 
Your Opinions on Turkey
Posted on Nov 6, 2007, 02:18:31 by funtraveler
... that you are so fascinated with Turkey. It gives me this great sense of pride when I hear people say good things about Turkey (especially like the comments you made) because of everything that is going on in the world right now...But, I'm really glad ...
 
Weather in Turkey during March '10
Posted on Oct 17, 2009, 03:25:37 by timnonis
The answer, of course, depends on what parts of the country you plan to visit. For serious meteorologists, Turkey has seven distinct climatic regions, but for most visitors, the most important distinctions are between the coast with its moderate ...
 
Weather in Turkey during March '10
Posted on Oct 16, 2009, 07:58:04 by manzara
The answer, of course, depends on what parts of the country you plan to visit. For serious meteorologists, Turkey has seven distinct climatic regions, but for most visitors, the most important distinctions are between the coast with its moderate winter ...
 
Ramadan
Posted on Aug 23, 2009, 03:44:50 by manzara
... Muslims, Ramadan is also a month of refraining from food and drink during the day, from sunup till sundown. Yet, for Turkey's expats, it is a time to observe Turkey's traditions, enjoy Turkish generosity, respect those who are hungry and thirsty during the ...
 
Antalya and the Coast
Posted on Jul 4, 2009, 06:40:19 by gyl.johnson
... perfectly intact, where you can wander aimless behind the fortified walls. Great seafood dishes and of course as everywhere in Turkey excellent shopping and nightlife. Southern Turkey definitely goes on my "Top Ten Regions to Pass Some Time" list ...
 
the lycian way and butterfly valley in turkey
Posted on Jun 4, 2009, 03:54:20 by manzara
... and others who took GPS readings. The Lycian Way is a 509 km way-marked footpath around the coast of Lycia in southern Turkey, from Fethiye to Antalya. The route is graded medium to hard; it is not level walking, but has many ascents and descents as it ...
 
Starter Kit for Turkey
Posted on Mar 11, 2009, 08:51:09 by paroshep
Thanks for the excellent snapshot of Turkey. From my brief visit to the west of Turkey last October I would agree with everything you said, especially the friendliness of everyone. We say many more smiling faces than we were used to.j My wife is already ...
 
Your Opinions on Turkey
Posted on Dec 2, 2007, 14:28:14 by Jambo
... of the touristy places are becoming a little too touristy (e.g. Olympos, Patara, Istanbul) but this is hardly unique to Turkey, so I shouldn't complain too much. And the Gallipoli experience is very moving, particularly for a Kiwi like myself. Here ...
 
Your Opinions on Turkey
Posted on Nov 1, 2007, 18:23:32 by sweetfreedomros
Yes, I definitely agree with you! Turkey is so fasinating... I had discovered Turkey in 2005 buy a random meeting on the internet and became friends with several people. I went out there in 2005 to Istanbul.. and loved it so much... I had never seen a ...
 
Getting to Aphrodisias, Turkey
Posted on Nov 3, 2009, 12:19:59 by manzara
... of this site rivalling Ephesus in years to come. The Theatre from the first century BC is one of the finest examples in Turkey, being remarkably well-preserved and complete with stage area and labelled seats. It would be best to head there from, or on ...
 
Getting to Aphrodisias, Turkey
Posted on Nov 1, 2009, 01:35:49 by prettygreen
... group will stop in Ephesus, but the tour does not include Aphrodisias. We will end the tour in Antalya. (We will eventually leave Turkey from Istanbul to return to the States.) What would be the best way to see Aphrodisias and how should we get there? ...
 
Weather in Turkey during March '10
Posted on Oct 27, 2009, 06:17:11 by renamecor
This site might give you some more ideas for your vacation. because is shows many Turkey resorts / destinations along with weahter temps for each month of the year. I found it useful.
 
Eastern Anatolia in October?
Posted on Oct 6, 2009, 15:48:45 by nipitiri
Hi there! I have to visit Turkey soon because of a conference, so I thought to hang around an extra week or so (very short time, I know, but...) and I'd like to visit the eastern part: Ani, Georgian Valleys etc. Is it a very stupid idea to go there ...
 
weird turkey hotel 2010
Posted on Sep 28, 2009, 10:37:30 by manzara
... Linz, Austria as the Cultural Capital of Europe in 2010. I do wonder about the underwater views though. Here in Turkey, we have spectacular beaches with crystal clear waters, but Istanbul? Local experts suggest that the underwater visibility of the busy ...
 
weird turkey hotel 2010
Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 05:28:05 by johnny_mac
Underwater Hotel in Itanbul, Turkey (under construction) an underwater hotel, slated to be finished in 2010 anybody from turkey is this for real?
 
Smoking Ban Penalties
Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 03:12:14 by manzara
... year, a ban on smoking in enclosed public places, including bars, restaurants, cafes and teahouses came into effect in Turkey. Smokers tempted to ignore the ban will be spared execution as allegedly meted out in 17th-Century İstanbul Sultan Murad IV ...
 
Turkey in Winter
Posted on Sep 8, 2009, 21:04:00 by wakingdream
Seat61 is a great site all about train travel. Check out Though I've never been to Turkey I can't see why you wouldn't be able to travel by train in the winter months. So many rely on train travel throughout the area and generally ...
 
A Second Ephesus?
Posted on Aug 28, 2009, 10:53:44 by manzara
No, I haven't been there. Yet another addition to the list of places to visit in Turkey and elsewhere! So little time! Here's some more detailed information from Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism:
 
High-Adrenaline Day Out
Posted on Jul 24, 2009, 08:01:21 by manzara
... high-adrenaline sport in which participants fight ice-cold waves aboard a small rubber boat. The Dalaman River in southwestern Turkey, conveniently located close to tourism hotspots in the Aegean and Mediterranean regions, is the right place to engage in ...
 
Istanbul Gay & lesbian Travel
Posted on Jun 21, 2009, 01:36:44 by manzara
What is the situation like for gay people in Turkey? Is it generally accepted? This may be a useful link