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Izmir Warnings or Dangers

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TAXI FROM AIRPORT TO CENTER!
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  • By Arkeolog on May 14, 2005
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  • Taxis are double fare from airport to center! It's not illegal and they say because of the distance. When i fly to Izmır i dont get a taxi to go to center. there is a shuttle service called "HAVAS". You can see busses easily and get on without doubt. it will take to Airport-Efes Hotel(close to Hilton)-karsiyaka. The ticket was 8 YTL March 2005.


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    pickpockets
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  • By Kid-A on April 11, 2007
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  • Overall, this is a pretty safe city and the people of Izmir are very friendly and helpful. You still should be careful, of course. Particularly in the Bazaar area where little kids will come up to you trying to get you to buy something and then snag something from your pocket.


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    Basmane
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  • By Torso on April 2, 2003
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  • Basmane is not the best place at night. I think Izmir is a safe place, but be careful if you are alone on your experience.

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    IZMIR driving
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  • By Yiannis2000 on March 9, 2003
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  • ...is now a new concept for me... NEVER before had I experienced so aggressive drivers that do not know how to control their vehicles... incredible! I am happy we survived without even a scratch, but it was a miracle...

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    Watch for Scams!
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  • Updated By klarson on December 27, 2003
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  • It's unfortunate, but there are some people in Turkey who may be out to scam you. After I returned to the states, I found there was a withdrawal from my debit card in a city in Turkey that I never even visited. Fortunately, I was able to recover the funds. I am not sure exactly how this happened. It may have been a Turkish guy who helped me get an airline ticket, or it might have been because of an ATM machine that had been rigged to steal ATM card passwords, etc.

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    Don't pet the cats or dogs!
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  • By Kid-A on April 11, 2007
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    When in Izmir, you will see many cats roaming around, as well as dogs who enjoy sleeping everywhere and anywhere. For the most part, these are not domesticated animals, and they may only run away from you. But if you corner one, it may bite and/or scratch the hell out of you and give you some pain and discomfort. Also, the fleas on these animals could carry any number of diseases.


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    Beware of the gypsy women and...
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  • By Pamela_Peace on September 2, 2002
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    Beware of the gypsy women and their children. They will accost you at at busy points in the city, begging you to buy kleenex, etc.

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    Only drink water from closed...
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  • By Tuelin on August 26, 2002
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  • Only drink water from closed bottles Alsancak area might during night look scray with varies of different people but is very safe.. watch your bags !

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    Beware of anyone volunteering...
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  • By vonmilla on August 24, 2002
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  • Beware of anyone volunteering to play tour guide for you, who then ushers you into a carpet store--it's a scam. Don't drink the tap water; even the locals buy bottled water. Beware of traffic; it can make New York look tame.

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    Try to avoid hiring a car -...
  • By tnwright on August 24, 2002
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  • Try to avoid hiring a car - the driving is terrible.

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