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warnings for women Istanbul
41 Reviews I am a blonde haired, green-eyed female who has travelled to Istanbul many times ALONE and have never been scammed or in danger! I am like others who have written in amazement of the naivete of...
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unsafe areas Istanbul
24 Reviews PLEASE WARNING TO FOREIGN WOMEN VISITING ISTANBUL !!! (sorry for bad translation, I will appreciate if somebody correct it and translate to other languages) Western tourist women who will visit...
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taxis Istanbul
47 Reviews After reading this section prior to my trip, I was really worried about taking a taxi from the airport (Ataturk) to my hotel (in Nisantasi which is just beyond Taksim Square). I prepared myself as...
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road traffic Istanbul
28 Reviews Not so good, but also exotic feeling I got after learning some drivers’ behavior lessons. At first, if a car moves, doesn’t matter, it is fast or slow, it is necessary or not, it is always peeping....
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shoe polishers Istanbul
16 Reviews There are some shoe polisher crooks in town, especial around the Grand Bazar area. The trick is simple: -Shoe polishers will pass you in a quiet narrow street and "accidentally" drops a brush -Of...
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pickpockets Istanbul
22 Reviews I think this tip is applicable in all the major touristy areas, but especially in the Grand Bazaar. Do not ignore warnings! The risk is great. Luckily I read warnings before I ventured in the Bazaar,...
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water Istanbul
10 Reviews Hey all. I've noticed that everyone is being quite vigilant about using bottled water for things. I moved to Istanbul a couple of weeks ago, and I've used the water to wash all of my fruits and...
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I had been warned by fellow friends and travellers who had been to Turkey and im glad we didnt hire a care for our two week stay here,which we usually do when we visit a new country.They are insane no respect for other drivers,even pedestians,swerving in and out of lanes mounting curbes at silly miles an hour and parking in the middle of the roads are just a few of their tricks.And i thought Greek drivers were the worst but they are safe compared to these guys.Beware
Be very careful about what you pay for a visa at the Turkish border. I have travelled many times in Turkey and each time you enter you have to buy a visa. Most visa agents are honest, but some will take advantage of the fluctuation in prices to overcharge a tourist. For example, in Nov 2004, the visa agent in Bodrum demanded $100. I had previously checked the price, so I put up a big fuss and asked to see his official price list. Of course, the current price was $20. He said that he had just "forgotten" the current price and smiled and accepted the correct $20. Because the price fluctuates, be sure you ask around lots of travellers about the current price and if the price seems outrageous, ask to see the official list. To be well-prepared, you could look at the official turkish embassy site before you go so you would know correctly the current...
I've never had as many men (seven) approach me with offers of sex in so short a time (three months)! I experienced repeated advances and stalking in Bakırköy and Taksim, and unwelcome kissing and touching in Sirkeci. You can be targeted even if you're fat and bald - as I was.
Do NOT buy a carpet here!” ________________________________________________________Do not buy a carpet in Turkey and have it delivered to your country. My wife and I bought a carpet in Cappadocia and we rue the day. The carpet finally arrived but was visibly damaged in several places. The carpet factory is Anatolia Hali. The address is Goreme Nevsehir and it’s in Cappadocia. The salesman told us it was a dowry carpet but that he got it on consignment because it was too big for the house the young couple were moving to. He later claimed in an e-mail that he had told us it was a USED carpet and we should not expect perfection but this is untrue: he had told us that it was a dowry carpet and that it could NOT be used by the woman who made it. We would never have bought a used carpet We bought the carpet, and the man guaranteed in writing that the price included the carpet, delivery, any...
Belek Antalya is upscale tourist zone with some of the best hotels. Consequently best location for taxi drivers trying to hustle and rip off the tourists. They will give you wrong fixed tarif, they will turn on 'night rate ' during the middle of the day , they will not return your change back if you do not give them exact amount, and if you object to any one of these they will yell, screem , and be aggressive towards you so that you will be happy to be alive !! Unfortunately there is no place to complain and there is no control mechanism. This is why they are so free to be like they are. Use hotel service as much as possible. Inquire about local bus service . Walk if you can. But never take a taxi. If you have to talk with the hotel desk and find out the exact fare and prepare the exact change and before get on any taxi give the license plate number to someone who can monitor your trip.
This experience is in no way disrespecting THY or the Turkish people but just one horrible experience I've encountered. Maybe I was in Turkey in the wrong time.11/22/2009 (Sunday)My flight back to US was a disaster. I was in the airport 2 hours prior to my departure. I Was standing in line for 1.5 hours to check-in my luggage, when I finally reached the Attendant, I was told that my flight had been cancelled. No announcement was made, THY had a backlog of flights from 2 days. People had been on waiting list for 2 days. There was no system/contingency plan, passengers were left on their own to find their way out of Istanbul, it was chaotic. The lines were long, because people or some passengers who have good connections(maybe relatives) with THY were cutting infront of us, an older gentleman was complaining, asking for the Supervisor but THY staffs kept ignoring him.Wheww! At that time, I...
During Ramazan driving on Turkish roads can become hazardous, especially in more rural conservative areas, e.g. in in Central & Eastern Turkey.Be careful especially in traffic before sunset because believers have not been eating for hours and are pretty exhausted / unconcentrated. Additionally, most are in a rush to get home/in a restaurant for dinner and drive rather ruthless. The increase in traffic accidents during this time (and bank holidays) is statistically proven.Restaurants are also more crowded during this time, especially for "early birds". Many restaurants offer only limited or special Ramazan menues.
I made a day excursion from Rhodes to Marmaris by boat.In Rhodes said me that the boat arrives at Marmaris at 10 'o clock in the morning and departures at 17 'o clock.From the port would transfer us buses from|to the city center(it was about 4 klm far) with a tourist guide and they would make us a small roundtrip before.It sounded very nice at that time but they went us at first to a jewelry (of course to buy) for 1 hour than to a carpet store and after a demostration of carpets we were free.It was 13 'o clock and at 15 'o clock we musted be at the meeting point to drive back to the port although that the boat departures at 17 'o clock and it was about 10 minutes far.You can imagine why that happens....because they made us a stopover to a traditional sweet factory of course to buy sweets!!!In Marmaris we payed 50 euros for lunch for two persons!!!If someone is planning to make this trip...
This is always good to remind ourselves, especially those from central and northern Europe, Turkey has Mediterranean climate and it can be very hot, it is recommended drinking a lot, much more then we usually need in the north, and I do mean water and soft drinks ;-)*Feeling a slight headache might be a first sign of dehydration, stop all activities, get away from the sun, sit in the shade, have a drink and rest.
I guess I could have long list of dangers here, from the traditional tourist point of view (which is in every country) to the complications it might be in Turkey regarding many issues such politics, religion, laws etc, so better just avoid such issues and don’t go swim in the sea when drunk.
Esans Hotel Istanbul
7 Reviews and 181 Opinions a very new hotel. very near to grande museums and sophia dome. sea is very near to hotel. we enjoy...
Welcome Barut Hotels Lara Spa Antalya
5 Reviews and 511 Opinions This was our first time in Turkey and first time in an all-inclusive hotel. i have to say - we all...
El Vino Hotel Bodrum
2 Reviews and 272 Opinions This small property is both central (10 min walk to the bazaar and waterfront) and secluded and...
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