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Turkey Traveler Advice
| Food (2) | Itineraries (2) | Shopping (1) |
| Visa (1) | Warnings (6) |
Insulters beware! (Warnings)
Remember that uttering insults or making insulting gestures is very much taboo in Turkey. If you're the bad-tempered kind of traveler, best to practice self-control before visiting the country. ...Read full tip...
Turkish toilets (Warnings)
While Turkey may be a beautiful country, the same can't be said for many of its toilets. If you're used to high and clean toilets, you're in for a shock. Their toilets usually consist of just...Read full tip...
Not really a haven for non-smokers (Warnings)
Be warned that there is virtually close to none non-smoking etiquette practised in the country. You may see signs saying that a certain area in for non-smokers, but don't bet that anyone cares. ...Read full tip...
Raki will knock you out cold (Food)
If you're a hard drinker, then you've come to the right place. Turkey probably has one of the most potent beverages in the world - the raki. An indigenous booze, it is an aniseed-flavored...Read full tip...
Taxis in Turkey (Warnings)
Always be vigilant when riding taxis, especially when it comes to the part when you're paying them. Turkish taxi drivers are known for using tricks to overcharge for a ride or steal money. To ensure...Read full tip...
Some handy Turkish words/phrases (Warnings)
Weird things can happen in off-track restos (Itineraries)
In some off-track restaurants, you just might witness some of the most bizarre occurences you may ever see. One is to arrive just in time for a local and religious custom such as the circumcision of...Read full tip...
Turkey's best-kept secret (Itineraries)
After you lay your eyes on it, you'll be amazed that this UNESCO World Heritage Site has been a virtual unknown in the outside world. Pamukkala is a freak of nature, a standout in the realm of the...Read full tip...
Hell on the streets (Warnings)
Don't be surprised when you ride buses or taxis and find out that the Turkish drivers somehow become nuts when they take to the streets. Traffic rules? Forget them. In Turkey, few ever care to...Read full tip...
Culinary delights (Food)
Turkey is a weight-watcher's nightmare - their food is so delicious! You'll probably find yourself taking bite after bite of their famous baklava, a sumptuous dessert made from extra-thin phyllo...Read full tip...
Overpriced visas (Visa)
Remember to keep your wits about you when paying for a visa at the Turkish border. Many would not hesitate to overcharge you, so it's a good idea to know exactly how much you should pay from reliable...Read full tip...
Beautiful turkish carpets (Shopping)
I know that those Turkish carpets are beautiful. And you would like to buy one as soon as possible. That's a recipe for being scammed, though, as you'll be buying impulsively and those salesmen...Read full tip...