Forum: Turkey

are there any poisonous snakes / spiders / scorpions / other nasty creatures in turkey? i expect to be doing a lot of walking around gallipoli and cappadoccia in summer. as an aussie i'm familiar with poisonous snakes and spiders, but i would still...

As of 1/22/08 are there trains running from IST or Canakkale to Izmir? Or the Pamukkale Ekspresi daily at 17:35 from Hayadarpasa?

I am planning a backpacking trip to Turkey but unfortunately has only 2 weeks to spare. Would like to know what is a feasible itinerary to put places like Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Cappadocia in. What are some of the places that one should not...

hi planning on travelling around turkey for a few weeks, never been before looking for any tips or help? antonia

How far is the Virgin Mary's house from the cruise port of Kusasdasi and is it safe to rent a car and go there on ones own?

How much validity does a UK passport need for entry to Turkey? This is a rather urgent question! Please help if you can.

Wish every reader of this forum Mery Christmas ( if they celebrate ) and a Happy New Year.... May the new year bring Peace, Peace and Peace together with love and happines to the world. Regards from Cappadocia, the land of beautiful running...

please note istanbul will have the grandprix(Formula 1) for the first time at 21 st aug.2005. Due to this reason all the 5 stars are sold out. If your travel hits into this dates please be advised as you should hurry in reserving your....

Is anyone going to be anywhere near the small village of Uluagac, about 15 km north of Nigde in central Cappadocia? My grandfather was from this village and I'm trying to locate photographs or other information about the place. Thanks. Grecodan...

Hi planning to travel to Turkey in December. Would be grateful if somebody could let me know:- 1. Is it a good time to travel to Turkey? Is it very cold? Do we need really warm clothings? 2. Are there any dress code for visiting the...

Travellers to Istanbul and Turkey may be interested in the new novel, THIS IS NOT CIVILIZATION, by Robert Rosenberg. It takes place largely in Central Asia and Istanbul in the years leading up the 1999 earthquake. It has received enthusiastic...

Will be travelling to Turkey with a friend early Jan, anyone interested in sharing the adventure? kjense33@yahoo.com

My film "What the Sultan Saw” highlights the history of Turkey & Constantinople/Istanbul, featuring the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. This tour of western and central Turkey stars Cappadocia (land of fairy chimneys), Ephesus (& other...

We were in Istanbul four days--could have spent a month. We were fortunate to have an internet friend who is a native of Istanbul to act as our guide and interpreter. We were in Kusadaci (SP?) only briefly, but bought a rug there for a wedding...

while in TURKEY CONTACT FOR İNQURİES AND ADVİCE Erol

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If you need any help , advice I would be happy to help. My husband and I work in the community helping new immigrants and international students.

İF YOU TRAVEL AND HAVE İNQUİRİES AND NEED ADVİCE CONTACT ME Erol

Land of beautiful horses... Fairy chimneys, cave hotels,rock carved churches, underground settlements, beautiful valleys to hike, wine, hot air balooning, horseback riding.... Easy and beautiful. Heartland of Anatolian Culture. Cappadocia...

When I was in Turkey recently, I stopped at an animal shelter in Marmaris (southwestern coast) and fell in love with a puppy. I couldn't bring him home because I already have a dog and I didn't know what I would do with him. But I couldn't stop...

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