"Turkey" Turkey by ophiro

Turkey Travel Guide: 24,342 reviews and 69,614 photos

After almost 2 years without a nice vacation outside Israel it is about time to see a new country.

Turkey - Blend of east and west , Europe and asia.

Istanbul is our destination and don't forget to come back and check my tips.

Last visit to Turkey: Jul 2005
Intro Updated Jul 10, 2005
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Reviews (37)

Money exchange Favorites (2)

If you want to exchange your money from/to YTL you can find a place called Doviz and to change your money there. more travel advice

Tea Seller Local Customs (9)

On some places you will see a person with a huge jug on his back. This is a tea seller and you can buy tea for a small... more travel advice

Raki Local Customs (9)

Raki , also known as the lion's milk , is the traditional drink in Turkey . The taste of Raki is very close to the taste... more travel advice

Praying people Local Customs (9)

Don't walk in front of a praying person because it can be that he is praying to you instead of praying to god. This is... more travel advice

Transportation (3)
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Warnings and Dangers (8)
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Tourist Traps (2)
See All Tourist Ferries

Things to Do (2)
See All The bosphorus trip
Hotels (4)
See All Istanbul - Ciragan Palace Hotel
Restaurants (7)
See All Istanbul - Starbucks Coffee

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balhannah Sep 6, 2012 at 1:45 PM

Nice page! Now I know my photo is of a tea seller, thanks
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penumbra Sep 7, 2005 at 10:12 PM

Bargaining can be fun. It takes more time, but as you say, it can be rewarding.
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b1bob Aug 28, 2005 at 12:34 PM

Nice job! I'm not too keen on Turkish coffee- not because of the strength, but because of the spices.
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globetrott Jul 24, 2005 at 2:49 PM

a good start ! I'll be back !