im going to istanbul this summer (28th july to 11th aug). i havent been to europe before... is there any thing i need to know before travelling ? im about to buy the ticket via expedia.com ..... have anyone been to istanbul before ? any cutural difference ? i also heard they have like 0.0002% black ppl. wow!... i guess all eyes will be on me like a celebrity... yeaaaaaah!
2007-03-21 12:06:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Turkey
Let me know where you'l be at in Istanbul so i can holla :-)
Tips
1. Learn basic sentences
2. Dont trust anyone
3. Dont drink tap water
4. Dont buy perfumes -their fake and its like water
5.When you go shopping, bargain with them. if An item thats worth $20 has caught your attention, the shop owner will tell you its $60 and then act like his doing you a favour and say "But il give it to you for $40" Bargain the price down until you reach an amout that you think its worth for that Item.
6. Dont carry large amounts of money on you
7. Know who to contact if you need help.. that is police, fire, ambulance
8. Know who to call if your credit cards have been stolen.. The number for the Bank your with so you can freeze your accounts.
9. Dont carry anything in your back pockets - you'd be amazed how quick they are to grab whats in their.. You wouldnt even know its happened.
10.Did i say dont trust anyone? Ah well id say it again... Dont trust anyone...
11. Have fun but always be extra careful
12. oh and also make sure your bags have zippers. Dont take bags that are easy to access whats inside.
13. Know the number for the American Embassy in Istanbul - just a precaution...
14. Have fun...... iL be in Istanbul on the 25 of july... ner ner i get their before you...
2007-03-22 03:50:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The first time within the nine years I had been happening excursion to Turkey we attempted Kas, Antalya that is at the Mediterranean coast, we most likely pass to the Aegean aspect of Turkey. It was once SO lovely and picturesque I will under no circumstances disregard it however sadly there was once no longer so much to do and every body on the peak of the summer time was once in mattress via 11pm! The meals was once well in the entire eating places there however the nightlife was once subsequent to not anything! If you wish a quiet, stress-free excursion I could without doubt propose it, but it surely was once extra highly-priced than different components of Turkey.
2016-09-05 11:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, as u quess.
And be sure there will not be any racist eyes on u.
I think u would not leave the fast life of Istanbul. These questions will be on your mind:
-Where did i live before?
-Did i have a good life?
-Will it worth to turn back?
:)))
Be ready to move completely here.
Enjoy Türkiye...
2007-03-21 23:54:48 · answer #3 · answered by HOTTürk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably you won't see any black people,unless you go to the bazaar
for example you have to buy a plug converter for your cellular's charger. of course there are culture differences :)
you will certainly love it.
2007-03-21 17:01:15 · answer #4 · answered by (justme) 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes girls will be all over you. ;o)
where are you from?US? turks are lovely you'll enjoy istanbul
2007-03-21 12:48:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
dont forget to bring your camera :)
enjoy turkiye!
2007-03-21 22:10:52 · answer #6 · answered by ErAs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my turkey has to stay at home cannot go on vacation this year,
expedia yeh loads of good priced airline tickets,
last time I went £29.99
celeb! I dont know, how much money you got boss,
coloured have more sense than go there on vacation,
2007-03-21 12:20:05 · answer #7 · answered by Mr T 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋