Turkey is a country I would love to visit again.
The city of Istanbul is full of incredible architecture, history, and food, while the Cappadocia area in central Turkey is well known for the bizarre ancient rock houses and popular balloon rides.Β If you're looking for unique 'Utah-esque' rocky landscapes, Cappadocia is your thing.
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Turkish
Islam
Ankara
eVisa or visa free access for most nationalities
Mediterranean; hot, dry summers & mild winters
Uber
Turkey has two major international airports, called Istanbul (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Both of these are located in Istanbul, and they have direct flights from many countries all over the world. In fact, IST is one of the busiest airports in Europe.
There are also domestic airports in popular tourist spots like Cappadocia. You can shop for flights to Turkey on Skyscanner.
Turkey is a relatively safe place to travel, with a low violent crime rate of 4.3 per 100k inhabitants (31% lower than the global average). Iβve traveled in many parts of Turkey and didn't witness any crime. Terrorism is generally not an issue here and attitudes toward foreigners seem welcoming.
The climate of Turkey varies from Mediterranean (in Istanbul) to continental (in the Cappadocia area of central Turkey).
Istanbul has hot, sunny summers and mild, rainy winters, while Cappadocia has hot summers and cold winters, with plenty of snowfall. Autumn is probably the best time for visiting Turkey, but any month of the year is OK.
Turkey is a pretty budget friendly travel destination, withΒ hostels available from 200 Turkish Lira ($7 USD) and private hotels from 500 Lira. Meals are shockingly cheap and good, costing about 50 to 200 Lira depending on location.
Transportation in Turkey is generally by car, and these can be rented, but hiring a driver is pretty cheap and often preferable. Transportation apps like UberΒ are available in Istanbul, butΒ use these discreetly because theyβre not appreciated by the taxi industry.
The best Turkey tours & activities
My latest blog posts about Turkey
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