10 BEST TRAVEL TIPS FOR TURKEY

Turkey has gained the reputation of being a famous tourist destination. For any person who is a travel enthusiast, visiting and touring the magnificent country of Turkey is always on the to-do list. So, if your wish to travel to Turkey has come true, then do not forget to Check Out our 10 Best Travel Tips For Turkey that we are going to share with you today:

   1. BEST TIME TO VISIT TURKEY

Turkey have a typical warm Mediterranean weather like Italy, Greece, etc. with warm and dry summers and mild winters with seldom snowfall. That means you can visit Turkey  at any time of the year, just check the weather before you go and pack accordingly. In summer you can enjoy many beautiful beaches and water sports activities and during winters you can witness the gorgeous winters of Turkey.

   2. KEEP COPIES OF YOUR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Definitely, the first thing that comes to our mind while travelling to a foreign country is to get a VISA done, so that you can have a tension-free travel experience. However, apart from carrying your original Visa and Passport, don’t forget to bring at least two photocopies of all your valid documents and keep all of them at a different place. This will ensure that you have a proof of your nationality, in case your original documents are misplaced.

   3. CURRENCY AND CARDS

The local currency in Turkey is Turkish Lira or Turk Lirasi. 1USD ~ 7.5 TRY. Like any other tourist countries the locals prefer cash over cards but you can also pay at several places with your Debit and Credit Cards. Try to carry notes of small denomination to avoid change problems.

   4. IS TURKEY SAFE FOR TOURISTS?

Yes, Turkey is much safer now as compared to few years back. However, you should take cautions and precautions wherever possible. Prevention is always better than cure. Just take care of your belongings and avoid going in large crowd, and during night and public holidays as chances of some mishaps is more. People of Turkey are really helpful and nice but few scamsters and bad elements try to take advantage of tourists. Some common scams are Taxi Scam (Long detours to charge more), Friendly Drink Scam (they try to befriend and ask to have a drink then they ask you for money or bill), Pick-Pocketing and many other. If some unknown guy or a girl looks too friendly or suspicious then just say, ‘No thanks’ with a smile and move on.

   5. LEARN TURKISH

It will be of great use if you know at least a few words or the meaning of some phrases in the Turkish language. Sometimes, language can prove to be a major barrier among people while on a world tour. Hence it becomes crucial to keep yourself prepared by learning a bit of Turkish. As this is going to be of great help while bargaining and asking a local for some tips or directions.

   6. USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN TURKEY

To avoid getting scammed by taxi drivers, I would recommend you to take public transport for getting around in Turkey. As it is Safe, incredibly convenient and hassle-free. In fact, if you are running low on budget then you can opt for night bus services instead of flights. The night buses are pretty comfortable and safe.

   7. VISIT AS MANY PLACES AS POSSIBLE

Turkey is full of adventures and explorations for those willing to take on the adventure. Apart from the mesmerizing city of Istanbul, Turkey also has several other places to visit. While visiting and exploring these fascinating places, do not forget to click pictures to cherish these memories.

   8. DRESS CODE

While all the places of worship are open for people to visit, it should be kept in mind, that these religious places follow certain rules and obligations that are compulsory. So, dress accordingly, as people might get offend with the way you dress. But for most other parts people are really cool.

   9. RESEARCH BEFORE YOU GO

Another important travelling tip that can come handy is that you should do research on your part about the place that you are travelling to. Example; if you are travelling to Turkey, make sure you do a bit of research about their culture, food, language etc. This will give you a sense of confidence while travelling. And you can focus more on enjoying rather than learning from locals later.

   10. SNAP IT ALL

Last but not least, while visiting any place, one should carry a portable camera with them to capture as many memories as possible. There are so many places in Turkey are worth capturing, so do not forget to freeze those precious moments while exploring the Turkey.

If you have any queries feel free to comment below or Share your Experiences of Turkey with us.

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