I visited Turkey recently for 5 days and had a great experience.
The scene is Slightly quieter but worthwhile. Pricing was fair.
Spent about $90/day on the hobby side. Best part was the friendliness.
Overall: 9/10. One of my favourites.
Happy to answer questions.
Language barrier in Turkey
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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9 Mar 2026 at 08:49
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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9 Mar 2026 at 13:24
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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10 Mar 2026 at 14:08
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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12 Mar 2026 at 07:21
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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How does it compare to Thailand?
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21 Mar 2026 at 08:04
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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