Solo travel in Turkey — tips and warnings
Started by KiwiKen · 13 Mar 2026 · 1806 views
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13 Mar 2026 at 18:29
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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13 Mar 2026 at 20:03
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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14 Mar 2026 at 03:11
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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14 Mar 2026 at 09:41
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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14 Mar 2026 at 20:50
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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15 Mar 2026 at 05:04
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try going during the week.
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15 Mar 2026 at 12:18
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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15 Mar 2026 at 17:53
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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15 Mar 2026 at 18:41
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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16 Mar 2026 at 01:49
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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16 Mar 2026 at 05:11
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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16 Mar 2026 at 16:15
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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16 Mar 2026 at 18:33
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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17 Mar 2026 at 04:26
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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17 Mar 2026 at 10:38
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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17 Mar 2026 at 22:10
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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18 Mar 2026 at 09:28
How's the nightlife there compared to the Philippines?
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18 Mar 2026 at 15:06
This matches my experience. Turkey is one of my favorites.
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18 Mar 2026 at 22:23
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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19 Mar 2026 at 02:58
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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