Premium experiences in Turkey — worth the money?
Started by PortlandPaul · 20 Mar 2026 · 1926 views
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20 Mar 2026 at 07:49
Did you feel safe using taxis?
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20 Mar 2026 at 15:52
Good info. I'd add that the late night is the best time to go.
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21 Mar 2026 at 03:18
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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21 Mar 2026 at 05:18
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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21 Mar 2026 at 11:51
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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21 Mar 2026 at 21:04
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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22 Mar 2026 at 08:12
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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22 Mar 2026 at 14:31
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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23 Mar 2026 at 00:22
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. 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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23 Mar 2026 at 04:20
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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23 Mar 2026 at 11:49
Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls at bars?
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23 Mar 2026 at 23:38
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/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: Good value overall. I spent about $100/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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24 Mar 2026 at 11:07
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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24 Mar 2026 at 11:44
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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24 Mar 2026 at 20:16
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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24 Mar 2026 at 21:47
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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25 Mar 2026 at 07:05
Thanks for sharing. Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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25 Mar 2026 at 13:09
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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25 Mar 2026 at 16:50
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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25 Mar 2026 at 18:28
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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