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Our thoughts and prayers for the victims of the 7.7 and 7.4 magnitude earthquakes that have mostly affected 10 cities in Turkey:

1) Kahramanmaraş

2) Gaziantep

3) Malatya

4) Şanlıurfa

5) Diyarbakır

6) Adana

7) Adıyaman

8) Kilis

9) Osmaniye

10) Hatay

According to President Erdoğan, as of now, more than 3,600 people have been killed, around 22,200 injured and an estimated 5,800 buildings were wiped out following the huge earthquake that struck south-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, in the early hours of Monday morning.

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𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬: 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲'𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲.

7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the Pazarcık province of Kahramanmaraş around 4.30am local time and several other cities around were affected badly.

Around more than 300 collapsed buildings were recorded as of now and there are people, families, even infants trapped in the aftermath of the earthquake.

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Death toll rises to 284 after magnitude 7.4 quake rocks SE Türkiye At least 284 people died Monday in Türkiye when a major 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the southeast of the country, local officials said. Officials...

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝟖 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟕 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞!

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✈️ 𝐖𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝟐 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬:

1) Classic comfort tour

Istanbul - Bursa - Söğüt - Cappadocia

Highlight of tour:

Blue Mosque | Hagia Sophia | Grand Mosque | Green Mosque | 𝐄𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐠̆𝐫𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐛 | Cumalikizik Ottoman Village | Uludağ Mountain | Open Air Museum | Uçhisar Castle | Underground City | Hippodrome | Grand Bazaar

🌟 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐔𝐒𝐃$𝟖𝟎𝟎/𝐩𝐚𝐱 (𝐦𝐢𝐧. 𝟒 𝐩𝐚𝐱)*

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2) Express tour

Istanbul - Bolu - Ankara - Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale - Kuşadası - Bursa

Highlight of tour:

Blue Mosque | Hagia Sophia | Anitkabir Mausoleum | Fairy Chimney | Monk Valley | Mevlana Rumi Tomb | Cotton Castle | Hierapolis Ancient City | Ephesus Ancient City | Artemis Temple | Koza Han | Osman & Orhan Gazi Tomb | Bosphorous Cruise | Grand Bazaar

🌟 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐔𝐒𝐃$𝟖𝟓𝟎/𝐩𝐚𝐱 (𝐦𝐢𝐧. 𝟒 𝐩𝐚𝐱)*

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✅ 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞:

• Hotel accommodation
• Private transportation
• Breakfast & lunch/dinner
• Private Airport transfer
• Tour guide
• Tour leader
• Domestic flight

❌ 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞:

• International flight
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Entrance fees that are not mentioned
• Optional activities (ski equipment, hot-air balloon, ATV ride, jeep safari etc.)

𝗡𝗢 𝗙𝗜𝗫𝗘𝗗 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲!

Embark your holiday on the dates that you desire any day any time of the year!

We are a team of Malays who are based in Turkey and we cater to all of your travel needs to ensure that you have the time of your life throughout your holiday with us in Turkey! 😊

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𝟓 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲:

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1) Skiing

There are several skiing spots around Turkey with the more popular ones being Mount Uludağ and Erciyes in Bursa and Kayseri respectively.

There are others around Turkey which are much more popular amongst locals like Mount Palandöken in Erzurum and Mount Kartepe in Sapanca.

Each and everyone of them offers fantastic ski pistes and routes that is sure to give you the time of your life skiing with friends and loved ones.

2) Ice-skating

Ice-skating is a popular winter sports that is sure not to be missed.

Unlike any other countries, there are not much outdoor ice rinks that are appropriate for skating in Turkey, but there are skating rink facilities in every city that avid skaters can go to and still have a good time.

3) Ride on a horse-drawn sleigh in Çıldır Lake

Situated between the eastern provinces of Kars and Ardahan, Turkey’s Lake Çıldır provides an icy backdrop for winter festivities in the heart of the Caucasus mountain range.

Amongst those that draws the most attention is the horse-drawn sleigh.

Believed to be a tradition of the past, the locals used this as a mode of transport to go about their daily life and now they are offering rides to tourists as a way to introduce their customs.

4) Hamam (spa & sauna)

Treat yourself to a traditional Turkish sauna session after a whole day of strenuous activities at a nearby hamam.

Get your backs vigorously rubbed by the male or female staff (matching the gender of the visitor) or just have a small chat with other visitors in the sauna section.

5) Visit snowman festival in Rize

Indulge in some snow activities in the city of Rize, more specifically in the valley of Ayder.

Home to snowmen building competitions, sliding on the snow with rafting boats and other activities including the traditional "horon" dance of the Black Sea region, going to this festival is sure to give you the time of your life.

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A beautiful sombre sunset against the Süleymaniye Mosque during an evening rush.

Everybody is to focused on living that they forget death lies ahead.

Everybody rushing and chasing after something that does not last and before they know it, it gets dark and it's too late to turn back.

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𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬!

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- Kasim Ağa initiated the construction of the complex in the year 1660 and was completed by head architect Mehmet Ağa under the order of Hatice Turhan Sultan, the mother of Ottoman Sultan Mehmet IV.

- Spice Bazaar has a total of 85 shops selling spices, Turkish delight and other sweets, jewellery, souvenirs, and dried fruits and nuts.

- The bazaar is comprised of 6 gates: Tahmis Gate (Balıkpazarı Gate), Haseki Gate (Garden Gate), Çiçekpazarı Gate, Yenicami Gate, Ketenciler Gate which opens out to Tahtakale and Eminönü Gate.

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𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬!

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- Built during the reign of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, this historical shopping square is filled with shops covered with Ottoman rooftops and domes.

- In the year 1461, when the Grand Bazaar first laid its foundation, the complex resembled a giant labyrinth due to its aesthetic design.

- The complex with around 60 alleys and 3,600 shops covers a total area of 30,700 square metres.

- The complex is comprised of 10 gates: Kuyumcular, Nuruosmaniye, Sepetçihan, Takkeciler, Tavukpazarıö Zenneciler, Beyazıt, Çarşıkapı, Çuhacıhan and Mahmutpaşa.

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𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬?

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Apart form Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, there are lots of mosques that were converted from churches.

Here are some of them:

1) Kalenderhane Mosque

It was an Eastern Orthodox Church that was formerly known as Theotokos Kyriotissa Church.

The building dates back all the way to the Eastern Roman period and was converted into a mosque in the 18th century by the Ottomans.

Located in the Vefa district of Istanbul. It lies immediately to the south of the easternmost extant section of the Bozdoğan Kemeri (The Aqueduct of Valens).

2) Kocamustafapaşa Sümbül Efendi Camii

It was a cathedral of the Roman empire before being converted into a mosque in the Kocamustafapaşa district of Istanbul.

The building operated as a monastery and church until the conquest of Istanbul and was converted into a mosque in 1486.

3) Arab Mosque

It is a mosque in the Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, Turkey.

The building was originally a Roman Catholic church erected in 1325 by the friars of the Dominican Order.

4) Fenari İsa Camii

Also known as Molla Fenari Mosque and formerly the Lips Monastery Church, it was used as an Orthodox church in the past, but was converted into a mosque after the Turks took over the city.

It is located on Adnan Menderes Boulevard in Fatih province of Istanbul.

5) Fethiye Mosque

Located in the Çarşamba district of Istanbul's Fatih province, it was originally the Teotokos Pamakaristos Church built throughout the end of the 13th century during the Byzantine period.

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𝐃o 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭?

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Now commuters can take a new high-speed metro line connecting Istanbul Airport and Kağıthane in 24 minutes.

The metro line was opened to the public on 22 January and what this means for travellers and tourists alike is that the choice for transportation broadens.

They no longer have to only resort to the Havaist shuttle bus services, or risk getting ripped off by taxi drivers anymore.

Though travellers and tourists have to take the extra effort to connect to another line to get to touristic areas such as Sultanahmet, Taksim, Kadıköy, etc.

The metro line will run through the Arnavutköy and Eyüpsultan districts from Istanbul Airport.

The fares range at a decent ₺9-₺12, and will be free-of-charge for about a month to celebrate its opening.

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A very 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 to our friends who are celebrating the joyous occasion.

Wishing you all great happiness and prosperity!

GONG XI FA CAI!

𝟓 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐥:

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1) Take a stroll in Sultanahmet Square

Kick off your Turkish experience in the Sultanahmet Square and marvel at the magnificent architecture of Sultanahmet Mosque, Hagia Sophia Mosque and Topkapi Palace.

Be in awe by the interior of Sultanahmet Mosque that is lined with more than 20,000 handmade İznik tiles.

Join in the queue just in time to tour the grand Hagia Sophia that combined the traditional design elements of an Orthodox Basilica of the Byzantine era.

2) Hop on the Bosphorus Cruise

Hop on the tramway to make your way to Eminönü and catch the next boat on the Bosphorus Cruise Tour, or you can also join the evening cruise for an even more immersive experience of the Bosphorus against the sunset.

Take breathtaking pictures along the banks of the Bosphorous that is bristling with jaunty suburban villas that are probably owned by the richest of the rich.

Enjoy spectacular views of historical sites, Ottoman palaces, fortresses, museums, and the stunning bridges, and soak up the atmosphere along the city’s European and Asian shores.

3) Visit the world’s oldest mall

Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewellery & gifts, visit one of the oldest and thriving malls of all time.

Ensure that you mark down the location of the easily missable entrance of the Grand Bazaar or risk getting lost in the labyrinth of roads and alleys nearby.

Shop from the variety of Turkish lamps to the intricately woven carpets to the traditional coin bag souvenirs this antiquated place has to offer.

4) Take a walk along Istiklal Street

Take the funicular line between Karaköy to Beyoğlu and take a short stroll to the famous Galata Tower and be mesmerized by the picturesque view of Istanbul when you get to the top.

Walk along Istiklal Street where rows and rows of shops, cafes and restaurants are situated along a never-ending and colorful grand boulevard that cuts through Beyoğlu and Taksim Square.

Jump on the nostalgic tram that takes you to the end of the street if you feel that it’s too exhausting to walk down the whole street.

5) Dine in a restaurant with amazing views

There are restaurants that sit atop hotels and buildings that also offer a scenic view of Istanbul; an experience that is sure not to miss when you can dine in while enjoy the view of the bustling city.

Restaurants like Seven Hills Restaurant and Matbah Restaurant are some of them and they also offer a lifetime experience of feeding gigantic gulls after a hefty meal as well as dishes that date back to the time of the Ottoman sultans.

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A boat glides through the Süleymaniye Camii setting leaving a trail.

There's something serene about the Bosphorus that makes people feel at peace and untangles them from the stress of life that shackles them.

And the alluring charm of Istanbul never fails to attract people to its shores and makes people want to come back again and again.

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𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐥?

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Hagia Sophia Mosque or Ayasofya Camii in Turkish, was once a cathedral originally built as a Greek Orthodox church.

It was then converted into a mosque during the conquest of the Ottoman Empire in 1453.

During the reign of Atatürk, it was turned into museum in 1935.

It was consecrated into a mosque once again in 2020 by the Council of State later on.

It is now a destination for millions of tourists who can enjoy the fusion of Islamic and Christian ornaments and marvel at its beauty.

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𝟓 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲:

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𝟏) 𝐈̇𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐥

Without a doubt Istanbul tops the list for the most Islamic cities in the Turkey.

Istanbul is a city that straddles two continents, Europe and Asia and it's a land of thousand mosques that is steeped in Ottoman history.

Some are among the biggest and best in the world like the Sultanahmet Mosque, and some are tiny with awesome settings of the Bosphorus like the Ortaköy Mosque.

𝟐) 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐚

Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman empire and because of that it is very rich with religious monuments, mosques, and tombs (türbe), traditional saunas (hamam).

The tomb of the establishers of the Ottoman empire, namely Osman and Orhan Gazi is located here as well as the tomb of the famous Ertuğrul that is also situated in a nearby city (Soğüt).

Another place not to miss is the Yeşil Cami (Green Mosque), a mosque with a carved marble doorway entrance and is one of the exotic mosques of Anatolia.

𝟑) 𝐒̧𝐚𝐧𝐥ı𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚

Dubbed as 'The City of Prophet', it is said that this city is the birthplace and dwelling place of Hz. Ibrahim a.s. It also houses the tomb of Hz Eyyup a.s. further northeast of the city.

It is said that the lake of Halil-Ür Rahman is where Hz. Ibrahim was thrown into a pyre but it transformed into a lake teeming with fishes.

𝟒) 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐚

Konya, 'The City of Hearts', was the final home of Mevlana Rumi, whose turquoise-domed tomb in the city is its primary tourist attraction. It is also the final resting place of the spiritual Sufi leader.

Konya was also the capital of Seljuk empire and the most important cultural center of that period before the reign of the Ottoman Empire.

𝟓) 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧

This city is known for its classical Madrassas (Medrese) such as the Zinciriye and Kasımiye Medresesi as well as the various mosques that were remnants of the Atuqid and Seljuk empires.

The city as a whole with its traditional stone, religious and vernacular architecture and its terraced urban pattern is the best preserved example of Anatolian soil.

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐔̈𝐑𝐊𝐎 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐒 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐄

Here are some recommended places of visit in Cappadocia:

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1) Göreme Open Air Museum

Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, this place is a rocky settlement that has hosted many remains of churches, underground chapels and fabulous restored frescoes that were carved into stone.

2) Derinkuyu/Kaymakli Underground City

Two of the most popular underground cities that still remain. They run 8 storeys deep but only 4 remained open to the public.

Their history can be traced back to the early Christians called Hittite that hid in these underground cities to escape from the Roman invasion at that time.

3) Fairy Chimney

This is where tall, curiously-shaped conical rocks atop mounds made of soft, white volcanic rock formations are situated.

Standing in the centre of what used to be an active volcanic site, the chimneys are a result of a geologic process that began millions of years ago, it is the one and only place with these strange rock formations.

4) Devrent Valley

Also dubbed the 'Imagination Valley', the locals found a cheeky way to look at these rock formations from another perspective.

They almost look like sculptures of the likes of a duck, camel, even couples kissing each other

5) Avanos City

From ancient cave dwellings to well-preserved ruins, this city is situated along the famous Kizilirmak River (Red River) and it gives off the somber and serene feeling for one to unwind.

If you’re interested in trying your hand at some traditional crafts, Avanos is also home to several pottery workshops where you can watch artisans at work.

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𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐥:

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1) Sultanahmet Mosque

2) Hagia Sophia Mosque

3) Süleymaniye Mosque

4) Fatih Mosque

5) Grand Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)

6) Grand Camlica Mosque

7) Sancaklar Mosque

😎 Marmara University Faculty of Theology Mosque

9) Chora Mosque (Kariye Camii)

10) Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Mosque

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Do you know that there are ancient city ruins all around Turkey?

There are close to about 30 archaeological sites in Turkey alone and here are the top 5 most popular sites:

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𝟓 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲:

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1) 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐫𝐚 (₺)

Turkey utilizes Turkish Lira and lira as their currency.

They do not accept USD or Euro in places like sundry shops, markets or restaurants, unless if you’re making payments in touristic areas for activities, rides or even private transport.

That’s also because they would think quoting it in Turkish lira would seem too big of a number.

Make sure you convert your own currency to USD or Euro first before coming to Turkey.

2) 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐡

Turkish people speak Turkish and only Turkish, nothing else.

They are not literally conversed in English.

With the exception of the different sub-races that speaks a second language like Kurdish, Circassian, Laz, Greek, Romanian, Armenian, Albanian, Arabic etc.

3) 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞

Much to people’s surprise, while Islam is the main religion in Turkey, its constitution declares that the country is rather a secular state.

Yes, owing to the fact that majority of the people are Muslims, some tourists mistook Turkey as being an Islamic state but still, Turkey retains most of Islamic values.

There are mosques every few hundred metres within a district, women are allowed to wear hijab, the state signifies and even make special preparations for religious events such as Ramadhan and Eidul Adha.

The Turks still lead a pretty much decent lifestyle while always have to be caught in the tussle between secularism and conservatism.

4) 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

For the past few years, Turkey has been knee-deep in economic crisis.

The Turkish currency lira is at all-time low.

Prices for basically everything from food to petrol are at a record high and citizens are struggling to make ends meet.

It might be contrary for tourists coming to Turkey as they can leverage from the weak currency and enjoy a relatively cheap vacation.

5) 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐲

Cats and dogs reserve a special place in the hearts of Turks.

Their affinity for these animals goes more than just feeding them on the streets.

It is a very common sight to see them sitting at a table in a café, cowering beneath cars, slinking between gravestones and sunning on benches, so never be surprised if they come and sit on your lap while you are enjoying the view of the Bosphorus River.

Their love for animals goes deep within the roots of the religion and is traced back to the era of Ottoman empire.

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Did you know that there are ancient UNDERGROUND cities located in the Cappadocia region of Turkey?

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𝟓 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲:

1) 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐡.

Apart from the shopkeepers in touristic areas, tour guides and probably taxi drivers, don’t expect them to understand English.

Even if they understand English, they might have a hard time trying to hold a conversation. It’s good if you know several basic Turkish words before coming to Turkey.

2) 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐬!

This is one of the misconceptions that tourists have of Turkish people.

Turkey may geographically be surrounded by Arab countries, but they are a different nation entirely.

Their language and culture are what set them apart from the Arabs, in fact they are more European than they are Middle Eastern.

So mind you, if you start asking if they speak Arabic, it won’t be long before someone starts to get pi**ed off.

3) 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞

Turkish people are generally proud of their country and have innate pride towards their nation and history.

Turks also regard Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as their savior, national pride and champion after a long string of defeat in the past from nations who tried to take their land.

So tourists who have differing opinions on him would have to be weary in their conversations whenever anyone brings up a topic on him.

4) 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞

Turkish people are genuine people who are very hospitable and they would welcome you as one of their own; even if you don't speak their language!

They like to host people at their houses and even offer up their places if anyone does not have a place to stay for the night.

This does not only apply to friends and relatives but even strangers who they don't even know or can barely speak with.

They are also expressive, vocal and speaks anything at the top of their mind.

If they like you, they will shower you with never-ending appraisals, prayers and well-wishings, but if they don't like something and it discomforts them they would voice it out.

Don't be afraid though, they are generally pleasant people who would love to do good and wants good for everyone.

5) 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐬 = 𝐂̧𝐚𝐲 (𝐭𝐞𝐚)

Turkish people and çay are inseparable.

Çay is basically an inevitable part of their life and they drink çay on every single occasion.

They drink çay over lunch, dinner, dessert, in a gathering, during a get-together, while working, practically all the time!

They even have special cups for çay, so don't forget to bring back home as souvenirs.

Fun fact: Turkey is one of the biggest producers of tea, so it’s cheap and can be readily found anywhere, anytime of the day. It also tastes really good.

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𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐊𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢?

There are three ways you can get to Cappadocia from Kayseri:

1) 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬: £10-£50 (₺200-₺1000)

Or 'Servis Transfer' in Turkish, advance booking from agencies is required. There are two options, private and group; both of which sends you directly to your hotel.

2) 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐢: ₺900-₺1000

They can be found just outside the airport terminal. Ensure that the driver turns on the taxi metre or you can also negotiate with the driver for a fixed fare before the ride.

3) 𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: ₺180-₺200

This is the cheapest option but requires a bit of a hassle.

Take a taxi and head west about 10 km from the airport to get to the bus terminal (Kayseri Otogarı).

I would not recommend this option as you have to factor in bus timings and the fact that it only sends you to town centres (i.e. Göreme, Ürgüp, etc).

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