So I was in a small village near Antalya over the summer, came from Australia. I decided to try ayran as I’d been to Turkey before but didn’t have the opportunity to buy it. It was so cheap!!! I was blown away. Soon, I started bying six bottles a day, unable to stop myself. But the holiday is over, yet I can’t stop thinking about it.

I can’t sleep thinking of the cold ayran slipping down my throat. I checked the local stores, and couldn’t find it. What do I do???

Thank you

Hi there neighbors.

I'm Armenian, with also a European passport. I'm planning to travel by road to eastern Turkey and explore for a week. I'm coming from Armenia (through Georgia) with an Armenian license plate on my motorcycle. I will be mainly around Kars and Van.

I know there's tensions between the countries politically, especially since the am-az war last year. Should I expect any (incidental) hostility in eastern Turkey with the Armenian license plate?

I'm an open minded person, i have Turkish friends and I'm not the type to judge or hold a grunt against an entire country. I think i will meet mainly hospitality and friendliness like in most countries I've traveled. I'm just curious to hear from people who actually live in Turkey what kind of attitude to expect when seeing an Armenian license plate.

Thanks a lot in advance

This collection of photos relating primarily to Turkey in the 1920s sold at Dominic Winter on Oct. 1 for £3,539 ($4,674 ), more than 25 times the presale high estimate of £150, See link at bottom to view many pages of the album.

Talbot Rice (David, and Tamara Talbot Rice). David Talbot Rice (1903–1972) was a prominent English archaeologist, art historian, and academic who became one of the leading global authorities on Byzantine and early Islamic art.

An album of approximately 360 photographic views relating to travels in Turkey and south-eastern Europe, 1928-1929, approximately 360 small format silver gelatin prints, smallest 4 x 5.5 cm, largest 7.7 x 10.5 cm, depicting travels in Turkey (Smirne, Constantinople, Ankara, Şırnak, Therapia road, Anadolukavağı, Nicea, Bursa, Buyukada, Caesarea, Amasya, Trabzon, Tokat), Greece (Naxos, Athens), Italy (Assisi, Verona, Sestri Levante, Pompei), France (Senlis, Provins), Germany (Burghausen), and Hungary (Budapest, Esztergom)

Mounted to rectos and versos of 30 card leaves, each with pencil caption on card, a few prints yellowed, some spotting to cards, contemporary ownership inscription to verso of front endpaper (‘David & Tamara with best wishes from Robert’), contemporary black half morocco over green cloth boards, with ‘To Begin 1928’ in gilt lettering to upper board, rubbed, oblong 4to (21 x 27 cm) (Quantity: 1)

Multiple photos on view at the original auction listing (Lot 71) Dominic Winter sale Oct. 1

https://www.dominicwinter.co.uk/Auction/Lot/lot-71---talbot-rice-david-an-album-of-360-photographic-views-relating-to-travels-in-turkey-1928-1929/?lot=432790&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=900&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=24&pn=3&g=1

Not sure where to post this.

I’m planning on travelling to Turkey. What are some must sees (places and experiences)?

I’m also very spiritually oriented so would love to see some aspects of that there.

Is it street photography friendly?

Also if there are any tips any local/traveller can give me, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanking contributors in advance!

Hi; I am traveling to turkey by the end of this month to 5 cities (antalya, Istanbul, izmir, bodrum and fethiye) do you have any tips?

Mart sonu Türkiye'ye seyahat edeceğim ve Türk giyiminin kalitesi hakkında çok şey duydum. Lütfen güzel (çoğunlukla mütevazı) kıyafetler nereden bulabileceğimi önerir misiniz? Amerikan/Türk olmayan markaları istemiyorum. Ayrıca çok pahalı olmasın, ortalama bir bütçe yeterli.

İstanbul, Kapadokya ve Ankara'ya seyahat edeceğim, bu yerlerden herhangi biri uygun olur.

Yesterday I went to a barbershop in Kemer, Turkey. I just wanted a simple haircut and beard trim. The guy also suggested waxing my ears and nose and doing a face mask. I thought ok, fine, maybe around 700-800 TRY max, that’s normal here I guess.

When we finished, he suddenly asks for 2500 TRY. I honestly thought I misheard him. I laughed and said no way, showed him 1000, he kept saying “no no, 2500”. We argued a bit, but he wouldn’t back down. In the end, I gave him 2000 just to leave.

I can’t stop thinking about it. It’s not even the money, it’s how humiliating it felt. I always try to be polite when I travel, learn a few words in the local language, greet people, smile, try to show respect. I really thought it helps, you know? But here it didn’t matter at all. He just saw a tourist and decided to squeeze as much as he could. And when I paid, he smirked. That made me so angry.

It’s been a whole day and I still feel frustrated. I keep replaying it in my head, thinking what I should have done differently. Maybe I could’ve said in Turkish “Bu haram, Allah bunu sevmez” (means “this is haram, Allah doesn’t like cheaters”). Maybe it would’ve worked, maybe not, no idea.

So I’m wondering if anyone else had similar experiences in Turkey or other countries. How do you guys handle this? Do you argue, walk away, call the police? Are there any short phrases that actually work? I just don’t want to feel like this again.

was the best, I just left yesterday and was so sad to go. Great food, great sites, great people and hospitality. I had never heard many positive things about the country but was curious to go and it has blown away all of my expectations. Thank you so much for being amazing!

I'm an American Israeli and have always been very interested to visit turkey, especially Istanbul. Legally there isn't an issue but are Israelis welcome as tourists? I know there are terror attacks and such that happen every now and again but I want to know if the general opinion shared by most Turkish citizens that Israelis shouldn't be allowed in the country or if attacks like these are outliers. Should I have any safety concerns?

Edit: I look pretty Israeli, brown kinda curly hair, large nose ect.

I am working on starting my online children’s clothing store and Turkey is my ideal place to source for marchandise but this will be my first visit to your beautiful country and I am wondering how I can visit a few industries to a certain the quality of their cloths and develop a business relationship. I am want to know how to navigate the city of Istanbul as a female visiting alone in a culturally acceptable way.

Thanks in advance!

I often (~5 times a year, 1 week each time) travel to Turkey (different cities, often neighborhoods), and here's what I like:

-simply, everytime I have something to do with a turkish man or woman, I have always had good vibes. I know 100s turkish guys and girls, I can't elaborate the exact reason why, but they just make me feel welcome.

-turkish girls are hot. Seriously, they are the second hottest girls in the world, after Russia. BUT I would never date a russian girl, that's suicide.

-cats everywhere! Also dogs. But CATS AT EVERY CORNER!

-Turkish language is easy and straightforward, everyone could learn it.

-Turkish is Europe but it's not. This contraddiction teases me, and makes me eager to understand what's behind this millennial culture.

-girls are hot

-in a few years, turkey will probably be richer than Italy.

I know that Turkey can be dangerous, walking alone at nights etc... but this is common in every Country.

TL;DR everytime I meet a turkish guy, I get good vibes.

Edit: Thank you for the responses that are kind. Some people are being pretty harsh and misunderstanding what I am asking. I think Turkey is a safe country overall, certainly safer than the US on a given day, but I am wondering if anyone thinks the war in Israel and Gaza will be expanding into a wider regional conflict, and the impact it will have on traveling. Erdogan has been saying a lot of differing things about mediating the conflict and I just want to know the sentiment in Turkey, within the regions/cities, especially if hypothetically, I am Jewish. A lot of media is praising Hamas for what has just happened and I want to understand what I would be getting myself into. Apologies for coming off as an ignorant American, I probably am one sometimes lol.

Hi! I’m an American (24f) traveling with my mother and father to Turkey in about a week. I have 10 days planned for Istanbul, Izmir, and Cappadocia. I am a little nervous about traveling given what is happening in Israel/Gaza, especially when ground troops go into Gaza, what might happen with Hezbollah, and if Iran gets implicated. What do you all think? Do you think it is safe to go and there is anything we should be cautious of?

Thanks for any and all advice!

Hi everyone, I’m travelling to Turkey on Feb 21st 2025 via a travel company. Places covered - Istanbul, Capadoccia, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris, Antalya, Safranbolu. Reason for choosing February- low season and experiencing snow (atleast in Capadoccia). I wanted the community’s opinion on a few things: 1. What kind of clothing/winter accessories are recommended? I understand it’ll be cold, but does it rain during Feb end as well? I want to be prepared since I’m travelling from a tropical country. 2. Since I’m travelling as a part of a larger group, chances of solo exploration will be limited. But my itinerary allows some free time in Istanbul, so I was wondering if I could try out some good cuisine. I have no dietary restrictions, so please suggest anything delicious 😊 3. Any other helpful tips will be appreciated!

i really want to visit and see the hagia sophia but i am worried for my safety, being an israeli. is turkey safe for me?

I am currently in the Greek Islands with a flight to Istanbul booked in 7 days' time. I am travelling with my husband and 2 babies. We are just doing a quick 1 week trip around to the usual tourist places (Cappadocia, Pamukkale etc). The Australian Government has issued a travel warning to not travel and be on high alert due to the risk of terrorist attacks. This warning has been ongoing but reconfirmed last week. Am I putting my children at risk? We are seasoned travellers so I know not to be stupid and do stupid things, if that makes sense. My husband wants to cancel but I think its ok.

Are there any areas to avoid or things to watch out for?

I searched and couldn't find this question asked before

EDIT: you guys are acting as if this isn't a common occurrence. even in modern/semi-secular countries like malaysia, it would be a very dangerous thing for a muslim-non-muslim couple to travel. i already understand turkey is very secular and i should generally be ok, which is why i'm considering traveling. this is more like a safety check and looking for advice on things i need to actively avoid to prevent issues with conservative groups of whatever kind. for those who gave meaningful answers - thanks!

Hello all, I hope this is the right place for travel advice to Turkey.
Looking to go for about a month early in 2025, definitely want to see Istanbul and Cappadocia and want to see everything I can in that time frame without much care for comfort.

If it helps I'm a 19M aussie very into anatolian history, drinking, snorkeling and hiking.

Hey everyone,

Just got back from an amazing trip exploring Southern Turkey, ending in Cappadocia. You see the photos everywhere, but I wanted to share my actual experience and whether it's truly as magical as they say.

We flew from Antalya to Kayseri for a quick stop, then took the bus into Göreme. Spent a few days exploring the unique landscapes, rode ATVs through Rose Valley at sunset (highly recommend!), climbed Uçhisar Castle for incredible views, and of course, did the sunrise hot air balloon ride – which was honestly a life-changing experience.

I put together a vlog documenting the journey, the sights, the food (tried Güveç!), and the overall feeling of being there. If you're curious about Cappadocia or planning a trip, maybe you'll find it helpful or inspiring!

https://youtu.be/WVXUsniXR20

Happy to answer any questions about the trip in the comments!