Today, Turkey is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. However, you might have heard many stereotypes about this beautiful country and begin wondering about many topics, such as: How safe is Turkey? What's the Turkish Lira exchange rate? What about Turkey's weather and climate?
We hope to answer these questions and reduce any concerns before you start your voyage to Turkey! Let's look at the most common topics visitors may wonder about before traveling to Turkey.
Travel Basics
Naturally, you will have many queries about the actual process of traveling to Turkey, from how to travel and when, to the little details such as health, children, and even insurance. Let's look at the most commonly searched topics:
Border Formalities and Turkish Visas
If you are from the EU, you will likely need a visa before traveling to Turkey. In the following articles, you can find an answer to all your questions about getting a tourist visa, work visa, customs, immigration, etc:
Health and Insurance in Turkey
Getting health and travel insurance is essential no matter where you travel in the world, and Turkey is no exception. Here are all the articles related to health and insurance in Turkey:
Money and Currency in Turkey
Since the Turkish currency keeps fluctuating throughout the years, it naturally became another commonly searched topic when traveling to Turkey. Here are our articles aiming to answer your questions:
Lodging in Turkey
Lodging in Turkey is affordable, and hotels in this incredible country provide amazing services. Here are our articles related to accommodation in Turkey:
Transportation in/to Turkey
Turkey is a huge country with advanced infrastructure. There are many ways to travel around and to Turkey. Here are all the articles on the subject:
Safety in Turkey
Another big superstition about traveling to Turkey is that it is unsafe. Turkey is among the world's most popular tourist destinations, and that would not be the case if that was true. Here are all the articles related to safety in Turkey:
Women/Female Travelers in Turkey
Women travelers can have many worries considering the infamous reputation of the East. However, we can assure you Turkey is different. Here are all the topics for women travelers in Turkey:
Traveling with Family to Turkey
Families visiting Turkey may have concerns related to safety and traveling with a child. Here are some articles aimed to answer any inquiries you may have:
Turkey's Regions, Maps & Climate
While it is not essential, learning about the geography and the climate of the country you will visit can be helpful. Here are all our related articles on the topic:
Shopping in Turkey
While you might not expect it, Turkey is really popular when it comes to affordable prices and quality products. Many people just visit Turkey to shop at affordable prices:
Food in Turkey
Turkey has the most memorable food the world has to offer. Here are the most popular meals and drinks in Turkey:
Communication
Communication is a key aspect when it comes to having a pleasant holiday. Let's have a look at the standards of communication in Turkey:
Cultural Insights
Turkey has a long history and rich culture. While it can be difficult to grasp Turkish culture, it boils down to three principles: be kind, helpful, and truthful to other people.
Let's look at the wonders of Turkish culture and related articles we have:
Turkish Culture and Customs
While Turkey has a rich and long list of customs and cultural beliefs, some articles cover the topic. Keep in mind this is only the tip of the iceberg:
Religion in Turkey
Turkey is a multi-religious country with a diverse population and belief systems. Let's look at the religion in Turkey:
History of Turkey
While Turkey has a rich culture, it has an even longer history, stretching over 4000 years! Let's begin:
Turkish Architecture
Turkish architecture is influenced heavily by many empires: Ottoman, Greek, Roman, Seljuk, and more. You can always expect to be amazed in this original country:
Turkish Media
You may not believe it, but Turkey has a genuinely popular media consumed by many countries in the East. Let's have a look at some media introducing Turkey:
Marriage in Turkey
Another highly searched topic is marriage in Turkey. Turks are famous for their high family values and marriage traditions:
Here are More Topics We Have Covered So Far!
- Special Interest Trips: beaches, yachting, weddings, and more.
- Disabled Travelers: Accessibility of hotels, airports, trains, local transport, historic sights, and buildings.
- Electricity: Plugs & sockets/points, converters.
- Turkish Tourism Offices: If you ever need help when traveling to Turkey.
- Photography and Video in Turkey: Turkey is perfect for photography year-round.
- Complaints: Hotel, tour operator, travel agency.
—by Can Turan
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