Comments on: Review: Fodor’s Turkey

By: Jonathan White

Jonathan White — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:00:32 +0000

I adored Turkey’s rough-edged exoticism when i first visited years ago, on the surface the gradual urbanisation of the Turkey’s gorgeous coastline can be depressing. Traditional fishing villages are increasingly being swallowed up by and apartments & budget hotels, however with a little bit of research, there are still unspoilt beaches and sleepy hamlets to be discovered. Best of all, just a few minutes’ drive inland from the coast, Turkish life goes on pretty much unchanged: a hazily sunlit world of unspoilt villages rustic ramshackle farms.

By: Deborah Harmes

Deborah Harmes — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:45:09 +0000

Have a lengthy (perhaps a year?) trip out of Australia and off to Europe planned for next year. We never managed to get there when we lived in London in the 1990s and travelled through most of western Europe. Turkey is definitely on our list of must-see countries and we will of course hit the high spots. But we are also interested in the off-the-beaten-track locales where we can stop, stay for a week or two (or longer!) and immerse ourselves in other people’s ideas and culture. This book would be a huge asset in our advance planning!

By: craig zabransky

craig zabransky — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:40:14 +0000

As an American, we barely understand the East…And specifically I was told my destiny is travel related and it lies in the East. That all according to my recent astrology reading….Honestly, I can’t think of a better place to start my journey of understanding then where East truly meets West – Turkey in 2010.

I look forward to the adventure ahead….

stay adventurous,
Craig

By: forality

forality — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:37:02 +0000

Turkey is on the 6 month current itinerary.
And any research is good research.
Would love to win a copy of fodors turkey.
nothing to deep on the spare of the moment…..

By: Malcolm E Taylor

Malcolm E Taylor — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:20:04 +0000

I go to Turkey as often as possible to visit the people I consider “my Turkish family.” We are not related, but I have known members of the family since the summer of 1948. Istanbul is a fascinating place to visit, but my favorite area is Datca and especially the village of Ak-tur. The Turkish people are amongst the most gracious that I have ever met, and I have never eaten a Turkish meal that was not superb, both in taste and in its presentation.

By: Judy

Judy — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:08:50 +0000

I have heard so much about Turkey lately, just finished reading the great book “Tales from the Expat Harem: Foreign Women in modern Turkey.” After reading this book I really really have to visit now. I find the photos of Cappadocia facinating.

By: T-roy

T-roy — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:48:12 +0000

I used to work with a lot of turkish guys in Dubai. They always kept saying how great the country was and that I should visit. Will be going there in May to see an old co-worker and explore the country for the first.

By: Marion Vermazen

Marion Vermazen — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:45:32 +0000

I would love to go to Turkey because it was the cross roads of the ancient world. I love history and Turkey would be an excellent place to visit and learn about history by traveling.

By: Gloria

Gloria — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:49:25 +0000

I plan to go to Turkey next year. I have never visited a Muslim country before and Turkey seems like a great place to start. Everyone I have ever know who has visited only has great things to say. I’m looking forward to a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia.

By: Conradzoo

Conradzoo — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:03:15 +0000

Ah, Turkey.

Haven’t been there lately, well to think of time passing by, aproper bloody hell cause it’s already 9 years ago. I love the place, the Black Sea coast, Central Anatolia, but especially Istanbul – August ’99, Istanbul the start of my year trip around the world, a splendid solar eclipse, but also the month of that devastating earthquake in the Izmit/Istanbul area; I stayed a month and think of it as the most worthwhile (eyeopening) days in my life. Not to forget I made friends for life.

Ah, I love Turkye.

By: Dee Andrews

Dee Andrews — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:41:51 +0000

I have recently returned from two weeks in Turkey with my family, including my daughters, ages 7 and 11. It is a definite favorite now, and we would all love to return someday. I would especially like more time in Istanbul, to not be a tourist and soak up the culture and history. The food was amazing too!

Cappadocia is another must-see area of Turkey, and we had the great fortune of staying at the Gamirasu cave hotel in Urgup, which was mentioned earlier and I highly recommend.

I also highly recommend a blue cruise on a Turkish gulet! It was a fabulous way to see the coast. See our pictures here for some ideas, http://travelandtravails.com/nggallery/page-659/album-2/gallery-5/.

By: Andre Franchini Campos de Pinho

Andre Franchini Campos de Pinho — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:15:13 +0000

Since I started managing whl.travel Flickr account I got the opportunity to see many images from places around the globe and definitely Turkey has captivated my attention. I would love to go there sometime in the next couple of years. Its culture fascinates me! http://www.flickr.com/photos/whltravel/collections/72157622600344009/

By: JoAnna

JoAnna — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:57:32 +0000

When I was in college, my tourism teacher was from Turkey. He used the country in his examples as we talked about international marketing and tourism strategies, and that was really my first exposure to Turkey. What really intrigues me about Turkey is the fact that it lies across two continents. I’ve stepped over the Continental Divide and countless time zone lines, but I would love to experience what it’s like to be somewhere that straddles two entirely different worlds. I think I’d be surprised that they aren’t that different after all.

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:24:35 +0000

I have actually spent a bit of time in Turkey – absolutely loved every second of it. Am trying to find a way to spend part of each year there. The people are lovely, friendly and welcoming to their beautiful and historically rich country. The FOOD is the best I have had anywhere in the world. we were there during Ramadan – wonderful time to be in Turkey. We were invited to dinner after sundown several times, the Sultanahamet after the sun goes down, around the Hippodrome, and the Blue Mosque, and the Hagia Sophia is a wonderful experience. The Cistern, the museums, the DolmabahÃ§e Palace is GORGEOUS, The Topkapi Palace INCREDIBLE, the Galata Tower, the Egyptian Spice Market, the Bazaar, the University, boat ride on the Bosphorus – all just amazing! One needs weeks and weeks to explore Istanbul. It is an elegant, fascinating, cosmopolitan city. We spent time with Istanbulus we met who live on the Asian side – had a lot of fun exploring their neighborhoods and having dinners with them. The mosques of Istanbul are gorgeous and moving places, the reverance as a way and part of life touches all parts of life in Turkey. The archeological museum in Ankara is worth spending at least an entire day in. Cappadocia – SPECTACULAR – We stayed at the Greek House, and explored Mustaphapasha, flew in a hot air balloon over Cappadocia, spending the night at a former Greek monastery in Guzelyurt and talking with the Imam of the local mosque there, traveling to Konya on the last day of Ramadan and visitng Rumi Mevlana’s tomb and spending the beginning of the Bayram with a family there, staying in Antalya and exploring the Mediteranean coast, visitng the ruins of Aphrodisias and of course Ephesus, and the city of Kusadasi – can you tell I want to go back? I do! It is a wonderful place with the most incredible history. I LOVE that the country of Turkey is so proud of ALL it’s history and strives to protect it all and make sure the world gets to see it. EVERYONE should go to Turkey!

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:59:30 +0000

I’ve been wanting to go to Turkey since my dad starting traveling there for business. He came home with breathtaking pictures and incredible stories about the sites and their history. My mom and I want to take a trip to visit him and a guide book would be essential in planning!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:06:58 +0000

I would love to go to turkey, I’m actually planning ot next year hopefully, so a guidebook would be extremely helpful! I think the thing that interests me most about turkey is the meeting of east and west, two different continents in one country.I’m especially interested in the ancient runs on the west coast.

By: darngooddigs

darngooddigs — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:22:23 +0000

We’ve been wanting to go to Turkey for a while now. Istanbul is a cosmopolitan crossroads of the world, with historic architecture, amazing restaurants, and a happening vibe – or so I hear. For our website we want to visit Esbelli Evi, the “cave” hotel in Urgup, which we have heard should be one of our Darn Good Digs – but we haven’t received a nomination yet. Turkey has beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, dramatic mountains, and lively cities. We’ve read all this and heard it from our friends. We just have to go for ourselves one of these days!

The one thing we don’t like are the earthquakes, but what can you do.