Let's talk about TURKEY!

PowerfulHunt
PowerfulHunt Posts: 281 Member
edited November 8 in Chit-Chat
I may be visiting Turkey (Istanbul) at the end of January. Has one vacationed there or live there now? Does anyone have recommendations for sites to see, restaurants, hotels, etc? Thanks yal!

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  • simon0000
    simon0000 Posts: 1,432 Member
    Damn, I thought it was about dinner....
  • FloyMcCaudie
    FloyMcCaudie Posts: 1,132
    In b4 "thought this was for thanksgiving"
  • Joannah700
    Joannah700 Posts: 2,665 Member
    I so thought we would talk about Turkey so we could talk about PIE afterwards.

    :disappointed:
  • FloyMcCaudie
    FloyMcCaudie Posts: 1,132
    in b4 three pages off "Wth happened to craving about thanksgiving turkey already?"
  • PowerfulHunt
    PowerfulHunt Posts: 281 Member
    LOL we gotcha Floy, you're "in" .. feel free to talk about Thanksgiving! Either way!
  • FloyMcCaudie
    FloyMcCaudie Posts: 1,132
    PowerfulHunt wrote: »
    LOL we gotcha Floy, you're "in" .. feel free to talk about Thanksgiving! Either way!

    Da feels!!!! You heard it guys, let the feels explode.
  • trojan_bb
    trojan_bb Posts: 699 Member
    edited November 2014
    Been a couple times. Going to Istanbul again this spring as well as the southern coast. Ankara is very cool too, but a bit far for a day trip

    You can't go wrong in Istanbul. Obviously go see the Hagia Sophia. I like staying away from the extremely popular restaurants and asking locals where they like to dine. Turkish food is some of the best...and it's like half price there because of exchange rates and economy.

    Take a trip to Cappadocia if you can. One of the most beautiful regions on Earth.

    honestly, it's not something you really need to plan in advance besides hotels. Turkey is one of those places you can just "wing it" and walk around and see where things take you.
  • PowerfulHunt
    PowerfulHunt Posts: 281 Member
    Thank you! We'll have almost two weeks; lots to see hopefully!
  • wilsoncl6
    wilsoncl6 Posts: 1,280 Member
    Ah man, I saw Turkey and mouth immediately started watering.
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  • RiverMelSong
    RiverMelSong Posts: 456 Member
    I'm going this Thursday! I can give you a full report when I get back if you want
  • Go_Mizzou99
    Go_Mizzou99 Posts: 2,628 Member
    I was going to share my turkey brine recipe...never mind.
  • PowerfulHunt
    PowerfulHunt Posts: 281 Member
    Agirlcandream25 wrote: »
    I'm going this Thursday! I can give you a full report when I get back if you want

    YES please do! Safe travels.
  • PowerfulHunt
    PowerfulHunt Posts: 281 Member
    Go_Mizzou99 wrote: »
    I was going to share my turkey brine recipe...never mind.

    <-- Enjoys cooking, almost as much as traveling .. if you still want to share!
  • rachelrb85
    rachelrb85 Posts: 579 Member
    Yes! I met my husband in Istanbul and have been about 3 times since then. Must sees: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmet mosque, Take a ferry to the Asian side. Ortokoy mosque/ Bosphorus bridge, Dolmabahce Palace, Prince Islands, Eminonu Pier, Galata Bridge, Taksim Square, Spice bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Walls of Constantinople.
  • cnadiger
    cnadiger Posts: 168 Member
    Damn, thought for sure this would be a food thread with nummy photos like food porn. Now I'm hungry. :'(
  • Bucky83
    Bucky83 Posts: 1,194 Member
    I second the Spice Bazaar. That place was awesome! I also enjoyed Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, so they're worth seeing. Go for a Turkish Bath! Rather entertaining! Oh and smoke some Shisha. :)

    I felt rather anxious in the Grand Bazaar as I was nervous someone was going to pick pocket me, so I didn't enjoy that as much as I could have. Ooooh...eat some Turkish Delight....it's the good stuff!
  • mattyc772014
    mattyc772014 Posts: 3,543 Member
    Stay at the Ritz Carlton. Second the Spice Bazaar.
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