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About Oguz Kosebalaban
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I`ve been leading tours throughout whole Turkey since 1987 as a licensed tour-guide on archaeological, cultural, and Christian Pilgrimage tours , visiting Istanbul-Ankara-Cappadocia-Antalya-Hierapolis-Aphrodisias-Ephesus-Pergamon-Troy-Bursa many many times. My web presence : check www.geocities.com/oguzbalaban and my visiual istanbul guide blog is at www.my.opera.com/istanbulinsider and http://www.flickr.com/photos/23822697@N02/

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The info I provide is limited to traveler's interest sites in Turkey , and useful information for travelers; I am not able to accommodate questions on relocations, wages, apartment rentals, lost connections etc.

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Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism

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Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism

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Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism

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Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism

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Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism

   

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Eastern Turkey11/17/2009
  Q: We will be in Turkey from Nov 20-Dec 6, and we are hoping to see some of the eastern part of your ...
  A: If you check my earlier replies, you may realize I highly recommend visiting Aphrodisias for those ...
Eastern Turkey11/10/2009
  Q: We will be in Turkey from Nov 20-Dec 6, and we are hoping to see some of the eastern part of your ...
  A: I just returned from a tour , sorry for delayed responce. In short I do not recommend your driving ...
Train Travel from Gaziantep10/30/2009
  Q: We would like to know if we can travel from Gaziantep to Konya by train? I have heard that the Toros ...
  A: Here is the Turkish railroad department web site in English ; I belive they should have all the ...
drive through Turkey to Northern Cyprus10/25/2009
  Q: best route from italy via turkey to northern cyprus and where is the best place to obtain maps
  A: After ending up in Turkey drive onto Istanbul, then onto Ankara, onto Konya and then to Tasucu, as ...
Driving in Winter10/25/2009
  Q: We will be traveling in Turkey from Christmas Day until the 12th Jan. We are flying into Cappadocia ...
  A: Cappadocia is even more impressive in winter after snowfall when the formations are covered with ...
best sightseeing from Bodrum10/10/2009
  Q: I recently won two tickets on Turkish Airlines at an Airline Industry event. I had to book on short ...
  A: From 19th to 23rd you have like 3 full days : One day you sould spend in Bodrum ( lots of people ...
kusadasi-istanbul9/1/2009
  Q: i will arrive tomorrow at ten in kusadasi and i want to go directly to istanbul . what is the best ...
  A: ........Your trip from Kusadasi ( or izmir ) to Istanbul.......... Cheap and fast do not ususally ...
Istanbul8/28/2009
  Q: I am hoping to visit Istanbul on my own in November from Australia. I have heard lots of negative ...
  A: The common comment with which you will do fine in Istanbul 85% of the time : As a professional ...
mobile phones8/26/2009
  Q: I am travelling to turkey next month to see my friend and i want to take him a mobile phone as a ...
  A: You can bring 1-2 mobile phone etc without a problem , without having to pay extra tax ; at the ...
Ramadan & fetr eid in istanbul8/15/2009
  Q: I wonder to know about the situation regrding historical places ,night club ,resturant and shopping ...
  A: Restaurants, night clubs , everything stays open like any other month during the month of Ramadan. ...
bus travel in turkey8/11/2009
  Q: I want to go to see hattusa and then goreme and then back to my daughters house in kusadasi. I am ...
  A: Sorry for delay, I think I missed your questions : Hattusa is nearby the city called Sungurlu . ...
turkey business visa invitation letter8/7/2009
  Q: I am a business man from Bangladesh. I have many clients who want to visit Turkey for business ...
  A: To begin with ; if your clients have a business contact in Turkey the contact can provide an ...
Trips from Nemrut Dagi to Antakya and then to Aleppo7/19/2009
  Q: "Hi Y. Murat Ozguc, I'm heading to Turkey in october and I'll be taking a tour from Gorėme to ...
  A: First of all be very careful not to buy a ticket to Antalya instead of Antakya. HAtay will be the ...
turkey in 5 days7/19/2009
  Q: We are planning to visit turkey. we'll be coming from Georgia. the places we want to visit are: ...
  A: On internet search for turkish bus tariffs look for tiflis for tbilisi. I looked up on internet ; ...
Istanbul, Goreme ( and Maybe Kekova or Ephesus area )7/18/2009
  Q: My friend and I plan to visit Turkey for 10 days in September. We decided so far for Istanbul and ...
  A: Visitors rush at times to see more as if they will never return. Without rush you may go like this : ...
ferries7/18/2009
  Q: Are there ferries from Istanbul to Cesme,Izmir ,or Bodrum ? THX.
  A: I presume when you say ferry you you mean car ferry as opposed to a cruiseship , boat or hydrofoil. ...
visa7/17/2009
  Q: merhaba oğuz bey.. i have two passports, ı am both a turkish and british national living ...
  A: Merhaba; http://www.egm.gov.tr/hizmet.yabancilar.asp this site of Police department will give you ...
turkey in 5 days7/11/2009
  Q: We are planning to visit turkey. we'll be coming from Georgia. the places we want to visit are: ...
  A: if you are around the age twenties, if you can sleep on the bus, if you are ready for very tiring ...
turkey in 5 days7/10/2009
  Q: We are planning to visit turkey. we'll be coming from Georgia. the places we want to visit are: ...
  A: 5 days is not enough if you would like to see these places as well as the bus driving by them . For ...
Question6/8/2009
  Q: Are there christian,or Assyrian, or Chaldean, or Arabic churches in turkey? are there Christians ...
  A: The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate is called Fener Rum PAtriarchate in Turkey and it is in Istanbul, as ...
Marmaris-Hierapolis-Afrodisias-Selcuk5/31/2009
  Q: How long is the car journey from Selcuk-Bergama? ANSWER: Selcuk to Bergama is 172 km and takes ...
  A: It could be done in one day; but it will be long and will be like fulfilling duty, instead of ...
Selcuk-Bergama5/29/2009
  Q: How long is the car journey from Selcuk-Bergama? ANSWER: Selcuk to Bergama is 172 km and takes ...
  A: In many respects Aphrodisias is even more impressive and definetely more charming in many ways then ...
Selcuk-Bergama5/28/2009
  Q: How long is the car journey from Selcuk-Bergama?
  A: Selcuk to Bergama is 172 km and takes 2hr30mn if you take the inexpensive tollroad the turn of ...
safe driving in Turkey5/7/2009
  Q: we are a group of 4 people and weŽd like to rent a car in Istanbul and drive to Cappadocia, stopping ...
  A: Driving in Turkey is as safe as it is as in (the rest of ) Europe. From Istanbul to Ankara ( on ...
Istanbul to Cesme4/30/2009
  Q: We are travelling to Turkey this summer (end-July Mid-August. We fly into Istanbul on 25 July and ...
  A: the web adress of the hydrofoil ferry is http://www.ido.com.tr/en/index.cfm (This shortens the ...
Istanbul to Cesme4/26/2009
  Q: We are travelling to Turkey this summer (end-July Mid-August. We fly into Istanbul on 25 July and ...
  A: 1.Shortest is take the car ferry from yenikapi of istanbul to bandırma - see the attached map - ...
Marmaris to Izmir4/22/2009
  Q: We are a party of 7 adults and one infant plus 8 suitcases. We are in Marmaris at 10am on a monday ...
  A: I am on a demanding roundtrip through Turkey ; I just got a chance to recieve my messages; sorry ...
Rhodes to Istanbul via Ephesus4/8/2009
  Q: We will be coming into Aegean Turkey from Rhodes on Sunday May 3rd and have to fly to Istanbul on ...
  A: I know there are these Greek ferries - hydrofoil ( flying dolphin one was called as I recall ) to ...
Traveling from Ephesus to Marmaris4/5/2009
  Q: i will be in istanbul, then travel to ephesus. i would like to take a 4 day blue voyage cruise ...
  A: Ephesus is in the town called Selcuk, but also a short ride from Kusadasi - half hour. So visitors ...
Goreme in a Day?4/4/2009
  Q: My friend and I are wondering if Goreme can be seen in a day and overnight travel to Selcuk is ...
  A: You can see a lot in Cappadocia within one day ; but you can not cover all of the highlights ; it ...
Turkey to Athens Via the Islands.3/19/2009
  Q: Ogus, I am travelling to Turkey via Toronto, Ontario April 15th, 2009. I will be visiting, ...
  A: Your route in Turkey is fine, one of the popular routes. Island hopping between Greek islands is ...
Marmaris to Istanbul via Ephesus3/12/2009
  Q: May we hire a drive ourselves one way mini van (up to 12 pax.. probably only 10 with luggage) from ...
  A: I am sorry for my delayed reply : I just returned from a trip to see my parents, plus I needed ...
road trip3/5/2009
  Q: my partner and I will be coming to turkey on may 18th for 10nights eleven days, we will fly to ...
  A: Pamukkale to Cappadocia is too long , many hours of useless driving. The only benefit is the stop at ...
Marmaris to Istanbul via Ephesus3/2/2009
  Q: A group of us (number as yet undetermined) will be traveling from Marmaris to Istanbul in October. ...
  A: Renting a car and driving around for four is great if there isn't too much driving involved, and ...
bodrum2/10/2009
  Q: We are travelling to Bodrum with two children aged 10 and 7. What would you recommend in the three ...
  A: Bodrum has got the Museum of underwater Archaelogy, remains of Mausoleum, and still a plus but the ...
Mum, dad and 5 and 2 year old!!!2/8/2009
  Q: We're planning a trip to turkey in mid August going from Istanbul and finishing in Dalaman. We want ...
  A: Unless you have specific desires for some of the sites between Ephesus and Cappadocia to visit , it ...
Mum, dad and 5 and 2 year old!!!2/1/2009
  Q: We're planning a trip to turkey in mid August going from Istanbul and finishing in Dalaman. We want ...
  A: If you want to go to Gallipoli and Ephesus; From Istanbul to Canakkale : Take the regular bus trip ...
clothes shops1/24/2009
  Q: i would like to ask about clothes shops in Taxim square in istanbul, I am 20 years old , could you ...
  A: The walking street beginning from Taksim Square is called Istiklal. It is 2 km in lenght. The ...
Trip Planning12/9/2008
  Q: I am currently planning a road trip from Beirut, Lebanon and was wondering how much would it take by ...
  A: You mean I presume how long it takes : You need to drive ( to West ) onto Nevşehir from ...
gulet cruises in turkey12/8/2008
  Q: I would like to know if there are any gulet cruises leaving from anywhere north of marmaris? Also, ...
  A: The bus companies do not have special arrangements for kids; kids travel with their parents - no ...
christmas and new year12/1/2008
  Q: As i am planning to come to Istanbul by mid December; i was wondering if you could help me by ...
  A: I just finished a Nile cruise with no internet access due to heavy schedule, sorry for delay. ...
ADSL availability in Kusadasi11/29/2008
  Q: I'm an Italo-Israeli of Turkish descent (my Great-Grandfather is from Izmir), actually residing in ...
  A: So you are coming back home! That is great! I am afraid you may have to commute to Izmir for the ...
Receiving a visitor in a Turkish hotel11/27/2008
  Q: I'm going to Istanbul next month and I've booked a single room in a small hotel in Sultanhnamet. My ...
  A: Unmarried couples of any nationality - native or visitors can stay at hotels without a problem ; ( ...
Pamukkale to Kusadasi vs Selcuk9/12/2008
  Q: Would it be worth staying at Kusadasi or Selcuk? I'm planning to catch the overnight bus from ...
  A: About your transportation first : The bus trip Istanbul to Selcuk ( Ephesus ) takes like 9 hours ...
could you please help me9/7/2008
  Q: what is the landscape like in turkey?
  A: Your 3 - 4 word question's reply would be the content of one whole book. But below is general idea; ...
Istanbul from Marmaris via Ephesus (Kusadasi)7/21/2008
  Q: It is far in the future, but we plan to end a gulet cruise in Marmaris in early October 2009. We ...
  A: With almost no exception all the intercity busses in Turkey are perfectly comfortable, there is ...
Help is needed7/19/2008
  Q: I am an American family doctor from USA, originally from northern Middle East. In the near future I ...
  A: I made an internet search for you : http://bioakupuntur.com/ you may get in touch and get info ...
visit to cappadocia from side7/19/2008
  Q: my partner and myself are coming to turkey on holiday in Sept(2nd) we will be staying in side for ...
  A: You can take a bus from Side ( or Alanya ) to Nevsehir ( that is the main city of Cappadocia ) . It ...
Istanbul Airport - Halal food?7/16/2008
  Q: Just wondering if you know whether or not any of the restaurants at Istanbul Ataturk airport server ...
  A: At Istanbul international airport one level above the departure floor ( second floor dept, first ...
Izmir to Kusadasi and Pamukkale7/10/2008
  Q: I will be visiting Turkey in August. I fly into Izmir airport at 11:30 on a Friday morning. I need ...
  A: ( First a rent a car option to optimise trips time and practicality wise : If you have the budget ...
Advice on the rest of our trip!6/2/2008
  Q: I already asked you about Istanbul, but I'd also like a comment on the rest of our trip! BTW, I ...
  A: I think Miletos in your schedule can be omitted ; it is lesser Ephesus, or any other ancient Roman ...
Advice on the rest of our trip!5/31/2008
  Q: I already asked you about Istanbul, but I'd also like a comment on the rest of our trip! BTW, I ...
  A: Your program is a doable program. It depends on your priorities to choose this program. This is a ...
Making the most of Istanbul in 3 days!5/31/2008
  Q: Our family of 4 (2 teenagers, ages 14 and 15) are visiting at the end of June. I just looked at ...
  A: You may take the best Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul ( if not a private one ) from 'Ortakoy' ...
RE : INCENTIVE TRIPS5/24/2008
  Q: Hope you can assist me with ample suggestions on my upcoming project next year. I am working as a ...
  A: Yes , Turkey is among top choices for incentive trips; offering many travel - and sightseeing ...
Travel - Turkey5/14/2008
  Q: CI will be travelling in Turkey for 5 days, out of which i intend to spend 2 - 3 days in Istanbul. I ...
  A: Istanbul to Kusadasi : Near Canakkale is Troy , not much is left out of. PAst Troy, Beramkale - ...
Cappadocia hotel5/4/2008
  Q: My husband and I are going to Turkey this summer. We will be spending 4 nights in Cappadocia. ...
  A: I think 3 full days could do well to enjoy Cappadocia properly; if you want to save one day for ...
Travelling from Bodrum5/3/2008
  Q: I have a week in a hotel in Bodrum, and would love to use my 7 day vacation to travel to the main ...
  A: For transportation : Buying domestic flight tickets in advance in Turkey makes it as inexpensive ...
Pensioner4/30/2008
  Q: My son works in Istanbul,he has a villa in Barium,he would like me to go and live there,but I am ...
  A: Yes we do have all the medications you have in the UK plus yes there is the flu injection but I do ...
Istanbul to Fethyie4/19/2008
  Q: We are planning to visit Turkey in late June. We prefer to go by car, take time to appreciate the ...
  A: If you use the form at http://www.mercedes.com.tr/Internet/TR/Hizmetler/Route/ , on that page ...
kusadasi to london3/23/2008
  Q: we are travelling around greece and turkey in the summer. we need to get home to london from ...
  A: Kusadasi to Istanbul : You may fly from Izmir ( 1.5 hour bus ride from Kusadasi ) ; flight is 1 ...
how far from bodrum to cappadocia?3/22/2008
  Q: but am thinking it may be quiet far from bodrum? What would be the best way to get there? And how ...
  A: Distance between Cappadocia ( city of Nevsehir ) and Borum is 854 Km and takes 15 hours. Bus trip ...
bus from Side to Antakia or Gaziantep3/6/2008
  Q: In april 2008 I would like to go from Side with the bus to Antakia or Gaziantep. Can you give me a ...
  A: quick follow up : Sakli Ev is an authentic Antakya house like a museum , see its photos ( and some ...
Turkey Trip2/27/2008
  Q: I will be visiting turkey for 11 day from 26th April to 6th may.I want to vist the following places ...
  A: For trips between the cities you mention ; bus trip is efficient; and it will work out fine. These ...
bus fares2/7/2008
  Q: Myself and two of my friends are going to be traveling through turkey in the beginning of November. ...
  A: www.flypgs.com has got some flight deals as inexpensive as 40 lira - 32$US , this can be less ...
travelling through Turkey to Cyprus with a caravan1/24/2008
  Q: My husband and I are touring Europe for 3-4 months from May 2008 ending in southern Cyprus to make ...
  A: Sorry for my delayed reply; the system did not mail or I did not receive the follow up question, I ...
Turkey in March with 8 adults/7 children1/23/2008
  Q: We are considering Turkey for the last week of March with 8 adults from 40-70 and 7 children from 12 ...
  A: Because my pc is down I am replying with a delay, sorry about that. April through june is by ...
Cost of travelling in Turley11/28/2007
  Q: I'm from India and a friend and I are planning a trip to Turkey in March. I was wondering what the ...
  A: Western Turkey and central Turkey ( including Cappadocia region , Ankara ) are where Turkish or ...
Turkey in February11/25/2007
  Q: I wanted to know how is travelling in Turkey in February. Are most of the hotels/hostels open? What ...
  A: almost all hotels are open. One of the best site is Cappadocia , central turkey. Coast is cold for a ...
istanbul bursa izmir / izmir canakkale to istanbul11/25/2007
  Q: What would be the best route to drive from Izmir to Istanbul by car in December? What would be the ...
  A: Istanbul to Izmir through Bursa heading east ( towards ankara first ) 465 km and it takes 9 hours. ...
Plan Trip to Turkey11/7/2007
  Q: I am interested in mosaics & want to visit the museums in Hatay & Gaziatep. I would like to fly to ...
  A: and running after them. I give you my symbolic "gold traveller of the year 2007" among those I ...
visit Istanbul10/31/2007
  Q: I would like to combine a visit to Istanbul (3-4 days) with a beach holiday, as close to Istanbul as ...
  A: Most Istanbul citizens fly to IZmir to go to Kusadasi or they fly to Bodrum ; these are one hour ...
weather in Turkey in November10/1/2007
  Q: We will be traveling In Turkey from Nov. 1st thru Nov. 11th and would like to know what type of ...
  A: The weather is likely to be nice in Novewmber with cool to warm days, and you will play cat and ...
Travelling in Istanbul9/15/2007
  Q: I would be visiting Istanbul for 3 days in Oct...actually one day before the Eid-ul Fitri . Would ...
  A: The weather forecast website below gives very accurate information; you may have a look : ...
Istanbul during Thanksgiving9/5/2007
  Q: I will be visiting my daughter who lives in Europe from November 19-30, and we would like to take a ...
  A: November weather - Istanbul : see : ...
weather in march9/3/2007
  Q: I wanted to know how"s the weather in end of march in Istanbul? is it possible for swimming? ...
  A: In 2006 , late March ,temperatures in Antalya - mediterrenean was 65 F° - 18 C° , warmest. Sea ...
Around Fethiye - Mediterenean8/19/2007
  Q: we are more interested in the turkish culture. thanks
  A: couch may take like 9 or 10 hours to Istanbul, you may fly in 1.15' hour. From Fethiye going to ...
Istanbul and Cappadocia in winter8/15/2007
  Q: Me and wife want to travel from Uk to istanbul spend some days there and then go see goreme open air ...
  A: Cappadocia can best be visited winter, at least as lovely as summer, especially if there is snow. ...
Turkey (Fethiye) to Greece8/9/2007
  Q: I am desperately in need of some advice on how best to get to either Mykonos or Athens (preferably ...
  A: I am including below some sea route and flight options : there is NO direct ferry from Turkey to ...
How to get From Kusadasi to Istanbul8/8/2007
  Q: I plan to arrive in Kusadasi on the ferry from Samos on October 19, and need to get to Istanbul for ...
  A: Best is take a flight ( you may spend part of oct 20 seeing Ephesus ) from Izmir ( buy your flifgt ...
metro or mini bus?7/28/2007
  Q: There will 6 of us travelling to Ataturk airport. Is it easier to travel to the hotel or mini bus ...
  A: If you do not have much luggage and if your hotel is in the old town around Blue Mosque, you may ...
Travel in Istanbul7/23/2007
  Q: my question is can I Travel on the Hafif Metro all the way from Ataturk Airport to Yenikapi Feribot ...
  A: From the airport you can go by HAfif Metro as far as Aksaray , and the distance from Aksaray to ...
My Advices for your Turkey schedule7/22/2007
  Q: We are planning to visit Turkey in late September. We prefer to go at a slower pace, take time to ...
  A: Your program sounds fine; below are my advices : You should at least spend 2 - 3 full days of ...
Moving to Taksim for 4 months study6/26/2007
  Q: Merhaba Oguz! Wow can I just say what a helpful and knowledgable woman you are! I would really ...
  A: Merhaba Amy; Thanks for compliments, though small correction, knowledgable woman is a man :=)) , ...
additional linkss6/14/2007
  Q: I need to know if elephants are indigenous species of Turkey. If not are they animals that live in ...
  A: clickabe liks next to photos : http://www.turkresmi.com/klasorler/minyatur/index.htm ottoman ...
elephants in turkey6/14/2007
  Q: I need to know if elephants are indigenous species of Turkey. If not are they animals that live in ...
  A: In ancient times Turkey used to have huge elephants named MAmud / mammoth ) , the museums have ...
danger of terrorism6/11/2007
  Q: I was planning a trip with my 11 year old daughter in July, and then read about the bombing in ...
  A: Sorry for getting back late : Cappadocia is probably one of the safest locations of the whole ...
Sightseeing Turkey6/4/2007
  Q: We intend to travel from Kusadasi to Istanbul by bus in early October.. Have approx.3 days to get ...
  A: IZmir is approx 100 km - 70 miles to IZmir. From IZmir Bus terminal you can catch a bus to Canakkale ...
izmir - phone number search5/24/2007
  Q: i need to find a telephone number for my friend who lives in Izmir, is there a telephone directory ...
  A: http://www.ttrehber.gov.tr/ is for home or business phone number search - countrywide : selections ...
visa for him5/23/2007
  Q: how can i do this? i was going there to live but my childrens father wont let me take the kids, he ...
  A: Visa applicants need to report their financial situation; the ones with some property ( wealth ) or ...
how can i get my boyfriend to england5/23/2007
  Q: how can i do this? i was going there to live but my childrens father wont let me take the kids, he ...
  A: I do here travel questions but let's help a relationship as a side job, that is fine. 1. He can not ...
Transportation question4/10/2007
  Q: I have few questions: I will be in Turkey for a week at the end of may 07. I have to stay one day on ...
  A: old town to the airport is about 17 km. Some hotels offer free shuttle or welcome when you book if ...
JOB IN ISTANBUL, TURKEY4/3/2007
  Q: I read your very useful and informative articles on Turkey. Great work. I am taking up a job in ...
  A: I do not cover relocation questions, but made an exception for you ( and for other users who may ...
halal eating3/20/2007
  Q: is there a great choice of halal restaurants/fast food in Istanbul.
  A: all the lamb and beef served in all restaurants are from helal ( from lamb or cow, butchered in ...
Visiting turkey 9 April - 13 April3/20/2007
  Q: my husband and I will have a chance to visit Istanbul after a conference. I wonder if you can give ...
  A: Your hotel need to be around old town - close to blue Mosque; which means you are also close to ...
Turkey in January11/3/2006
  Q: My partner and I are planning to spend 7 days in turkey in January 2007. We are planning to spend ...
  A: Istanbul minimum needs 3 full days; 4 days in Istanbul is fine; but if there is a day to be added to ...
Expert on St Sophia9/26/2006
  Q: we are filming in Turkey and would love to interview someone who really knows the cathedral and the ...
  A: 1. Universities in Istanbul have art history scholars; they are number one ; but you needed to have ...
kusadasi to Istanbul9/13/2006
  Q: i am planing to arrive to kusadasi from samos on October 2nd. What do you think would be a good ...
  A: EPhesus is in the town called Selcuk which is 12 miles east from Kusadasi, where you may also stay, ...
travelling from Goreme to Ephesus9/9/2006
  Q: I'd like to know what would be the quickest way of travelling from goreme to Ephesus and back to ...
  A: The domestic flights in Turkey are relaticely inexpensive ; and the sites you refer to are like 1 ...
driving9/8/2006
  Q: Greetings: We are considering drving from the Fethiye area to Urgup. (We are tryign to eliminate ...
  A: Fethiye to urgup is 730.2 kilometers ; and this takes approx. with safe driving skills - 13:29 ...
Money in Turkey8/17/2006
  Q: I'm a bit confused as to what currency can be used in Istanbul. I'll be there about 5 days. Are ...
  A: Atm's are plenty everywhere, including the airport. 1 US$ nowadays is 1.45 lira (YTL ) . At most ...
Bursa8/15/2006
  Q: My sister and I will be in Istanbul early September for 5 days and a friend suggested going to ...
  A: Going to Bursa for one day's excursion is doable, but tiring if in one day. Each way the trip is ...
Cost of living in Istanbul8/5/2006
  Q: I am planning to take up a job based in istanbul. Can you pls give me some idea on cost of living in ...
  A: 1. I just ate double whopper menu today at burger king and paid like 9 lira ( 1$ u.s. is approx 1.50 ...
holidays in Turkey7/31/2006
  Q: My 10 yr old daughter and I will be spending one week in Turkey at the beginning of September. We ...
  A: Between Bodrum and Pamukkale ( that is where the hot springs and snow like terrace formations are ) ...
turkish air online booking sites for domestic flights7/23/2006
  Q: My wife and I will be visiting our son at Incirlik next year. We plan on two weeks in country. We ...
  A: Better buy your domestic tickets to Adana or Bodrum etc. on internet yourself, they will be cheaper ...
Tokapi Palace6/23/2006
  Q: Whose signature is on the entrance/exit gate to the Tokapi Palace and what do the different aspects ...
  A: Sultan III. Mustafa seal ( TUGRA IN TURKISH ) is on both sides of the outer gate ( BAbusselam gate ) ...
Independent itinerary6/12/2006
  Q: My husband & I are retired and will spend 3 weeks in Turkey late Sept to mid Oct. We have planned 3 ...
  A: I would suggest your dropping Bursa right away; if you do not have special reasons for going there; ...
turkey5/22/2006
  Q: We will be coming to Turkey in November. Can you tell me what the weather will be like and if it is ...
  A: November temperatures in IStanbul will vary from average 59.7° F to 47.3° F ; there may be some ...
Turkish Coast, Istanbul June3/9/2006
  Q: To: Oguz From: Terry Casey in Columbus, Ohio Will be doing in June . . . BOTH . . . our first ...
  A: I am also on a trip so I am late in getting back to you, sorry about that. I can give you tips on ...
turkey11/15/2005
  Q: How long can you keep a turkey in the refridgerater?
  A: I am a tour guide in the country Turkey ; but the name of the country is not linked to the creature ...
General Cost of Living in Istanbul9/12/2005
  Q: I have just been offered a teaching position in Levent in Istanbul. The salary offered is NTL1600 ...
  A: For a native teacher NTL1600 is okey ; provided she - he will live in Turkey and hopefully get ...
Turkish Architecture and Interior Design9/6/2005
  Q: Oguz, I was curious how the people of Turkey design the interior as well as the exterior of their ...
  A: The answer to your question is really long; and requires a study for the proper answer. The answer ...
How Much in Istanbul?1/3/2005
  Q: I am also interested in cost of living in Turkey. Haven't been there since 1968. But plan on a ...
  A: As of january the first , 1 million lira became 1 Yeni Turk Lirasi ( 1 new Turkish Lira ) or in ...
ISTANBUL12/8/2004
  Q: GOOD AFTERNOON, I'M PLANNING TO VISIT ISTANBUL WITH MY WIFE ABOUT FIRST DAYS OF JANUARY.I WANT A ...
  A: Weather : January the first and the following days were dry temperatures were cold but not below ...
VISIT TO ISTANBUL TO RESOLVE DISPUTE10/31/2004
  Q: I need to come to Istanbul urgently on a business matter. I need help both with this dispute and ...
  A: I am waiting for the details to provide you with the info / help you need. you may email directly ...
Visiting Turkey (First Visit)10/24/2004
  Q: My friend and I are now booked to fly in to Istanbul on 29oct and depart 16nov 2004. We made no ...
  A: You can use your credit card in most of the places , about plus facility I do not know , but my ...
Fasting Month in Turkey10/21/2004
  Q: I am from Singapore, planning to go Turkey these few weeks, wishing to enquire if going to Turkey ...
  A: I just returned to Istanbul from Ephesus, and the archaelogiacal museum closes at 5.30 pm , the site ...
Visiting Turkey (First Visit)10/21/2004
  Q: we are 2 Chinese guys (aged 30s)from Singapore planning to visit Turkey for the first time. We plan ...
  A: Istanbul only has got annually average 8 snowing days. And that is from december on , or january. ...
Ankara9/1/2004
  Q: i will be in Istanbul in late december and i want to find a tour to Ankara for 3 days,where do i ...
  A: Bingo! I must be the right person to ask this question; even now I am in Ankara! , give a try if you ...
Istanbul During Ramadan8/31/2004
  Q: My wife and l will be visiting Istanbul during the fasting month in Oct 04. Is it a good time to ...
  A: During Ramadan, the area in front of Blue Mosque ( also known as the hippodrome ) becomes a ...
Job offer in Turkey5/6/2004
  Q: I recently received a job offer in Turkey for a few weeks during the summer. It is 423,000,000 TRL a ...
  A: 1 euro is like 1.7 million lira . So, that amount is 300 euro almost. It is like the minimum pay for ...
narghile4/25/2004
  Q: i 'd like to know where can I fond some narghila cafes and where can I buy some narghila for ...
  A: The answer is , as you walk around you will see so many nargile places ( to smoke )without even ...
Istanbul4/22/2004
  Q: I am doing a research paper for my international marketing class and i have a few questions. what ...
  A: Istanbul is 9 million . We have the common supermarkets like elsewhere in the world , including ...
driving in southeastern turkey3/3/2004
  Q: I would like to return when the departure is closer. Probably next spring, in the meantime we will ...
  A: You're welcome Steen! During your March visit I am sure you will meet many turkish people, and all ...
driving in southeastern turkey3/1/2004
  Q: We are 4 persons wishing to rent a car and drive around in the southeastern part of Turkey, to see ...
  A: Below is the safety info according to my evaluation : Intercity highway security : Provided you ...
Cost of Living in Turkey3/1/2004
  Q: Well my Bro is planning to shift to Turkey to live there and work for this Company but first he ...
  A: Here are more answers : If you visit www.gima.com.tr , or www.migros.com.tr , you will see all ...
Entering Syria from Turkey10/6/2003
  Q: I'm already starting to plan a trip for next summer. I'd like to travel for several weeks inside ...
  A: It is very easy to cross from Turkey to Syria, (U.S. citizens travelling into Syria - visa situation ...
Cost of Living3/6/2003
  Q: What is the cost of living in Turkey? I am in the US and seeking information before my visit.
  A: The funny thing is nowadays I am also in the U.S., going back home this monday. You can rent an ...
Sestos and Abydos12/27/2002
  Q: I am wondering what the two terms Sestos and Abydos mean, and where in modern Istanbul they are ...
  A: Merhaba! Abydos is the name of an ancient city ; It is located in the south of ' Nara point (Nara ...
Virgin Mary5/21/2002
  Q: I am doing some research about the Virgin Mary and her connections to Turkey. I have been told that ...
  A: The commonly known fact mentioned in many sources is Virgin Mary's having lived her last years in ...
KARAGIOS2/27/2002
  Q: Please, could you tell me if it is possible to see KARAGIOS show in Istanbul during April, where? do ...
  A: The month of Ramadan is more famous for KARAGIOS shows; but although not very popular some minor ...

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