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| Subject | Date Asked |
| First of January is a holiday in Turkey | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: hey..i am coming to turkey(istanbul) on 28th of december and will depart on 5th of january.. so my ... A: 1st of January is a holiday in Turkey, but this year, that is a sunday anyways; and on sundays ... | |
| Looking for a lost connection | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I was born in Izmir in 1930 and lived there up to 1959; I was 29 yrs old when I left Turkey and ... A: Merhaba; Ali, Ayşe, Ahmet vb yaygın Türk isimlerinin sonuna ... | |
| shopping in turkey | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: i'm wondering where i can find markets that are specified in clothes goods or areas that may contain ... A: Shopping malls have all sorts of clothing stores and towards the end of each season or at ... | |
| seven days: Istanbul, Cappadocia and Ephesus | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: I am planning to visit Turkey with family around last week of December for 5 days. Would love to ... A: There may be many great seven days with different programs , below can work well for the first ... | |
| Weather in December | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I am planning to visit Turkey with family around last week of December for 5 days. Would love to ... A: Mount Nemrut visit in winter is not available until the snow melts in April. Istanbul in winter is ... | |
| phone number of a family friend | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: could you please tell me how I can find by phone an old family friend I have his old phone numbers ... A: The first number with 0522 is no more a working number. I tried it. tHE auto message says it is a ... | |
| phone number of a family friend | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: could you please tell me how I can find by phone an old family friend I have his old phone numbers ... A: If you provide me the number I will give it a call and translate you what it says; you may send the ... | |
| Cappadocia | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: We will visit cappadocia next week and we would like if the is a good bus network inside cappadocia. ... A: Goreme is short walk ( 1 kilometer or so ) to Goreme open air museum, that is where the main ... | |
| Cappadocia | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: We will visit cappadocia next week and we would like if the is a good bus network inside cappadocia. ... A: The cost of the ride on the bus between towns in Cappadocia will vary acccording to the distance. I ... | |
| Cappadocia | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: We will visit cappadocia next week and we would like if the is a good bus network inside cappadocia. ... A: There are bus or minibus between the towns and even most of thew villages every half or one hour ; ... | |
| Istanbul in Autumn | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: We are a small group of 8 i.e. 2 family and are visiting Istanbul in last week of Oct and first week ... A: So I recieved a note from allexperts.com you found my reply not very clear. That is fare. Let me ... | |
| from Bodrum to Istanbul by Car | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I would appreciate if you could suggest me which is the best touristic route from Bodrum to Istanbul ... A: In my opinion the best route to the visitor's interest from Bodrum to Istanbul departing on day 1 ... | |
| buses | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have made reservations in hotels, but I would like to know if I should make reservations of buses ... A: 1. Train is also available to KAyseri , that is the easternmost city in Cappadocia which has a ... | |
| distance | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: pls, can you tell me what is the distance from latakia - syria to istanbul - turkey by car , and ... A: Latakia to Aleppo is 145 km on the map I found on a map on google ; but the map shows other routes ... | |
| Wanna travel to Istanbul | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I want to go to Istanbul and want to know about living expences there. I have read your answer for ... A: You may come as a visitor but it is like impossible to find a decent job in Istanbul unless you are ... | |
| Find an old friend. | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: On 1970-72 I was at NATO Izmir Sirinyer. Those days there was a very nice Turkish officer ... A: The name Erekin may well be Ertekin, Erekin is extremely rare, compared to Ertekin. 1. you haven't ... | |
| visit to Ankara Turkey | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I will be traveling to Ankara Turkey to see my boyfriend. I am to reserve a hotel to stay in. I am ... A: In most hotels above 1 - 2 star category , unmarried couples stay with no problem. Also in most ... | |
| driving Marmaris to Istanbul | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: My name is Guy and my family will be coming from Rhodes until 9th July next year. We were then ... A: Below would be your schedule from MArmaris to Istanbul with a plan B : 9 July Drive Marmaris to ... | |
| shopping in IStanbul | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: Well i coming to turkey on 26 may and will be staying in Taksim The Grand Oztanik Hotel. I wana know ... A: Turks do some of their textile - clothing shopping from shopping malls; you may take the subway from ... | |
| tour guiding in Turkey | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: my name is mohamad i'm 24 years old. i'm iranian but i had born in kuwait and grow up there i have ... A: Only Turkish citizens can take the exams held by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to qualify to ... | |
| bus from istanbul to kusadasi | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: Next summer I want to visit Istanbul. It would be my first journey in Turkey. After Istanbul, I want ... A: the bus will cost around 50 - 60 lira ( 40 u.s. $ ) they are extremely comfortable with free hot and ... | |
| shadow theatres in Istanbul? | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I enjoyed very much your description of Turkish shadow puppet culture and tradition. I will spent a ... A: The main characters of Turkish shadow puppet tradition is HacivaT and Karagoz; so in case you will ... | |
| Travel from Bergama to Selcuk | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I would just like to know what's the travelling time between these to places, and is there any ... A: Bergama to Selcuk : You need to use Izmir bus terminal to change bus. Bergama to Izmir bus terminal ... | |
| Istanbul & Cappadocia | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I am from Singapore and wish to visit Istanbul and Cappadocia from the 8th - 16th Feb this year. In ... A: 1.Average snowy days per year in Istanbul is like 19 days ( this average is much lower for the past ... | |
| Eastern Turkey | 11/17/2009 |
| 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 Turkey | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 Gaziantep | 10/30/2009 |
| 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 Cyprus | 10/25/2009 |
| 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 Winter | 10/25/2009 |
| 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 Bodrum | 10/10/2009 |
| 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-istanbul | 9/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Istanbul | 8/28/2009 |
| 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 phones | 8/26/2009 |
| 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 istanbul | 8/15/2009 |
| 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 turkey | 8/11/2009 |
| 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 letter | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I am a business man from Bangladesh. I have many clients who want to visit Turkey for business ... A: You do not need to reply this; this is a revised answer to erase my email address; because I began ... | |
| Trips from Nemrut Dagi to Antakya and then to Aleppo | 7/19/2009 |
| 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 days | 7/19/2009 |
| 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 : ... | |
| ferries | 7/18/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| visa | 7/17/2009 |
| 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 days | 7/11/2009 |
| 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 days | 7/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Question | 6/8/2009 |
| 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-Selcuk | 5/31/2009 |
| 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-Bergama | 5/29/2009 |
| 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-Bergama | 5/28/2009 |
| 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 Turkey | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: we are a group of 4 people and we´d 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 Cesme | 4/30/2009 |
| 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 Cesme | 4/26/2009 |
| 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 Izmir | 4/22/2009 |
| 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 Ephesus | 4/8/2009 |
| 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 Marmaris | 4/5/2009 |
| 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 Ephesus | 3/12/2009 |
| 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 trip | 3/5/2009 |
| 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 Ephesus | 3/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| bodrum | 2/10/2009 |
| 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 shops | 1/24/2009 |
| 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 Planning | 12/9/2008 |
| 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 turkey | 12/8/2008 |
| 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 year | 12/1/2008 |
| 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 Kusadasi | 11/29/2008 |
| 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 hotel | 11/27/2008 |
| 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 Selcuk | 9/12/2008 |
| 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 me | 9/7/2008 |
| 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 needed | 7/19/2008 |
| 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 side | 7/19/2008 |
| 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 Pamukkale | 7/10/2008 |
| 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 TRIPS | 5/24/2008 |
| 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 - Turkey | 5/14/2008 |
| 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 hotel | 5/4/2008 |
| 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 Bodrum | 5/3/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Pensioner | 4/30/2008 |
| 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 Fethyie | 4/19/2008 |
| 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 london | 3/23/2008 |
| 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 Gaziantep | 3/6/2008 |
| 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 Trip | 2/27/2008 |
| 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 fares | 2/7/2008 |
| 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 caravan | 1/24/2008 |
| 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 children | 1/23/2008 |
| 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 Turley | 11/28/2007 |
| 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 February | 11/25/2007 |
| 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 istanbul | 11/25/2007 |
| 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 Turkey | 11/7/2007 |
| 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 Istanbul | 10/31/2007 |
| 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 November | 10/1/2007 |
| 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 Istanbul | 9/15/2007 |
| 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 Thanksgiving | 9/5/2007 |
| 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 march | 9/3/2007 |
| 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 - Mediterenean | 8/19/2007 |
| 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 winter | 8/15/2007 |
| 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 Greece | 8/9/2007 |
| 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 Istanbul | 8/8/2007 |
| 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 Istanbul | 7/23/2007 |
| 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 schedule | 7/22/2007 |
| 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 study | 6/26/2007 |
| 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 linkss | 6/14/2007 |
| 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 turkey | 6/14/2007 |
| 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 terrorism | 6/11/2007 |
| 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 Turkey | 6/4/2007 |
| 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 search | 5/24/2007 |
| 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 him | 5/23/2007 |
| 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 england | 5/23/2007 |
| 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 question | 4/10/2007 |
| 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, TURKEY | 4/3/2007 |
| 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 eating | 3/20/2007 |
| 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 April | 3/20/2007 |
| 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 January | 11/3/2006 |
| 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 Sophia | 9/26/2006 |
| 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 Istanbul | 9/13/2006 |
| 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 Ephesus | 9/9/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| driving | 9/8/2006 |
| 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 Turkey | 8/17/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Bursa | 8/15/2006 |
| 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 Istanbul | 8/5/2006 |
| 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 Turkey | 7/31/2006 |
| 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 flights | 7/23/2006 |
| 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 Palace | 6/23/2006 |
| 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 itinerary | 6/12/2006 |
| 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; ... | |
| turkey | 5/22/2006 |
| 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 June | 3/9/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| turkey | 11/15/2005 |
| 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 Istanbul | 9/12/2005 |
| 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 Design | 9/6/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| ISTANBUL | 12/8/2004 |
| 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 DISPUTE | 10/31/2004 |
| 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 Turkey | 10/21/2004 |
| 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. ... | |
| Ankara | 9/1/2004 |
| 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 Ramadan | 8/31/2004 |
| 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 Turkey | 5/6/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| narghile | 4/25/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| Istanbul | 4/22/2004 |
| 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 turkey | 3/3/2004 |
| 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 turkey | 3/1/2004 |
| 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 Turkey | 3/1/2004 |
| 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 Turkey | 10/6/2003 |
| 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 Living | 3/6/2003 |
| 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 Abydos | 12/27/2002 |
| 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 Mary | 5/21/2002 |
| 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 ... | |
| KARAGIOS | 2/27/2002 |
| 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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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/
Experience
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.
Organizations
Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Publications
Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Awards and Honors
Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Past/Present Clients
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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