Comments on: Tips for Turkey http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/ Unlucky in Cards Sat, 26 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4-RC1 By: ankaragücü http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478713 ankaragücü Thu, 27 May 2010 14:47:55 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478713 Welcome to Turkey ! Welcome to Turkey !

]]> By: berker http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478710 berker Thu, 27 May 2010 13:01:47 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478710 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordium http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Nemrut http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abant http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amasra http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_Anatolian_Civilizations (ANKARA) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympos http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus http://www.mardintravel.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordium
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Nemrut
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abant
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amasra
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_Anatolian_Civilizations (ANKARA)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympos
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus
http://www.mardintravel.com/

]]> By: Tuncay http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478671 Tuncay Wed, 26 May 2010 21:50:19 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478671 I suggest Çeşme - Alaçatı (Izmir) Stay one night in one of the boutique hotels which offer you the atmosphere of 150 years ago. Eat Lokma (doughnuts in syrup) and Kumru (sandwich which is toasted on special bread and filled to bursting point.) Visit beaches. Check photos, you'll like there. http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=alacati&m=text p.s. Access to Alacati is quite easy through the six-lane Izmir-Cesme highway. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=istanbul&daddr=%C3%87esme,+Ala%C3%A7at%C4%B1,+T%C3%BCrkiye&hl=tr&geocode=FdawcQIdQCe6ASlrCGgABKfKFDHQsAG8mP7M4Q%3BFa0gSAIdF3CSASmN12PJ2Hi7FDFUKOSPOh1rqg&mra=ls&sll=39.664475,28.169975&sspn=4.185753,9.876709&ie=UTF8&ll=39.656456,28.168945&spn=4.186265,9.876709&t=h&z=7 I suggest Çeşme – Alaçatı (Izmir)
Stay one night in one of the boutique hotels which offer you the atmosphere of 150 years ago.
Eat Lokma (doughnuts in syrup) and Kumru (sandwich which is toasted on special bread and filled to bursting point.)
Visit beaches.

Check photos, you’ll like there.
http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=alacati&m=text

p.s. Access to Alacati is quite easy through the six-lane Izmir-Cesme highway.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=istanbul&daddr=%C3%87esme,+Ala%C3%A7at%C4%B1,+T%C3%BCrkiye&hl=tr&geocode=FdawcQIdQCe6ASlrCGgABKfKFDHQsAG8mP7M4Q%3BFa0gSAIdF3CSASmN12PJ2Hi7FDFUKOSPOh1rqg&mra=ls&sll=39.664475,28.169975&sspn=4.185753,9.876709&ie=UTF8&ll=39.656456,28.168945&spn=4.186265,9.876709&t=h&z=7

]]> By: Cemal Ekin http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478653 Cemal Ekin Tue, 25 May 2010 22:47:55 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478653 Visit my Web site (WordPress powered of course) and see many different sides of Turkey. In Istanbul take a walk from Taksim Square down on Istiklal Caddesi to Galatasaray. Occasionally take a short detour on one of the side streets. When you come to Galatasaray, stop at Cicek Pasaji for refreshments and walk from the side door out when you are done. Walk in the market a little bit before coming back on route to continue the walk from Galatasaray to Tunel, the short subway. But, don't take the subway, instead walk down on Yuksek Kaldirim and note the old buildings, many are centuries old. Arrive at Galata Tower, the old Genoese tower and have another refreshment at the roof restaurant of Hotel Anemon next to the tower. You will see the tower almost from a touching distance, at least it would seem that way. When ready, walk down to Karakoy and have dinner at "Tarihi Karakoy Balikcisi" or Griffin Restaurant. You will have a magnificnt vista of the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace on the left, leading to the Blue Mosque, to Hagia Sophia, continuing to the right to Fatih Mosque and Unkapani Bridge. Sunset there is gorgeous and the food is excellent. If you are going out of Istanbul and have a little time in your hand, try a trip to the island of Tenedos, aka Bozcaada. You will truly relax there. While you are in that region, take a trip to Troy, Tenedos is directly across from Troy. Travel down south to a small town called Ayvalik and admire the centuries old olive trees and orchards. It is a charming town with good eating places on Cunda Island. You can see photographs and read writings on my blog about these places. You will not regret seeing the parts many tourists miss. By all means, visit the museums, palaces, but to see the "real" life go a little off the beaten path. Visit my Web site (WordPress powered of course) and see many different sides of Turkey. In Istanbul take a walk from Taksim Square down on Istiklal Caddesi to Galatasaray. Occasionally take a short detour on one of the side streets. When you come to Galatasaray, stop at Cicek Pasaji for refreshments and walk from the side door out when you are done. Walk in the market a little bit before coming back on route to continue the walk from Galatasaray to Tunel, the short subway. But, don’t take the subway, instead walk down on Yuksek Kaldirim and note the old buildings, many are centuries old. Arrive at Galata Tower, the old Genoese tower and have another refreshment at the roof restaurant of Hotel Anemon next to the tower. You will see the tower almost from a touching distance, at least it would seem that way. When ready, walk down to Karakoy and have dinner at “Tarihi Karakoy Balikcisi” or Griffin Restaurant. You will have a magnificnt vista of the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace on the left, leading to the Blue Mosque, to Hagia Sophia, continuing to the right to Fatih Mosque and Unkapani Bridge. Sunset there is gorgeous and the food is excellent.

If you are going out of Istanbul and have a little time in your hand, try a trip to the island of Tenedos, aka Bozcaada. You will truly relax there. While you are in that region, take a trip to Troy, Tenedos is directly across from Troy.

Travel down south to a small town called Ayvalik and admire the centuries old olive trees and orchards. It is a charming town with good eating places on Cunda Island.

You can see photographs and read writings on my blog about these places. You will not regret seeing the parts many tourists miss. By all means, visit the museums, palaces, but to see the “real” life go a little off the beaten path.

]]> By: Skyring http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478640 Skyring Tue, 25 May 2010 11:47:53 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478640 I was in Istanbul last month. Nearly didn't make it out, due to volcano! Some good tips above. Add Basilica Cistern, magical underground reservoir in city centre, just beside Ayasofya. Take a tripod to get some great time exposures. Fish lunch or dinner on the Galata Bridge over the Golden Horn. The lower level is all restaurants. Fantastic atmosphere watching the ferries go to and fro, a glass of golden Efes beer, the hills of Asia in the distance. Spice Bazaar for the sheer sensory thrill. Ayasofya for the history. For hundreds of years the largest building in the world. Blue Mosque for the elegant design. Any small pastry shop for mouthwatering sweeties. You'll love it! I was in Istanbul last month. Nearly didn’t make it out, due to volcano!

Some good tips above. Add Basilica Cistern, magical underground reservoir in city centre, just beside Ayasofya. Take a tripod to get some great time exposures.

Fish lunch or dinner on the Galata Bridge over the Golden Horn. The lower level is all restaurants. Fantastic atmosphere watching the ferries go to and fro, a glass of golden Efes beer, the hills of Asia in the distance.

Spice Bazaar for the sheer sensory thrill.

Ayasofya for the history. For hundreds of years the largest building in the world.

Blue Mosque for the elegant design.

Any small pastry shop for mouthwatering sweeties.

You’ll love it!

]]> By: Dan http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478639 Dan Tue, 25 May 2010 07:43:13 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478639 Seriously, stay longer than 10 days if you can...life is short and Turkey is an amazing place. At this point you're already there, so enjoy, and change that ticket :) Beyond the highlights of Istanbul -- go east. Try to stay in a cave hotel in Cappadocia - Goreme is a good home base. Venture to the eastern edge at the Armenian border just to visit the ruins at Ani - the photographer in you will love it. Or explore the Mediterranean coast there are tons of great spots, Kas & Cirali were memorable. Lastly, try all the food, savor the culture, and love the people. Seriously, stay longer than 10 days if you can…life is short and Turkey is an amazing place. At this point you’re already there, so enjoy, and change that ticket :)

Beyond the highlights of Istanbul — go east. Try to stay in a cave hotel in Cappadocia – Goreme is a good home base. Venture to the eastern edge at the Armenian border just to visit the ruins at Ani – the photographer in you will love it.

Or explore the Mediterranean coast there are tons of great spots, Kas & Cirali were memorable.

Lastly, try all the food, savor the culture, and love the people.

]]> By: Lorelle http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478622 Lorelle Tue, 25 May 2010 00:33:53 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478622 I went to Istanbul often and the joy of my life is visiting the <a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/istanbul/0350023107.html" rel="nofollow">hammams</a> There is NOTHING like the experience of being cleaner than you've ever been in your life. My husband was so nervous, but went anyway and came out thrilled. The air hit his skin and he said he felt more alive than he'd been in years. "Baby new skin!" LOL! After long days of travel, wandering the Egyptian Spice Market, mosques, museums (be sure and see the hair from the chin of Mohammad :D ) , exploring all the markets, it's the best thing to get totally cleaned up, scrubbed, and relax in a 15, 16, 17th century elegant and beautiful facility. I'd choose the first ones mentioned, the oldest, as they are the loveliest. And have the women scrub you. It's magic. If you need some etiquette tips, email me. :D I went to Istanbul often and the joy of my life is visiting the hammams There is NOTHING like the experience of being cleaner than you’ve ever been in your life. My husband was so nervous, but went anyway and came out thrilled. The air hit his skin and he said he felt more alive than he’d been in years. “Baby new skin!” LOL!

After long days of travel, wandering the Egyptian Spice Market, mosques, museums (be sure and see the hair from the chin of Mohammad :D ) , exploring all the markets, it’s the best thing to get totally cleaned up, scrubbed, and relax in a 15, 16, 17th century elegant and beautiful facility. I’d choose the first ones mentioned, the oldest, as they are the loveliest. And have the women scrub you. It’s magic. If you need some etiquette tips, email me. :D

]]> By: Adam http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478621 Adam Mon, 24 May 2010 23:51:50 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478621 Don't forget a boat trip on the bosphorus in the EVENING, it is beautiful. It really brought my family together because it was just a magical experience. However try and find a small intimate boat as opposed to the large tacky beasts with loud eurotrash music blaring out because that attracts a not so classy clientele. Don’t forget a boat trip on the bosphorus in the EVENING, it is beautiful. It really brought my family together because it was just a magical experience.

However try and find a small intimate boat as opposed to the large tacky beasts with loud eurotrash music blaring out because that attracts a not so classy clientele.

]]> By: Chris http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478619 Chris Mon, 24 May 2010 22:24:14 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478619 p.s. - sorry. I didn't read your original comment in the tongue-in-cheek way you probably intended. Just been hearing a lot of ignorance about Iran lately... p.s. – sorry. I didn’t read your original comment in the tongue-in-cheek way you probably intended. Just been hearing a lot of ignorance about Iran lately…

]]> By: Chris http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478618 Chris Mon, 24 May 2010 22:22:54 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478618 Bergama is close enough to Istanbul that you could swing it in a ten day trip. It's maybe your best bet for seeing some amazing ancient Roman ruins while escaping the tourist hordes you're likely to find at Ephesus this time of year. Cannakale and the WWI battlefields made famous in the film Gallipoli are really cool (as is crossing the Dardanelles), even if you're not of ANZAC descent. If you only have ten days, I'd consider skipping Troy unless it really interests you. It's not the most engrossing site, but is interesting. If you had more time, I'd say go to Olympos, but it's more of a chill for ten days place. If you make it all the way down the Aegean, skip Bodrum in favour of Fethiye. Less people, more chill. My wife and I spent seven weeks in Turkey this year. You can find a ton of info on our (WP-powered) blog: www.outtheresomewhere.ca Cheers, Chris Bergama is close enough to Istanbul that you could swing it in a ten day trip. It’s maybe your best bet for seeing some amazing ancient Roman ruins while escaping the tourist hordes you’re likely to find at Ephesus this time of year. Cannakale and the WWI battlefields made famous in the film Gallipoli are really cool (as is crossing the Dardanelles), even if you’re not of ANZAC descent. If you only have ten days, I’d consider skipping Troy unless it really interests you. It’s not the most engrossing site, but is interesting. If you had more time, I’d say go to Olympos, but it’s more of a chill for ten days place.
If you make it all the way down the Aegean, skip Bodrum in favour of Fethiye. Less people, more chill. My wife and I spent seven weeks in Turkey this year. You can find a ton of info on our (WP-powered) blog:
http://www.outtheresomewhere.ca
Cheers,
Chris

]]> By: Chris http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478617 Chris Mon, 24 May 2010 22:12:26 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478617 Wow. Not only an ignorant comment about Iran, but over-defensiveness about it as well. Classy! Wow. Not only an ignorant comment about Iran, but over-defensiveness about it as well. Classy!

]]> By: Nikolay http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478616 Nikolay Mon, 24 May 2010 21:34:14 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478616 I very much enjoyed stopping at small cities in the middle of the country. Not the touristy places, but random ones on our way from Antalya to Istanbul. The time had just stopped there. Everything was so peaceful. The controversies of religion and generations were well hidden. Having a local with you will help--the difference between just looking at and talking to the people is huge. If you have the time, read Snow by Orhan Pamuk. But only if you want to immerse into the culture--it isn't a fast read. If you experiences there don't make you write a post about the trip I will be disappointed :-) I very much enjoyed stopping at small cities in the middle of the country. Not the touristy places, but random ones on our way from Antalya to Istanbul.

The time had just stopped there. Everything was so peaceful. The controversies of religion and generations were well hidden.

Having a local with you will help–the difference between just looking at and talking to the people is huge.

If you have the time, read Snow by Orhan Pamuk. But only if you want to immerse into the culture–it isn’t a fast read.

If you experiences there don’t make you write a post about the trip I will be disappointed :-)

]]> By: Darin http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478614 Darin Mon, 24 May 2010 21:19:58 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478614 Matt I sent you an email with some information that might help you while you're in Istanbul. Matt I sent you an email with some information that might help you while you’re in Istanbul.

]]> By: Matt http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478613 Matt Mon, 24 May 2010 20:42:33 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478613 Yes, there's now some information here: http://wordcamptr.com/ Yes, there’s now some information here: http://wordcamptr.com/

]]> By: Wordpress�’in Yaratıcısı – Geliştiricisi GMatt Mullenweg Türkiye y�e Geliyor | Tavu.Org http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478609 Wordpress�’in Yaratıcısı – Geliştiricisi GMatt Mullenweg Türkiye y�e Geliyor | Tavu.Org Mon, 24 May 2010 19:26:54 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478609 [...] Bersay İletişim Enstitüsüde yapılacak olan WorldCamp Türkiye etkliğine konuşmacı olarak katılacak. WorldCamp etkinliği Etohum Kampı ile eş zamanlı yapılacağı için kayıtlar da Etohumn kendi [...] [...] Bersay İletişim Enstitüsüde yapılacak olan WorldCamp Türkiye etkliğine konuşmacı olarak katılacak. WorldCamp etkinliği Etohum Kampı ile eş zamanlı yapılacağı için kayıtlar da Etohumn kendi [...]

]]> By: donnacha | WordSkill http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478605 donnacha | WordSkill Mon, 24 May 2010 16:49:06 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478605 I understand that English may not be your first language but, seriously, try Reading the (very short) post or, failing that, even just the (very short) title before you try, so sarcastically, to correct someone else's comment. Matt will be in Turkey for ten days and requested "tips for Istanbul and elsewhere". That "elsewhere" would, well, the rest of Turkey. The clue was in the post title: Tips for Turkey. You're welcome. I understand that English may not be your first language but, seriously, try Reading the (very short) post or, failing that, even just the (very short) title before you try, so sarcastically, to correct someone else’s comment.

Matt will be in Turkey for ten days and requested “tips for Istanbul and elsewhere”. That “elsewhere” would, well, the rest of Turkey. The clue was in the post title: Tips for Turkey.

You’re welcome.

]]> By: Wordpress’in Yaratıcısı Matt Mullenweg Türkiye’ye geliyor « Webdersleri.net http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478604 Wordpress’in Yaratıcısı Matt Mullenweg Türkiye’ye geliyor « Webdersleri.net Mon, 24 May 2010 15:50:20 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478604 [...] İletişim Enstitüsü‘nde yapılacak olan WorldCamp Türkiye etkliğine konuşmacı olarak katılacak. WorldCamp etkinliği Etohum Kampı ile eş zamanlı yapılacağı için kayıtlar da [...] [...] İletişim Enstitüsü‘nde yapılacak olan WorldCamp Türkiye etkliğine konuşmacı olarak katılacak. WorldCamp etkinliği Etohum Kampı ile eş zamanlı yapılacağı için kayıtlar da [...]

]]> By: Andrew Ferguson http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478603 Andrew Ferguson Mon, 24 May 2010 15:28:12 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478603 I enjoyed touring the Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam when I visited last summer. It wasn't quite complete yet, but still a worth while visit: http://andrewferguson.net/2009/06/25/dateline-istanbul-day-4-wrapping-up/ I enjoyed touring the Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam when I visited last summer. It wasn’t quite complete yet, but still a worth while visit:
http://andrewferguson.net/2009/06/25/dateline-istanbul-day-4-wrapping-up/

]]> By: Tuna Sakar http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478599 Tuna Sakar Mon, 24 May 2010 09:07:44 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478599 Merhaba (Hello) Matt... Check please... http://english.istanbul.gov.tr/ Merhaba (Hello) Matt…

Check please…

http://english.istanbul.gov.tr/

]]> By: Onur http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478596 Onur Mon, 24 May 2010 08:40:52 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478596 Matt, you should visit Izmir, Cesme! Excellent food & sea. Then you can head to Pamukkale (4-5 hours drive) and/or Ephesus. If you come here just give us a call/email we'll be happy to welcome you in Izmir. Matt, you should visit Izmir, Cesme! Excellent food & sea. Then you can head to Pamukkale (4-5 hours drive) and/or Ephesus. If you come here just give us a call/email we’ll be happy to welcome you in Izmir.

]]> By: Darren L Carter http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478595 Darren L Carter Mon, 24 May 2010 08:25:06 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478595 Hey Matt, Obvisously you're going to be checking out Istanbul. I would also recommend seeing Turkey farther away from the big city. Cappadocia is absolutely amazing. So is Southern Turkey. Not sure if 10 days is enough but going out to Eastern Turkey would be really incredible! Have fun, Peace, Darren L Carer Hey Matt,

Obvisously you’re going to be checking out Istanbul. I would also recommend seeing Turkey farther away from the big city.

Cappadocia is absolutely amazing.
So is Southern Turkey.
Not sure if 10 days is enough but going out to Eastern Turkey would be really incredible!

Have fun,

Peace,
Darren L Carer

]]> By: Mike Thomas http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478594 Mike Thomas Mon, 24 May 2010 07:38:04 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478594 Matt, I live in the center of Istanbul with a couple Australians. If you want a place to crash come stay with us and I'll show you around. I'm not sure if you remember or not, but I did an interview with you a few years back here: http://bloginterviewer.com/featured-interviews/interview-with-wordpress-founder-matt-mullenweg Even if you don't need a place to stay we should meet up for drinks. Mike Matt,

I live in the center of Istanbul with a couple Australians. If you want a place to crash come stay with us and I’ll show you around.

I’m not sure if you remember or not, but I did an interview with you a few years back here: http://bloginterviewer.com/featured-interviews/interview-with-wordpress-founder-matt-mullenweg

Even if you don’t need a place to stay we should meet up for drinks.

Mike

]]> By: Onur http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478593 Onur Mon, 24 May 2010 04:43:41 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478593 Hi Matt, I live in Istanbul, if you need help for your trip i can be your temporary tourist guide in Istanbul :) Just contact me via email, Hi Matt,

I live in Istanbul, if you need help for your trip i can be your temporary tourist guide in Istanbul :)

Just contact me via email,

]]> By: Eric http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478592 Eric Mon, 24 May 2010 04:25:18 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478592 Definitely see Ephesus, and try to swing through Aphrodisias if you can make it -- there's a full Roman circus (like a stadium, complete with bleachers) there that'll blow your mind. Safe travels! Turkey's one of my favorite countries. :) Definitely see Ephesus, and try to swing through Aphrodisias if you can make it — there’s a full Roman circus (like a stadium, complete with bleachers) there that’ll blow your mind.

Safe travels! Turkey’s one of my favorite countries. :)

]]> By: A Turkey Travel Guide | Abnormal Means http://ma.tt/2010/05/tips-for-turkey/#comment-478590 A Turkey Travel Guide | Abnormal Means Mon, 24 May 2010 03:54:23 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=34442#comment-478590 [...] can find a collection of Turkish travel links here. Again, probably no cards to cut, just more back­ground infor­mation to get a feeling for the [...] [...] can find a collection of Turkish travel links here. Again, probably no cards to cut, just more back­ground infor­mation to get a feeling for the [...]

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