Been visiting Turkey for since 2019 and wanted to share how things have changed.
What Changed:
Scene shifted more towards online platforms.
What Stayed the Same:
General vibe unchanged — still welcoming.
Assessment:
Changes mostly positive — scene is maturing well.
Interested to hear what other regulars think.
Turkey day vs night comparison
Started by BayAreaBob · 13 Mar 2026 · 1673 views
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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15 Mar 2026 at 17:39
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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16 Mar 2026 at 20:59
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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17 Mar 2026 at 02:50
How does it compare to the Philippines?
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17 Mar 2026 at 09:49
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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19 Mar 2026 at 16:09
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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20 Mar 2026 at 00:20
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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23 Mar 2026 at 01:41
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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24 Mar 2026 at 18:31
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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25 Mar 2026 at 08:17
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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26 Mar 2026 at 22:40
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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