Best areas in Turkey? Planning my first trip
Started by BostonBrady · 11 Mar 2026 · 880 views
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11 Mar 2026 at 21:34
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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12 Mar 2026 at 08:57
How's the daytime scene there compared to Thailand?
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12 Mar 2026 at 10:18
This matches my experience. Turkey is a solid destination.
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12 Mar 2026 at 11:09
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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12 Mar 2026 at 18:55
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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13 Mar 2026 at 04:17
This matches my experience. Turkey is great value for money.
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13 Mar 2026 at 11:05
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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13 Mar 2026 at 22:40
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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14 Mar 2026 at 10:28
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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14 Mar 2026 at 14:27
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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14 Mar 2026 at 19:52
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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15 Mar 2026 at 01:48
Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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15 Mar 2026 at 08:00
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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15 Mar 2026 at 14:19
This matches my experience. Turkey is underrated.
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15 Mar 2026 at 23:10
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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16 Mar 2026 at 09:05
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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16 Mar 2026 at 12:59
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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Did you feel safe using taxis?
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16 Mar 2026 at 23:58
How's the nightlife there compared to Germany?
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Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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