Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Currency tips for Turkey — ATM vs exchange
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I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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11 Mar 2026 at 10:31
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.
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Great report! Quick question — how was the wifi at your hotel?
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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12 Mar 2026 at 18:34
This matches my experience. Turkey is great value for money.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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