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royality: Seeing is beleiving :))
no, I am not picking up my bags to go somewhere just to see
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And he got a great rate at a lovely hotel[/quote
There are hundreds of them here
There are hundreds of them here
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rizlared: The majority of Turks are muslim, so logically we think of it a a muslim country.
For me Greece is somewhat nicer, more friendly people, less soldiers everywhere, better food and generally more relaxing, especially on the islands, but that is just my opinion.
For me Greece is somewhat nicer, more friendly people, less soldiers everywhere, better food and generally more relaxing, especially on the islands, but that is just my opinion.
thank you
I like Greek food, even the non-authentic ones sold here in North America. any mention of mediterranean food here often refers to Greek food
more relaxing, eh - good reason to visit, IMO
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equiya: thank you
I like Greek food, even the non-authentic ones sold here in North America. any mention of mediterranean food here often refers to Greek food
more relaxing, eh - good reason to visit, IMO
I like Greek food, even the non-authentic ones sold here in North America. any mention of mediterranean food here often refers to Greek food
more relaxing, eh - good reason to visit, IMO
Yes I can understand the OP's intention in extolling the virtues of his location but..
I must say I would have reservations re visiting a country that has a culture that I'm not comfortable with
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equiya: thank you
I like Greek food, even the non-authentic ones sold here in North America. any mention of mediterranean food here often refers to Greek food
more relaxing, eh - good reason to visit, IMO
I like Greek food, even the non-authentic ones sold here in North America. any mention of mediterranean food here often refers to Greek food
more relaxing, eh - good reason to visit, IMO
Life is a matter of choice.
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equiya: thank you riz.
Historically Turkey is really interesting, and there is a lot t see, during my short time working in Istanbul, I got the chance to visit some amazing areas, especially the Goreme national park, which is a stone village or township, quite unique I believe, but I never really took to the food other than the coffee and certain wines lol, Turkey is one of the few countries allowed to import genuine Georgia wine, thought to be the best wine in the world, such as Mukazani, as made with the original grapes dating back to pre-roman time.If you like sweet food then the Baklava is to die for, but god so more-ish and so fattening lol But Greek fish and meat dishes are, in my opinion, far better, and their desserts are healthier too.
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serene56: Yes I can understand the OP's intention in extolling the virtues of his location but..I must say I would have reservations re visiting a country that has a culture that I'm not comfortable with
It was the Army presence that I found off putting, everywhere you went you came across them, either hidden away barracks, with unsmiling guards that motioned you away by pointing rifles at you, or just around everyday streets, N.Cypress was even worse. By comparison, in Greece, going down an unmarked road and ending up at an army camp, the soldiers smiled,posed for pictures and pointed the right direction to take, different culture entirely.
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serene56: Yes I can understand the OP's intention in extolling the virtues of his location but..I must say I would have reservations re visiting a country that has a culture that I'm not comfortable with
but is he really
I asked questions, he does not answer, rather he tells me to go and see
well, I will not go visit a country with lots of soldiers running around, that's a major turn off for me
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rizlared: It was the Army presence that I found off putting, everywhere you went you came across them, either hidden away barracks, with unsmiling guards that motioned you away by pointing rifles at you, or just around everyday streets, N.Cypress was even worse. By comparison, in Greece, going down an unmarked road and ending up at an army camp, the soldiers smiled,posed for pictures and pointed the right direction to take, different culture entirely.
Hey riz
Yes I had similar experiences in Indonesia, as soon as I wandered away from traditional tourist locations I was met with a marked military presence, suspicion and a distinct feeling that I was unwelcome (understatement).
There are so many places that I am intrigued with in the world but my well-deserved sense of wariness prevents me from even considering going there
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equiya: but is he really
I asked questions, he does not answer, rather he tells me to go and see
well, I will not go visit a country with lots of soldiers running around, that's a major turn off for me
I asked questions, he does not answer, rather he tells me to go and see
well, I will not go visit a country with lots of soldiers running around, that's a major turn off for me
Why I cant see "the soldiers running around"? Am I blind or else? :)
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serene56: Hey riz Yes I had similar experiences in Indonesia, as soon as I wandered away from traditional tourist locations I was met with a marked military presence, suspicion and a distinct feeling that I was unwelcome (understatement).
There are so many places that I am intrigued with in the world but my well-deserved sense of wariness prevents me from even considering going there
There are so many places that I am intrigued with in the world but my well-deserved sense of wariness prevents me from even considering going there
Yes this is often commented on by teachers who found jobs there, they first found everything rosy and wonderful, then as they started to explore further, so they found themselves more and more restricted, few of the teachers I have spoken with stayed for more than a year. Military presence like this is not really a part of our western culture. Shame as I had hoped to work for a while in Jakarta, but how looking west rather than East. But now Thailand is not so safe, nor Cambodia, so looking like Laos or Philippines will be my next home, possibly Vietnam, just biding my time for now.
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serene56: Hey riz Yes I had similar experiences in Indonesia, as soon as I wandered away from traditional tourist locations I was met with a marked military presence, suspicion and a distinct feeling that I was unwelcome (understatement).
There are so many places that I am intrigued with in the world but my well-deserved sense of wariness prevents me from even considering going there
There are so many places that I am intrigued with in the world but my well-deserved sense of wariness prevents me from even considering going there
Dear Serene,
In the first eight months of 2014 (January-August) more than 25 million tourists have visited Turkey and it will be around 30 million at the end of this year. You dont need to hesitate.
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rizlared: Yes this is often commented on by teachers who found jobs there, they first found everything rosy and wonderful, then as they started to explore further, so they found themselves more and more restricted, few of the teachers I have spoken with stayed for more than a year. Military presence like this is not really a part of our western culture. Shame as I had hoped to work for a while in Jakarta, but how looking west rather than East. But now Thailand is not so safe, nor Cambodia, so looking like Laos or Philippines will be my next home, possibly Vietnam, just biding my time for now.
Interesting (and educated) insight there riz
While I can understand the welcoming aspect as far as tourist dollars are concerned, I can also understand what I would perceive to be a country's reluctance to accept Western influence of any description
Hmm yeah Thailand appears to be in a state of unrest, didn't know about Cambodia, but Laos and Vietnam from what I have read may still be approachable
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royality: Dear Serene,
In the first eight months of 2014 (January-August) more than 25 million tourists have visited Turkey and it will be around 30 million at the end of this year. You dont need to hesitate.
In the first eight months of 2014 (January-August) more than 25 million tourists have visited Turkey and it will be around 30 million at the end of this year. You dont need to hesitate.
Royality, I'm simply aware of my single white female status, wherever I go (regardless of my age)
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royality: Why I cant see "the soldiers running around"? Am I blind or else? :)
Possibly they are camouflaged??
Most likely that at this time they are nearer to the borders where you are having a bit of a problem right now.
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serene56: Royality, I'm simply aware of my single white female status, wherever I go (regardless of my age)
If you can come here, I will do my best to host you.
please see it :
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royality: In 2013, Antalya became the third most visited city in the world by number of international arrivals, ranking behind Paris and London, respectively.
I find that hard to believe, I was glad to be just passing through, can't imagine why anyone would want to spend any amount of time there. Although around sixty miles along the coast to the west is the wonderful valley of Olympus with it's amazing tree houses, a great place st spend some time and relax...
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rizlared: Possibly they are camouflaged??
Most likely that at this time they are nearer to the borders where you are having a bit of a problem right now.
Most likely that at this time they are nearer to the borders where you are having a bit of a problem right now.
I think you are one more than an English Teacher, so you are too interested in former colonial contries interrior affairs. If not, you are not producing anything for humanity but only selling your language.
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royality: I think you are one more than an English Teacher, so you are too interested in former colonial contries interrior affairs. If not, you are not producing anything for humanity but only selling your language.
So now everyone can see why I prefer Greece to Turkey, thanks for the confirmation of my opinion.
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For me Greece is somewhat nicer, more friendly people, less soldiers everywhere, better food and generally more relaxing, especially on the islands, but that is just my opinion.
thank you riz.