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counting down our picks for the top 10
reasons to visit turkey in 2021
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we're looking at some of the most
compelling arguments as to why you
should make turkey a top travel priority
number 10 every city has something
special to offer
we know this statement is true of
countless countries around the world
every city has its own culture
peculiarities and quirks
but rarely will you find more variety in
your travel experience than when
navigating turkey
istanbul manages to strike a careful
balancing act
here the nation's millennial's worth of
history is on full display
and yet it also feels undeniably modern
antalya a go-to coastal destination is
your quintessential beachfront getaway
it's commonly referred to as the turkish
riviera
while the beauty of the coastline is the
primary draw its old town adds a sense
of romance
izmir by contrast is all about luxury
from the hotels to nightlife and
shopping
borsa feels like a living testament to
the past while gaziantep
is a must visit for foodies number nine
good value what's better than jumping
from one utterly distinct city to the
next
doing it for a fraction of what you'd
expect to spend doing the same elsewhere
frugal travelers can get by comfortably
on as little as 25 dollars per day
though most people will spend closer to
50 or 75 dollars in order to see and do
everything turkey has to offer mid-range
multi-course meals are
only about six dollars apiece while
public transport is less than a dollar
shopping however is a different story
obviously we're not talking about the
ultra-modern turkish shopping and
cultural scene here
but in certain sectors because the
tourism industry is well developed
it's not uncommon for merchants to try
to overcharge you
haggling is also part of the heritage of
turkish culture
as such it's important to brush up on
your negotiation skills before doing any
shopping or
you'll risk overspending all throughout
your trip
number eight the local culture dealing
with overly assertive merchants can be
off-putting for first-time visitors to
turkey
but that's just the way they do things
as you explore the country
you'll also quickly come to realize that
the turkish people are among the world's
most hospitable and courteous
the aforementioned haggling depending on
the business it'll likely take place
over tea
after striking up a conversation with a
local you may even find yourself invited
to dinner
and such social niceties are just the
tip of the cultural iceberg
turkey is a land of rich traditions from
shisha and hams
turkish bath houses to music and art
there's a wealth of experiences to be
observed and or
lived while modern day turkey has all
the conveniences you might expect
it owes its unparalleled wealth of
cultural traditions to the ottoman
empire number 7. adventure activities
with so much to do and see in the
various turkish cities
you could easily spend a few weeks
simply walking around
marveling at the sounds sights and
smells moving beyond the city limits
however
you find a very different side to turkey
a land of adventure
tailor suited to outdoor enthusiasts and
adrenaline junkies
there's no better way to see colors of
olu dennis than from the aerial view of
a paraglider
because the turkish landscape is so
diverse and so much of it remains
undeveloped
there's ample opportunity for hiking
white water rafting
mountain biking and rock climbing in the
cappadocia region
a hot air balloon ride is a must-do
experience
along the coast in addition to various
water sports scuba diving is a popular
activity
especially in the shipwrecks of
gallipoli
number six the natural beauty however
you choose to approach turkey's varied
landscape
just make sure you give yourself plenty
of time to see as much of it as you can
we'll talk about the country's much
vaunted coastline a little later but
there are equally countless
inland natural wonders to appreciate the
uuluda mountains are stunning but mount
ararat
is the country's tallest peak the
country's volcanic past has given birth
to thermal springs throughout the
country
turkey's most stunning and iconic
natural wonder however
is pamukkale here the mineral-rich
spring water has painstakingly crafted a
breathtaking otherworldly environment
over the course of some 14
000 years from floodplain forests and
ancient trees
to the breathtaking waterfalls and
picturesque crater lakes
turkey boasts countless natural gems
just waiting to be explored
number 5 the cuisine turkey's culinary
reputation precedes it
as a civilization at the crossroads of
europe asia and the middle east
it draws on a number of neighboring
cultures including its own ottoman roots
who themselves
borrowed from the egyptians greeks and
balkans while kabobs are the first thing
that comes to mind
this rich culinary heritage is far more
complex than most people realize
here meat cheese fruits and vegetables
come together in
powerful spice mixtures to create dishes
that are as much a feast for the eyes as
your stomach and taste buds
must try dishes include monty a stuffed
pasta
meze a platter of various small dishes
gurs lemeh
savory stuffed crepes and kuzu tandoor
lamb cooked using a specific clay oven
technique
among many others and we haven't even
gotten into the regional specialties or
coastal seafood
equally enticing are the famous tea and
coffee of turkey
number four beaches and coastline with
over 5 200 miles of coastline
turkey is spoiled when it comes to
beaches and given that it touches the
black sea
the mediterranean and the aegean sea
there is a significant amount of
variation
guaranteeing a beach to suit every type
of traveler
when the coastline takes a break from
beaches it's instead characterized by
breathtaking cliffs and rocky monoliths
whether you're looking for the classic
resort experience or a private cove to
call your own for an afternoon
turkey's got just the stretch of sand to
fit the bill though it can admittedly
get pretty crowded in peak season
turkey's famous blue lagoon in oldness
moolah
lives up to its reputation is it any
wonder that people flock to these calm
and possibly clear brightly colored
waters
the area is stunning number three
the markets and bazaars intimidating as
it might be to haggle with the merchants
you owe it to yourself to experience
these world famous shopping spaces for
yourself
we guarantee that it'll take a while to
get your bearings let alone do any real
shopping
turkey as a whole is often noted as
being a rich and vibrant nation that
stimulates all the senses at once
nowhere however is this more true than
in the many open-air markets and
historic bazaars
stall after stall of vendors each with
their own unique wares
blend together to create an environment
that needs to be lived to be understood
istanbul's grand bazaar is the most
famous of the bunch but there are
numerous such shopping areas throughout
the country
from dishware and linens to dried fruit
and towering piles of brightly colored
spices
the bazaars have got it all number two
historical sites turkey has 18 unesco
world heritage sites
and countless other cultural attractions
that are well worth exploring
as you navigate the countries many
cities towns villages and archaeological
sites
you're apt to stumble upon one piece of
history after another
it's the nature of the area modern day
turkey has played host to numerous
civilizations spanning thousands of
years
a few of them among the most ambitious
and architecturally
accomplished of their time forget about
a top 10
we could easily do the top 50 historical
attractions in turkey
some of the highlights however include
the iconic site of troy
the advocate fortress the great mosque
and hospital
of de vries and of course the blue
mosque and aya sophia
turkey is also home to the ancient greek
city of ephesus
where you'll find a plethora of
fascinating ruins including
the 3rd century temple of afro-odysseus
number one cappadocia is there a place
on earth more beautiful than cappadocia
that's a question for another video what
we can say with certainty however is
that you've never been to another area
quite like it
the historic region located in central
anatolia
is like something out of a fairy tale
show it to someone unfamiliar with the
popular destination and they might
assume that it's a cgi environment from
a sci-fi or fantasy film
genealogically unique not to mention
fascinating cappadocia's rocky landscape
looks as if it's the work of a sculptor
the sky above the towering rock
formations and historic caves is often
full of hot air balloons
further adding to the overall sense of
whimsy this
is undoubtedly one of the best ways to
see the landscape
but however you approach it cappadocia
never fails to leave a lasting
impression on all those who visit
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