Anyone been to Turkey this year?

Went to belek in august going again in october it's brilliant anyone who says it's a shit hole has either never been or simply thick
 
I travelled to Beijing earlier this year via Ataturk with Turkish airlines.
3-4 days after my arrival in Beijing Ataturk airport was attacked by the 3 murderous suicide bombers, which shook me up a bit.
I have never stayed in Turkey, but can only say that the cabin crew on the flights were wonderful and I felt a great deal of sympathy for them. They were excellent ambassadors for their country, so much so that I even thought about visiting the country one day.
On the return journey I looked for signs of damage caused by the atrocity, but saw nothing. Security seemed to be at the same level as the outward journey.
A day later, back in blighty,and the reports of an attempted military coup made the news.
More tragedy, and this time by their own countrymen!
One day I may visit Turkey, but not for a while I think.
Incidentally I was working in Manchester some years ago when the 2 IRA bombs exploded. That rocked me, I can tell you.
Attacks can happen anywhere, but these days I try not to go near potential trouble spots.
 
cyberblue said:
and there was i ecpecting a sensible answer oh dear
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It's the truth. People I know who say they like Turkey have invariably only visited Istanbul (admittedly it's an incredible city) or the Med resorts.

Having spent over a year in total in other parts of Turkey I can say without doubt it was a fucking dump and the only time the locals were friendly was when they were after your money.
 
Grassland Blue said:
I travelled to Beijing earlier this year via Ataturk with Turkish airlines.
3-4 days after my arrival in Beijing Ataturk airport was attacked by the 3 murderous suicide bombers, which shook me up a bit.
I have never stayed in Turkey, but can only say that the cabin crew on the flights were wonderful and I felt a great deal of sympathy for them. They were excellent ambassadors for their country, so much so that I even thought about visiting the country one day.
On the return journey I looked for signs of damage caused by the atrocity, but saw nothing. Security seemed to be at the same level as the outward journey.
A day later, back in blighty,and the reports of an attempted military coup made the news.
More tragedy, and this time by their own countrymen!
One day I may visit Turkey, but not for a while I think.
Incidentally I was working in Manchester some years ago when the 2 IRA bombs exploded. That rocked me, I can tell you.
Attacks can happen anywhere, but these days I try not to go near potential trouble spots.
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I want to know your whereabouts at all times, so I can avoid anywhere you've just been.
 
Cheesy said:
It's the truth. People I know who say they like Turkey have invariably only visited Istanbul (admittedly it's an incredible city) or the Med resorts.

Having spent over a year in total in other parts of Turkey I can say without doubt it was a fucking dump and the only time the locals were friendly was when they were after your money.
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Each to there own been coming for 18 years had my own place for 3 spend 10 months of the year out here .love every minute of it people so friendly. food very cheap weather fantastic .dont no what there is not to like.you must have been based in some right godforsaken place to hate it that much.all i can say is not every bit of Turkey is how you found it
 
Bill said:
we went in June. outstanding. would go back tomorrow.
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Bill said:
side
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cyberblue said:
Nice place
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The Ox said:
Bill, I'm staying there next month, is it really as good as the reviews suggest ? Ta :)
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Totally forgot about this thread and stumbled on it when searching for something else

We're going to Side late August into September, the Side Star Elegance, which is just up the road from the hotel you were at Bill
 
Back in June .... Our regular place, Dalyan. Have been to and like many others, Gocek, Side, Kayakoy, and a few more, but always return to Dalyan.

Was top of our list of places to long term rent and retire to, but sadly I think by then Erdogan will have his way, and Turkey will no longer be secular (Ataturk will be spinning) and will be under that cult's rule ....
 
The Pink Panther said:
Totally forgot about this thread and stumbled on it when searching for something else

We're going to Side late August into September, the Side Star Elegance, which is just up the road from the hotel you were at Bill
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Still be very hot late August,liked Side when we went about 9 years ago.
We go to Turkey at least once every year.

Going to Belek again in late September.
Taking our grandson so don't want it too hot.
 
bobmcfc said:
I think I'd rather rub shit into my eyeballs than have a holiday in turkey
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I didn't enjoy the place. Admittedly it was about 15 years ago, but the holiday and the attitude of the locals was a feckin' car-crash, so I think I'm entitled to hold a bit of a grudge.
 
I'm changing at Istanbul for both Belgrade and Tbilisi. Can I cross Turkey off the list as a country visited?
 
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