Safety in Turkey
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Safety in Turkey
Hello,
We are thinking of going to Istanbul for 10 days over Easter, but in light of the recent incident in the news yesterday of a person/ persons being shot outside the courthouse, we ask if this is a rare incident or should I rather avoid travelling to Istanbul in the meantime?
Thanks for any help
We are thinking of going to Istanbul for 10 days over Easter, but in light of the recent incident in the news yesterday of a person/ persons being shot outside the courthouse, we ask if this is a rare incident or should I rather avoid travelling to Istanbul in the meantime?
Thanks for any help
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I absolutely understand. I felt the same when I went to Libya, Syria etc. My view now is, people are people, muggers are muggers and riots are riots. I've been in Morocco when there was a riot and a nice guy, going off to fight turned to me in the street and said, "you are Christian, we don't have any problem with you, don't go down this street". In Tunisia a policeman advised me to move away from a raid. Generally locals know who tourists are and recognise that they need to be moved away.
Turkey, despite or perhaps because of having so many Russians hiding there is a very welcoming country. Turkey is a secular country who wants your dollars.
Turkey, despite or perhaps because of having so many Russians hiding there is a very welcoming country. Turkey is a secular country who wants your dollars.
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You're more likely to be pickpocketed in Istanbul than you are to be blown up. Use the same precautions you would use anywhere as a tourist. If you see a crowd gathering, a protest or riot, don't hang around to find out what is happening. Good advice to avoid Taksim at night. Other than that, Istanbul is a very busy but interesting city. Go and enjoy!
Bilbo, I believe you were thinking of visiting Georgia. Did that ever happen?
Bilbo, I believe you were thinking of visiting Georgia. Did that ever happen?
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You're more likely to be pickpocketed in Istanbul than you are to be blown up. Use the same precautions you would use anywhere as a tourist. If you see a crowd gathering, a protest or riot, don't hang around to find out what is happening. Good advice to avoid Taksim at night. Other than that, Istanbul is a very busy but interesting city. Go and enjoy!
Bilbo, I believe you were thinking of visiting Georgia. Did that ever happen?
Bilbo, I believe you were thinking of visiting Georgia. Did that ever happen?
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Oh too bad about that. Georgia looks very interesting, and seems to be a hot spot for young people these days with its year long tourist visa. Lots on Youtube but not much info is available about the country otherwise.
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Another place hosting Russians fleeing the draft. The vinyards interest me.
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