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Old 07-08-2023, 03:23 PM  
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Always impressed with how traveled people on CP are. Anyone spent time in Istanbul?
Meant “well traveled” in the title…

Targeting next fall to visit Turkey for a few weeks and explore Istanbul. Surprised at the affordability of flights to get out there through Delta.

Any recommendations?
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Old 07-08-2023, 04:22 PM   #16
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I went to a few old Ottoman sites in Bosnia

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Old 07-08-2023, 04:30 PM   #17
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I coincidentally just booked tickets to Japan today...for a year from now. (I play the award travel game and found a business class redemption that I liked.) After your trip, let's exchange notes.

Posting this from a sleeper train somewhere between Budapest and Prague, so... goodnight. Had a great time in the former, though, so it's on my recommendations list for a short trip at least!
Budapest kicks ass
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Old 07-08-2023, 04:34 PM   #18
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I have always heard of this movie, but had no context for what it was actually about I just now watch the trailer after reading your post. I am going to have to see this movie. Amazing.

But yes, being detained in a foreign nation does not sound ideal I am going to try and avoid that
The thing about Midnight Express and the book he wrote was that at the time he portrayed himself as this innocent backpacker that just made a mistake smuggling hash. If you watch his locked up abroad episode he’d made several trips to Turkey smuggling hash and was a regular smuggler who finally got caught. He’s actually gone back and apologized for the way he portrayed the country in his story.
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Old 07-08-2023, 04:34 PM   #19
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I coincidentally just booked tickets to Japan today...for a year from now. (I play the award travel game and found a business class redemption that I liked.) After your trip, let's exchange notes.
Just got back from my 2nd trip to Japan this week. What part are you going to?
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Old 07-08-2023, 04:36 PM   #20
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It's highly recommended to use a reputable guide when visiting places like Istanbul or Cairo. You can't just fly in and think it's like visiting a western city. You'll be screwed. Good guides for Americans are pricey, so take that into consideration
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Old 07-08-2023, 04:46 PM   #21
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I flew in and flew out. Didn't get to spend any time there, but I have been to Turkey about 5 times for a couple weeks each time. I haven't been there for about 35 years though.
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Old 07-08-2023, 05:03 PM   #22
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I coincidentally just booked tickets to Japan today...for a year from now. (I play the award travel game and found a business class redemption that I liked.) After your trip, let's exchange notes.

Posting this from a sleeper train somewhere between Budapest and Prague, so... goodnight. Had a great time in the former, though, so it's on my recommendations list for a short trip at least!
Oh hell yea, some of those train trips look like so much fun. Be safe and have a blast.
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It's highly recommended to use a reputable guide when visiting places like Istanbul or Cairo. You can't just fly in and think it's like visiting a western city. You'll be screwed. Good guides for Americans are pricey, so take that into consideration
This is interesting...I feel like this is certainly true for Cairo but I am not sure Istanbul has quite scams in such volume. Having said that you still have to be aware of your surroundings and very aware of possible scams. Researching a quality guide is a great idea.
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Old 07-08-2023, 05:21 PM   #24
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I'm partial to Lake Jacomo - no need to go out looking for a meal when you have the perfect buffet at home, in KC!! Missouri Town is a pretty little escapade too!
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Old 07-08-2023, 05:22 PM   #25
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In all seriousness what's the goal just to go and experience some culture unlike our own? Is there another purpose to be there? If just random (or not) I think Istanbul sounds interesting, actually.
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Joey, have you ever been in a Turkish prison?
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In all seriousness what's the goal just to go and experience some culture unlike our own? Is there another purpose to be there? If just random (or not) I think Istanbul sounds interesting, actually.
A massive dynamic city with lots to see and do that is pretty unique from my daily life. Beautiful area so much on the water. Lots of really good food.

Just looks like a fun adventure.
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A massive dynamic city with lots to see and do that is pretty unique from my daily life. Beautiful area so much on the water. Lots of really good food.

Just looks like a fun adventure.
awesome well if this becomes a thing you'll have to share some photos - that's pretty exciting - I've only been to the Caribbean and Mexico, blah!
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awesome well if this becomes a thing you'll have to share some photos - that's pretty exciting - I've only been to the Caribbean and Mexico, blah!
Have done the Caribbean and enjoyed Mexico City it is fine. Only similar trip I have made was spending a few weeks in Germany mostly in Berlin.

And yes photos will be on the to do list.
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That is mad dickish.
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