Things to do while in Turkey.
1. Turkey offers a great cuisine
derived from Arabic & Mediterranean style. These dishes often contain meat
such as lamb, which is a staple meat in turkey. Plenty of spices are also used
in their dishes. Turkish coffee is a well-liked drink that must be sampled
while visiting.
2. Travelers who are planning to go to
Turkey in the coursework of winter can take advantage of the numerous ski
centers that are obtainable. Rafting & yachting are also popular activities
there, ideal in the coursework of the summer & fall season.
3. Tourists who need to absorb the
culture & get better acquainted with Turkey's history can visit some of
their famous landmarks such as: Topkapi Palace, Ayasofya Museum, Mt. Nemrut
& the ancient City of Troy.
4. Turkey is also famous for their
diverse wildlife. It is of only a few countries in the world that has preserved
their ecological equilibrium. Plenty of rare species here are protected by the
government.
5. The natural landscape of this
country is a treasure. Visitors can go on hiking journeys to partake in this
glorious outside experience.
It is predicted that on March 29, year
2006, a total solar eclipse will happen in Turkey. So those who need to
experience this phenomenon ought to schedule their holiday around this time
Turkey is a one-of-a-kind country that
lies along continents. part of Turkey is part of Europe, while the rest is
geographically situated in West Asia, (also called the Middle East). Plenty of
languages are spoken in Turkey, such: as Greek, Armenian, Kurdish, Arabic &
their official language, Turkish.
Travelers that come from Western
Europe are not necessary to have a visa, except those coming from the United
Kingdom. It is still feasible to travel to Turkey by means of a train from Europe,
albeit not practical. This is done by those who are driven by the romantic
notion of travelling by train, made famous by the film the Orient Express.
Arriving by plane is the quickest way
to get to Turkey, & the most practical. Taxi services are widely obtainable
outside of the airports to welcome tourists.
It is a delight to travel around
Turkey by bus. The buses offer accommodation equipped with air-conditioning as
well as a great crew that attends to the needs of the passengers. They also
offer food & drink. In addition to rest stops at restaurants every couple
of hours or so.
Visitors who plan to drive while
visiting this country ought to be cautious while on the road. Road accident
rates are high in Turkey, , since their roads are often left in poor condition.