Travel FAQs

Turkey is a shopper’s paradise, and choosing souvenirs is half the fun of the trip.

Eastern Turkey is one of the country’s most rewarding regions, and for most travelers it is safe to visit when approached with the same common sense you would use anywhere.

Visiting a mosque is one of the highlights of any trip to Turkey, and knowing how to dress and behave shows respect for a living place of worship, not just a tourist sight.

Packing for Turkey is a matter of matching your suitcase to the seasons, the regions, and the activities you plan.

The short answer is that English is widely spoken in Turkey’s tourist areas, but it is not a country where you can assume everyone speaks it.

Istanbul is a vast city with more than two thousand years of history, and no amount of time is truly enough to see it all.

Turkey is a country of many climates, and the best time to visit depends on where you are going and what you want to do.

This is one of the most common questions travelers ask, and the honest answer is that tap water in Turkey is generally treated and meets national standards, but it is not recommended for visitors to drink.

The currency of Turkey is the Turkish lira, often written as TRY and symbolized as the letter with two crossed lines.

Whether you need a visa for Turkey depends mainly on your nationality, and the rules change from time to time, so it is always worth checking the latest official information before you book.

One of the first questions travelers ask about Istanbul is whether the city belongs to Europe or Asia. The honest answer is that it belongs to both.

Everyone asks this question, and the honest answer is: it depends more on you than on Turkey.