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Just bouncing around ideas for different trips in the future. Don't know much about Turkey besides a bit of Ottoman history, the Young Turks period, and a bit about Atatürk. I studied Turkish for a little bit years ago, have forgotten almost everything but could potentially revive it.
What would you recommend checking out? I'd want to spend most of my time outside Istanbul in the smaller cities and towns --- feel like more of a local, go to outdoor markets and do other local things. But if there are still Anatolian ruins you can visit, I'd definitely be interested.
The most amazing sights for us were in Cappadocia. It is like another world. So much to see in Turkey, we have been there three times. Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya. Australians visit Gallipoli (one of my greatest travel memories ever was being at Gallipoli for Anzac Day) but probably not high on the list for most other nationalities.
As for feeling like a local, yes markets and using public transport are good. However, you will always be a tourist and locals do what we all do. Go to work, kids go to school, shop, look after their home. Turkey has so many tourists that you cannot expect to be a novelty. We were amused in the markets as the vendors would try to work out our nationality so as to work out what language we spoke. They would try French and German. My husband is of Sicilian heritage and I am of Scottish/English/German heritage so they found us a bit confusing.
We adore Turkey. Feel the need to return just writing this!
Turkey is a majestic country of vibrant culture, history and natural beauty. From the stunning architecture of Istanbul to the captivating hot air balloon rides in Cappadocia, there's so much to explore and enjoy with your kids during your visit.
Many people probably wouldn't get near Turkey with a ten foot pole now given the devastation from the earthquake and the general economic and political instability thanks to Erdogan ruining everything.
one of my greatest travel memories ever was being at Gallipoli for Anzac Day
On 25th April this year, I watched the Poppy Day Memorial Service (known then as "Anzac Day") from Christchurch in 2021.
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