{"id":3003,"date":"2013-06-19T08:22:58","date_gmt":"2013-06-19T12:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thetravellingfool.com\/?p=3003"},"modified":"2015-04-12T20:09:32","modified_gmt":"2015-04-13T00:09:32","slug":"the-latest-on-travel-to-turkey-planning-holidays-during-times-of-protest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/the-latest-on-travel-to-turkey-planning-holidays-during-times-of-protest\/","title":{"rendered":"The Latest on Travel to Turkey: Planning Holidays During Times of Protest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><figure id=\"attachment_3004\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3004\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File%3AIstanbul_-_Hagia_Sophia.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3004\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Istanbul_-_Hagia_Sophia.jpg\" alt=\"Istanbul Turkey\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Istanbul_-_Hagia_Sophia.jpg 512w, https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Istanbul_-_Hagia_Sophia-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3004\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">By BenGoetzinger (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>While Turkey\u2019s internal protests ebb and flow in Istanbul, feet-on-the-street reports from the nation\u2019s capital and surrounding areas indicate that the political unrest does <b>not<\/b> have to keep you from visiting this fantastic country.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the same colourful, hospitable, history-rich place as ever. Stay away from the isolated conflict areas, but don\u2019t hesitate to explore the rest of Turkey\u2019s diverse cities and countryside. With a dose of common sense about your health and safety, you can still indulge the senses and see the sights in a place steeped in antiquity and uniquely positioned where East meets West. Just do your research before you book your holiday, starting here with a sampling of recent travel advice.<\/p>\n<p>As of today (June 18, 2013), here\u2019s a basic list of where not to go:<\/p>\n<p>* Taksim Square in Istanbul. In fact, just check before you head to any city squares when you\u2019re in Turkey\u2019s largest cities.<\/p>\n<p>* Any ruling \u201cJustice and Development Party\u201d headquarters.<\/p>\n<p>* The Syrian border.<\/p>\n<p>* Demonstrations. (Common sense, right?)<\/p>\n<p>The rest of this abundant country is yours to explore.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, there are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dealchecker.co.uk\/cheap-holidays\/turkey.html\" target=\"_blank\">plenty of cheap holiday travel options in Turkey<\/a>, along with a multitude of ways to explore the country, from riding horses on backcountry trails, to cycling scenic highways, to hiking in the hills, to taking trains, busses, boats or rented vehicles. Regardless of your chosen mode of transport, remember to always leave room for on-the-spot inspirations!<\/p>\n<p>Among Turkey\u2019s must-see highlights:<\/p>\n<p>* Turkish Baths \u2013 They\u2019re famous!<\/p>\n<p>* Rock Tombs \u2013 2500 years ago the Lycians dug them out, believing that their lofty heights would help kings\u2019 souls be carried up by winged sirens. Check them out, catch some spirit.<\/p>\n<p>* Mosques \u2013 Especially the Blue and the Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi. There are around 20 of these ornate wonders to choose from!<\/p>\n<p>* Citadels \u2013 Ruins in Tlos include the bonus of spectacular views.<\/p>\n<p>* Markets and shops \u2013 You\u2019ve heard of Istanbul\u2019s Grand Covered Bazaar? Well that\u2019s just the tip (more like a hunk) of the iceberg. Spice bazaars, flea markets, fish markets, smaller bazaars that still feel grand. And of course, backstreet shops everywhere<\/p>\n<p>* Sagalassos \u2013 Drive the adventurous hundred kilometers from Anyalya; this mesmerizing Ottoman-period city is as neat as any of the coastal sites, and far less crowded.<\/p>\n<p>* Termessos \u2013 Tackle the steep climb to this ruined Pisidian city and you\u2019ll not only get an ancient amphitheater fix with views across the Taurus Mountains, sometimes you\u2019ll even have the place to yourself.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s more to see and do: Cappadocia, the Aegean coast, beaches, mud baths and hot springs\u2026better plan on staying for more than a week.<\/p>\n<p>So <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/turkey\" target=\"_blank\">check accurate news sources <\/a>for up-to-date quarters of unrest, pack your medications, watch your wallet, and enjoy Turkey\u2019s bounty.<\/p>\n<p>Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a \u201csponsored post.\u201d The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission\u2019s 16 CFR, Part 255: \u201cGuides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While Turkey\u2019s internal protests ebb and flow in Istanbul, feet-on-the-street reports from the nation\u2019s capital and surrounding areas indicate that the political unrest does not have to keep you from visiting this fantastic 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