Any Question About Turkey?
Jun 3, 2013, 12:32 am
#31
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Yes, when he was elected people obviously knew what they were signing up for, but as the economy improved rapidly the people were willing to live with some evils (restriction of press, people going to jail for "insulting Islam", etc.).
But it seems to finally start boiling over now, and like people don't want to wait till next election.
But it seems to finally start boiling over now, and like people don't want to wait till next election.
Although his comment that anyone who likes alcohol is an alcoholic pretty much cost him the support of FlyerTalk.
When are these elections? Will things be cleared up by... September?
Jun 4, 2013, 4:18 pm
#32
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Inexpensive hotel in Gocek
We will be arriving in Dalaman around 2300 hours in a couple of weeks.
How much should a taxi be from DLM to Gocek that late?
And, any recommendations for an inexpensive hotel in Gocek for one night? The next morning we will need to take a taxi from the hotel to a marina somewhere in/near Gocek.
How much should a taxi be from DLM to Gocek that late?
And, any recommendations for an inexpensive hotel in Gocek for one night? The next morning we will need to take a taxi from the hotel to a marina somewhere in/near Gocek.
Jun 16, 2013, 12:55 pm
#34
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Well,yesterday most 5 star hotels adjacent to Taksim sq. were turned into first aid stations,today a hospital has been ATACKED with water canons,international journalists and doctors are arested. So,too sum it up,-Id say deffinetely better than,-say Aleppo!!
Jun 16, 2013, 3:31 pm
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http://inthesetimes.com/article/15151/a_turkish_spring/
"After shots rang out from the nearby Ceylan Intercontinental Hotel, pandemonium ensued. "
The IC Istanbul is RIGHT at the park area. Apparently the lobby got fully "gased" last night (again) - AVOID AVOID AVOID!
Go for a hotel which is somewhere more outside.. if you absolutely have to go.
Jun 16, 2013, 3:46 pm
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Definitely an alternative..
http://inthesetimes.com/article/15151/a_turkish_spring/
"After shots rang out from the nearby Ceylan Intercontinental Hotel, pandemonium ensued. "
The IC Istanbul is RIGHT at the park area. Apparently the lobby got fully "gased" last night (again) - AVOID AVOID AVOID!
Go for a hotel which is somewhere more outside.. if you absolutely have to go.
http://inthesetimes.com/article/15151/a_turkish_spring/
"After shots rang out from the nearby Ceylan Intercontinental Hotel, pandemonium ensued. "
The IC Istanbul is RIGHT at the park area. Apparently the lobby got fully "gased" last night (again) - AVOID AVOID AVOID!
Go for a hotel which is somewhere more outside.. if you absolutely have to go.
Jun 16, 2013, 3:56 pm
#38
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I'm wondering if the luxury hotel described in this Guardian article is referring to the IC, based on YuropFlyer's comment.
Also, this part is disconcerting:
A luxury hotel on Taksim Square being used as an emergency refuge for victims and for the wounded was repeatedly invaded by the police and teargas fired into the enclosed spaces.
But on Sunday Turkey's minister for European affairs, Egemen Bagis, said any civilians entering Taksim Square would be viewed as terrorists.
Jun 16, 2013, 6:36 pm
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I'm wondering if the luxury hotel described in this Guardian article is referring to the IC, based on YuropFlyer's comment.
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Jun 24, 2013, 9:13 am
#44
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Thanks for that!
Something else you (or someone else) may be able to help with - was planning on taking £100 worth of Lira and £100 worth of Euros from here and then changing more money as and when I need it (I usually load most of my travel money onto a Caxton Global Travel Card).
In terms of expenses, for two adults and a baby, for lunch, dinner, snacks and other bits and pieces is approx £60 a day sufficient? This doesn't include transfers as I have those arranged separately or major shopping!
Something else you (or someone else) may be able to help with - was planning on taking £100 worth of Lira and £100 worth of Euros from here and then changing more money as and when I need it (I usually load most of my travel money onto a Caxton Global Travel Card).
In terms of expenses, for two adults and a baby, for lunch, dinner, snacks and other bits and pieces is approx £60 a day sufficient? This doesn't include transfers as I have those arranged separately or major shopping!
Jun 24, 2013, 9:15 am
#45
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Thanks for that!
Something else you (or someone else) may be able to help with - was planning on taking £100 worth of Lira and £100 worth of Euros from here and then changing more money as and when I need it (I usually load most of my travel money onto a Caxton Global Travel Card).
In terms of expenses, for two adults and a baby, for lunch, dinner, snacks and other bits and pieces is approx £60 a day sufficient? This doesn't include transfers as I have those arranged separately or major shopping!
Something else you (or someone else) may be able to help with - was planning on taking £100 worth of Lira and £100 worth of Euros from here and then changing more money as and when I need it (I usually load most of my travel money onto a Caxton Global Travel Card).
In terms of expenses, for two adults and a baby, for lunch, dinner, snacks and other bits and pieces is approx £60 a day sufficient? This doesn't include transfers as I have those arranged separately or major shopping!