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  • @cenktekin7175
    @cenktekin7175 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    my general advise to all people in the world: don't disrespect any flag or culture if you visit them (even if you don't visit)

  • @MC-pg2ko
    @MC-pg2ko 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    I love that the Turkish people are kind to their stray dogs and cats.

  • @johnprice47
    @johnprice47 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    If someone invites you inside their home, don’t enter the home with your shoes on. Another recommendation. 😊

  • @ophion1903
    @ophion1903 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    Travelers' Guide from a fellow Turk:
    1) In cities with verified water sources(lakes and mountains) there are drinkable tap waters available in most locations you may find, i would recommend drinking bottled water in city centers tho.
    2) You can tell people that you're already full if you don't want to eat what they are offering. If you are visiting someone's house though you shouldn't directly refuse the food they are offering cuz they'll get sad.
    3) Don't mess around and stay safe; Turkish people often get at least middle school level english education and will understand partially what you're trying to say. They won't want to communicate with you only if speaking is hard for their education level so don't be fooled and speak/act carefully and respectfully around people. We are estimated to have the most stressed and angry population out of the entire Europe so you may guess what happens otherwise.
    4) Don't take the taxi cuz they like to scam tourists and even worse. Why? Cuz they are simply assholes.
    5)Do your shopping carefully and travel with locals if you wanna buy stuff in local areas. They will know if something isn't right.
    6)Don't be afraid of soldiers and policemen, they are in your side against terrorism, theft and everything else. If you break a rule/law by accident you can explain yourself and get out of the trouble stressing that you just don't know how stuff works here respectfully.
    6) Wait till the light is green whenever you are crossing the road and never cross the road without attention where there are no lights because Turkish drivers aren't the most distinguished and respectful ones.
    7) Never get involved in a road rage bc you'll get smoked.
    8) Never get into a fight in Blacksea region. You'll get;
    a) Shot
    b)Smoked
    c)Jumped
    d)Beaten
    e)All above
    9) Stay clear of the rural areas and ghettos and always remember we have 10+ million refugees mostly from war thorn countries. Be careful at night time where it doesn't feel very secure(bc it probably isn't)
    10) There is estimated to be over 10mn stray dogs in our country and mistreating one will get you jumped. Most of these animals are well fed chill but some of them might consider attacking you. You have every right to defend yourself in that scenario so if an unsupervised dog attacks you;
    - Grab something
    - Don't swing that thing carelessly and lose it bc that would be dumb
    - You ain't outrunning a dog
    - Stand your ground, make eye contact and fight back
    - Pray to whatever deity you beleive in
    - Make yourself appear strong and predetor-like so the dog might want to reconsider tasting your meat 🥩
    - Shout for help but don't sound too scared (it encourages whatever animal may attacking you)
    - Slowly retreat to safety eighter inside a building or you may even consider climbing a tree if you have time
    - Go see a doctor if you survive
    - Travel with life insurance and write your will before tryna fight off a Kangal dog( 700lbs bite force, 56kmh speed)

    • @h4m2_
      @h4m2_ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thank you

    • @ophion1903
      @ophion1903 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@h4m2_ no problem bro👍🏽

    • @h4m2_
      @h4m2_ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ophion1903 have you got any specific tips for marmaris?

    • @ophion1903
      @ophion1903 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@h4m2_ i misread that completely. Marmaris is a city built around tourism. There are hundereds of ancient Ionic buildings, kings' tombs litterally carved into hills, Doric sepulchres etc. It has one of the most beautiful seas you can get. Prices will be kinda high and the temperature will be even higher if you're willing to go at the summertime. Spring in my opinion is the best season to go there when it's not crowded nor burning. Other than tourist scams and flies there will be no problem travelling Marmaris.

    • @nellisnellas
      @nellisnellas 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love the honest, straight forward info!

  • @burakcr7785
    @burakcr7785 ปีที่แล้ว +338

    Nice video but let me correct a little mistake. Marmaris and Bodrum aren't big cities. They are Muğla's towns. Big cities are İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir, Konya, Bursa, Antalya, Adana etc.

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Yes, you are right. I was thinking of them as "big" in terms of tourism. They are the most well-known among foreigners who come to Turkey for beach holidays ☺️

    • @burakcr7785
      @burakcr7785 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OlgaProGoingPlaces 👍

    • @decouvreur
      @decouvreur ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are towns of Mugla but also Bodrum became bigger than mugla itself, maybe one day Bodrum will be the 82. province of Turkey :D

    • @firerosesberlin1992
      @firerosesberlin1992 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Konya is very religious

    • @mkhajiali
      @mkhajiali ปีที่แล้ว

      Brother burak can you suggest me is it ok to travel alone? I am traveling on Eid holidays from Abu Dhabi to Ankara , 1-2 days in Ankara then going to Istanbul 2 days and then return back from Istanbul
      Can you please suggest me if any other place I can visit

  • @kadirgokhan9730
    @kadirgokhan9730 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Hello,
    1-Yep it is allowed to smoke everywhere outside.
    2-Actually, you had bad luck while choosing the restaurant. You are right, turkish families love to have diner with children, but there are still places that are not for children. For me, there are places where i can go with my friends, also there are other places i should go with my family. It is up to you. The place you gone was for families with children i guess.
    3- DO NOT USE TAXIS in Turkey. We , as a citizen, are also facing problems with them.

    • @kadirgokhan9730
      @kadirgokhan9730 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      4- For musque, yeah you should be wearing appropriate clothes, but i dont think you should cover your hairs. The respect to the mosques is different than what you espect.

    • @kadirgokhan9730
      @kadirgokhan9730 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      5- the red color on the flag comes from the blood of the soldiers. So we took it, it did not give us for free. So, the flag represents the every turkish soldier who were died for our country.

    • @kadirgokhan9730
      @kadirgokhan9730 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      6 - the dogs are the cats are part of us 😊

    • @kadirgokhan9730
      @kadirgokhan9730 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      7 - if you need shop. DO NOT use the shops on the streets. Their workers can tell more prices than the actual just cuz of yo re tourist. You can use mall’s. Their products are real-original and the prices are static.

    • @kadirgokhan9730
      @kadirgokhan9730 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lastly, Turkey is a part of the World. You need to see it. For general recommendations, if you can come the normal places like not popular. No one can touch you. You seem like a benefit to our country. And small businesses are the main part of our culture. When you go those places, you all are welcome, you are not lied. I remember a number of memories that the people of Turkey were saving the tourist from any bad situation.
      If you go the most populer streets like Istiklal, you will be welcome by the people see you like a gold 😂

  • @myoctoberopal1889
    @myoctoberopal1889 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you. It is very informative. God bless you both.

  • @stephenevans5461
    @stephenevans5461 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thoroughly enjoyed that olga.very informative.

  • @TammyPetry
    @TammyPetry ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'd rather sit with adult smokers outside than inside with a bunch of noisy kids. LOL.

  • @didoheso5421
    @didoheso5421 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for these honest information ❤️

  • @gonultelinden2538
    @gonultelinden2538 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Harika bir anlatım tebrik ederim.Türkiye'ye hoşgeldiniz.İyiki varsınız.

  • @rogermelling8941
    @rogermelling8941 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    We go to Turkiye every year and absolutely love the place, always respectful to everyone we meet and cant wait to go back.

  • @cl2385
    @cl2385 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi Olga, we love all your videos! So much useful information and we think you two are a beautiful couple😊😊 Thank you for the time stamp format, makes it so much easier to reference back if we missed something. We have a questions about #6, the use of face covering and ear plugs. Is that only in the hotels? or is that also a problem in your rented apartment where you live full time?

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! We had noise issues almost everywhere. But if you sleep good you might not need it.

  • @MaddyandSascha
    @MaddyandSascha ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just discovered you channel and love all the tips you give and the food always makes us hungry 😂😅
    Turkish food looks so delicious

  • @lesleysidhoum1779
    @lesleysidhoum1779 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks again for the tips .

  • @avinav.kartikay
    @avinav.kartikay 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    super informative! thanks

  • @shanethrelfall416
    @shanethrelfall416 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    We go to Turkey around 3 times a year
    Love the country and the people
    Always make us feel welcome
    Avoid the counterfeit clothes market, very pushy and they don’t take no for an answer

    • @simalates9021
      @simalates9021 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂 saldırgan mı? Irkçı bir pisliksin!

    • @syedzakaria4324
      @syedzakaria4324 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Can say please from which side you book the holiday please

  • @Puyandart
    @Puyandart ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this

  • @imflyingoverclouds
    @imflyingoverclouds ปีที่แล้ว +30

    For Taksi, you can use "BiTaksi"
    Rejecting food is totally ok. Do not let yourself over-eat. Give an excuse. Say you ate too much earlier.

    • @Flappy_Birds
      @Flappy_Birds ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aslında o eskide kaldı malesef ikramlar sadece özel zamanlarda verilir yani doğum günü, evlilik teklifi vb şeylerde

  • @kaissika
    @kaissika ปีที่แล้ว

    Well listed, thanks Olga 🙏

  • @amjedhettini4674
    @amjedhettini4674 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much Olga for this important information. I will be traveling to Alanya and Antalya. 🙏

  • @HatsunesMikubiggestfan
    @HatsunesMikubiggestfan ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes when I traveled to turkey it’s a beautiful place I love the food but you’re right because when I was in taxi it costed 500.

  • @TheReyes351
    @TheReyes351 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much. Will be prepared for my trip.

  • @andrzej13
    @andrzej13 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for your advices, for me as newcomer to this country will help spending vacation there

  • @ComedyGold-ml8wc
    @ComedyGold-ml8wc ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice 👍

  • @roadviewers1665
    @roadviewers1665 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing very informative vlog thanks for sharing

  • @vivianhongkonglifes6993
    @vivianhongkonglifes6993 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for your nice info to my Beautiful Dream Country. Love watching from Philippines ❤

  • @CoinEngineer00
    @CoinEngineer00 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Marmaris and bodrum are well known touristic joint. Try Ayvalik and Didim etc . Hidden Gems.
    Thats were i will be exploring

  • @educationforsurvival3242
    @educationforsurvival3242 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice video, thanks for the information

  • @lodmyc
    @lodmyc ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I wish taxi drivers could understand this video

  • @no_pero_si
    @no_pero_si 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you, Olga. I'm very glad I watched this video, especially for the information on soundproofing. One small note regarding a subtlety of English: We would say that the Turkish flag is "hung" in many places. "Hanged" is used to talk about people put to death by hanging - much different! Your English is wonderful, though, which I greatly appreciate : )

  • @EEEAmin
    @EEEAmin ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Came back from Turkey 5 days ago. Visited Istanbul, Antalya, pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia in 7 days. amazing place and what you say is so true. so many place that we missed. wish i could say longer

    • @erikaovo
      @erikaovo ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m going to Istanbul in November for 7 days; can’t wait!! 🥰

    • @904eb
      @904eb ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@erikaovo Istanbul is the best city I've ever been too.

    • @johnzeb9510
      @johnzeb9510 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@erikaovo have a nice and safe vacation 👍

    • @erikaovo
      @erikaovo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnzeb9510 thank you :)

    • @Flappy_Birds
      @Flappy_Birds ปีที่แล้ว

      Merhaba ben Narin bir Türküm , Konya'ya gitmişsin orda Kelebek Bahçesi adlı kelebek,arı vb canlılar koruma altındadır umarım oraya gitmişsindir

  • @eagleeye9783
    @eagleeye9783 ปีที่แล้ว

    great tips thanks

  • @Cronus801
    @Cronus801 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very informative video thank you! Your English is very good as well

  • @rocardosingi1640
    @rocardosingi1640 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Olga how are you me and my family are going Antalya in a week I have watched your video about renting a car I'm just wondering is it best to book it online or actually get it in Antalya and also is there high deposit on getting a car ? Thanks in advance your videos have been a big help for our trip much love and thanks

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      we talk more about car rentals in the upcoming video this week

  • @rainbow_galaxy6882
    @rainbow_galaxy6882 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You’re so underrated!

  • @issa37031
    @issa37031 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video. I will check the remain uploaded videos of Turkey, cause I'm traveling threr, and this will going to be my first time. Thanks for your tips. 🌹

  • @jackoneil3933
    @jackoneil3933 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks Olga, Good report and much Appreciated! I know you've mentioned poor sound proofing in apartments, and I was wondering if that is what to always expect, or or if it's possible to find an affordable place to rent that is quiet?

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I haven’t stayed in an apartment/hotel here where I couldn’t hear next door neighbours or the street noise, depending on who’s louder 😅 But overall it’s not too big of a problem.

    • @mariawerner8447
      @mariawerner8447 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I lived in Istanbul for 9 years and would advise you to choose the top floor of a building, if possible. As Olga said, there is no soundproofing in Turkish buildings, so if you are above your neighbours, at least that helps a bit!

    • @karenmena9720
      @karenmena9720 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I stayed in Blisstambul hotel in Sisli area and the hotel was very quiet, it's an old building but very clean, great staff, we didn't hear almost anything from neighbors, we were on the 5th floor thou. Hope that helps

    • @jackoneil3933
      @jackoneil3933 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@karenmena9720 Thanks, any input is appreciated. I looked at Blisstambul hotel in Sisli, and it looks like it might be a pretty well constructed building, and I wonder is it's better sound isolated than inexpensive apartments. A bit of noise expected nose I can accept, just not places like I've lived in hat are so noisy you never have a moment of peace.

  • @peterwhelan311
    @peterwhelan311 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos are very helpful can you tell me what currency I should bring to antalya euros or lira because most videos I see they charge euro but I know the local currency is lira

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am making a video for next week where I talk about it ☺️

    • @peterwhelan311
      @peterwhelan311 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OlgaProGoingPlaces perfect thank you because I'm going next month I can't wait 😁

  • @edithobrien7118
    @edithobrien7118 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG! So true ! I couldn't sleep on my holiday to Turkey but mainly cause from the noise from the pool bar level below..

  • @emmasteers5220
    @emmasteers5220 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm going to antalya in December, this has opened my eyes a bit, thankyou for that, I'll look through other videos before I go, im so excited because I've never been to Turkey, but if I'm honest I'm a bit nervous and anxious too

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Check out this one Our first December in Antalya, Turkey: Weather, Mountains, Old city and the beach
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  • @theresearcher6821
    @theresearcher6821 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there, love ur videos. Needed to know if marmaris, fethiye are good idea to visit in december 2022?

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  ปีที่แล้ว

      During the winter we travelled to these places in Turkey th-cam.com/play/PLbukJP9uQAFJKLDha-WCRZw4yWM1au0v2.html

  • @k4kemal
    @k4kemal ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can drink tap water but not in Istanbul, only black sea region and some of cities tap water coming from waterfall, depends of change

    • @cakeprincess7756
      @cakeprincess7756 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What water do you drink? From a shop?

  • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
    @OlgaProGoingPlaces  ปีที่แล้ว +17

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  • @killerknife4570
    @killerknife4570 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:00 I think you explain it a bit of disorganized
    you could wear like you want but some place could have dress rules you can look for if place has dress code or not
    5:22 you could ask owner of house if you are in hotel you could ask some worker if water is drinkable or not (in my house tap water is drinkable)

  • @Pixlill
    @Pixlill 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm going to turkey in summer ty for doing this video so I know

  • @OzgurY-it3rl
    @OzgurY-it3rl 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much ♡

  • @rachaelrt4487
    @rachaelrt4487 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, this is my first time in your channel.
    Your video is very nice
    I liked your explanation.
    I just subscribed to the channel.
    Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

  • @MrColey786
    @MrColey786 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi really informative video, I am travelling to Turkey soon, do you have to wear face mask in antalya area ??
    I was told some shopping malls require you to wear a mask ?

    • @minho7718
      @minho7718 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No, it's been a long time since the mask requirement was removed. You only have to wear it in places such as hospitals.

    • @MrColey786
      @MrColey786 ปีที่แล้ว

      @firuze Brilliant thanks for replying 👍🏼

  • @simaknaaaa
    @simaknaaaa 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    is there any online taxi application like Uber, especially in capadocia?

  • @colleensantos718
    @colleensantos718 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have watched several of your videos and other You Tubers, did not have an idea how big Antalya is. We rented Airbnb thinking it will be close to City Center but it was in Belek and 45 min from City Center which was a big mistake. We are glad we rented a car. Turkey drivers are crazy, I actually saw a fight right in front of us while we were at stop light but I was amazed that some people got out of their cars to break the fight. We did not have a problem with taxi drivers from airport to hotel and back. It only cost us $25 one way with the meter but we gave them 100 TL for tip. We loved Capadoccia and Kas the most. Istanbul was packed with tourists and traffic was really bad. Lines to Mosque and the Top Kami was so long. I could not get a ticket to the train because it was hard to understand and someone said you need to have a card for the machine. We did not have a chance to go to Galata tower. We enjoyed staying at Sultanahmet as everything is walking distance.

  • @baronrsur
    @baronrsur 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I will going to Istanbul in a month for 10 days i can't wait and thank you for this .

  • @richardsingh5827
    @richardsingh5827 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting video

  • @j.e.7028
    @j.e.7028 ปีที่แล้ว

    What city is this footage pls

  • @95machine29
    @95machine29 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good your channel, good sharing... Please make more videos like The culture, Traditional, life of people,...

  • @sincerelyjoyful8435
    @sincerelyjoyful8435 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it best to use Turkey Iira currency … if I plan to purchase anything while in Turkey
    Thanks

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out this video 👉 ESSENTIAL TURKEY TRAVEL GUIDE | Money, hotel, beaches, transportation, wifi and more
      th-cam.com/video/ZL_8d-lPrZw/w-d-xo.html

  • @sincerelyjoyful8435
    @sincerelyjoyful8435 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi.
    I’m Taking A Cruise. We Have A Stop At Bodrum Turkey And I Will Have A Few Hours In Bodrum
    Are there local pharmacies near the port
    I would like to purchase to face medication ointment … that usually requires a prescription I. The USA
    THANKS

  • @zsanettnyitrai3745
    @zsanettnyitrai3745 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi! Just found your videos and they are very informative and lovely, both of you are nice just keep up the blogging. We are travelling to Marmaris in August with 3 of our children ( 6,8,12). Would like to know which currency would be the best to take with us also, do we change in the UK or in Turkey? Can you recommend some nice activities with children in Marmaris and nearby places? Many thanks , Zsanett 💕

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, thanks! Check out this article for tips about traveling to Turkey olgapronkina.com/travel/turkey-essential-travel-guide/

  • @guineanreich
    @guineanreich ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hello, I am Turkish and I would like to share my views on some parts of the video.
    2:16 Refusing the offer of food in Turkey, leaving that food on the plate, etc. it's considered disrespectful because we think you don't like that food :)
    5:16 You can't do this in metropolises, but there are places where you can do it in small cities, especially in villages. For example, although it is in the same district, you can easily drink water from the tap in some villages of Lüleburgaz, while in the center you can't. but you can still make tea with this water or use it in your meals. I'm Turkish, I've been drinking tea made in this way since I was little, I haven't had any problems with it. Just don't drink directly.
    6:20 Turks are perhaps the most nationalistic and patriotic nation. If you disrespect national values even if you criticize you might be beaten.

    • @haktanpirzola7900
      @haktanpirzola7900 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was used to too much patriotic Now today . Half of the people of Turkey now are religious zealot and like desert culture. SO as of today Turkiye is a nation culturally deeply POLARIZED.. While western coast of Turkey too liberal..rest of the country and inlands are religiouslly conservative.

  • @isabellefassin2111
    @isabellefassin2111 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Merci beaucoup pour tout vos renseignements sur la Turquie 🇹🇷 ❤😘🇧🇪

    • @isabellefassin2111
      @isabellefassin2111 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bonjour chéri j’espère que tu vas bien et que tu passes une bonne journée dans ton entourage ? Comme tu vois je me renseigne sur ton monde 🌎 je t’aime 🫶 ♥️ moi ça va je vais allez faire quelques courses pour manger et pharmacie je t’envoie plein d’amour des bisous câlins vas tu un jour m’éclairer ? Je t’attends mon cœur ♥️ peut-être à tantôt ?? Si tu veux ! Isabelle tu m’attires comme un aimant 🧲 y love you ! Kiss my m’y darling 💋💋💋🫶♥️🌎🧲♥️🧲🥰😘😍🙏🍀🇧🇪🇬🇧🇹🇷💝💘🎯

    • @Flappy_Birds
      @Flappy_Birds ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Isabelle ismin çok güzel , TH-cam de arama kısmına İzabel yazarsan Türkçe bir şarkı çıkar bu şarkı son zamanlarda Türk geçnlerin hoşuna gider

  • @ayucahyaofficial9095
    @ayucahyaofficial9095 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your complete information,I hope sometime can Visit there with my family,nice to see your channel,greetings from Indonesia 👍🤝🇮🇩🙏💖💜

  • @osmanbirinci1660
    @osmanbirinci1660 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    🌹❤️🇹🇷TELL THE WORLD THAT TURKEY IS SWEET EVERYONE SHOULD LIKE THESE BEAUTY🌹❤️🇹🇷

  • @dogusacemzade6912
    @dogusacemzade6912 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Daha iyi anlatılamazdı 😂🥰❤❤

  • @inanakmugan2302
    @inanakmugan2302 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    DON'T EVER DO NUMBER 9!!! listen i worked at a liquior store at a touristic place when i was young and all tourists tried to bargain over liquior prices because they read that guides online that says "bargain before shopping". But in Turkey at lots of places has fixed prices and you can't cut prices because you are just working there! you do not own the shop. Lots of tourists tried to buy luqiors cheap from me and it was exhausting!.

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sorry you had so much trouble with tourists! These days it’s probably even worse because of inflation and the prices always changing. In a foreign country it’s hard to know what’s what quickly :)
      But in small shops it can happen that the owner also works in the store and can actually offer a lower price. Although I personally wouldn’t bargain at the liquor store or a grocery. And basically everywhere where the price is on display for every item it’s usually a fixed price.

  • @skyearthocean5815
    @skyearthocean5815 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm a nonsmoker, but I'm just going to go with the idea that I'm going to get some 2nd hand smoke there. Surly getting some 2nd hand smoke periodically for a few days won't kill me.

  • @kiznaive_1764
    @kiznaive_1764 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One thing tap water in turkey is drinkable and completly safe but it tastes a bit rough

  • @j.a.1005
    @j.a.1005 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Again another very informative video ... Thank you, Mrs. Olga 👍

  • @FlipTekk23
    @FlipTekk23 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Turkey is such an amazing county. They have many religions people but they are able to live in peace they belong to Europe with no problem and for EU citizens Turkey is such an amazing exotic destination and it's also safe! I tottaly respect and love Your country Turkey.
    Bye bye from Czech

  • @1Godspeed_45
    @1Godspeed_45 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good day! I've been binge watching your videos lately because i have a 2.5 week trip to Antalya in less than 2 weeks! Your last video showed me that i will have my hotel room full of fruit from the local market LOL I'm going alone and im most worried about the public transport and having internet where i am

  • @eraywayne2165
    @eraywayne2165 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video

  • @tesa2034
    @tesa2034 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Merhaba, ❤I really appreciate it 🙏 l loved turkey 🇹🇷 since I watched 🇹🇷 series ♥️ I can't wait to go.Tesekkular.mashallah.

  • @kwaakyewaaveronica880
    @kwaakyewaaveronica880 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My fiancé is a Turkish and his family love cats and that's so lovely

  • @amjedhettini4674
    @amjedhettini4674 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @gamerxxxx5832
    @gamerxxxx5832 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why in turkey there is blue taxis too

  • @MeMoMu
    @MeMoMu 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi, I live in the Türkiye, when I have seen this video title I felt like something might be wrong, so I just came here to fix any incorrect claims, but guess what, nothing is wrong about those warnings lol, all of them true, I just wanna say well done for your correct observations.

  • @elifriza7325
    @elifriza7325 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m Turkish and we might go to turkey this summer. Benim anem, she already went.

  • @cowboygeologist7772
    @cowboygeologist7772 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had so much fun there. My 3 week vacation turned into 3 months. Way back then, it was 1 US Dollar = 2,200 Turkish Lira.

  • @madelineclitheroe1198
    @madelineclitheroe1198 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When did you travel im due to travel there on thr 26th march no idea what sort of dress code to wear

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I talk about that and other important things for traveling to Turkiye in this video:
      th-cam.com/video/ZL_8d-lPrZw/w-d-xo.html

  • @Karlmax1
    @Karlmax1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tap water in western region of Türkiye is not healthy but in the east called Mesopotamia is much more healthy because of Dicle and Fırat river as well as underground waters.

    • @cakeprincess7756
      @cakeprincess7756 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Then what do you suggest people drink? Like bottle water?

  • @FishingIE
    @FishingIE หลายเดือนก่อน

    in turkey sell hasis ? its legal ?

  • @walkingj.m9132
    @walkingj.m9132 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really thank you for the tips!!😍😍 I want to go to Turkey someday!! 👍👍

  • @roundrobinsonny9792
    @roundrobinsonny9792 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you tell me what to see and do in Fethiye in November?

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  ปีที่แล้ว

      Fethiye Turkey 4K: Oludeniz, Old Town, Kayakoy, Beaches, Rock Tombs and more
      th-cam.com/video/_bU66VQ1D2s/w-d-xo.html

  • @another_Sapien
    @another_Sapien ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Olga,
    Love your vids. Ive got a question regarding your residency permit: how did you go about taking one?
    Thanks

  • @ayhanisik9438
    @ayhanisik9438 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    tap water is healty but taste is the problem. for example sometimes ı go to mountain to drink from spring.

  • @lig85
    @lig85 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I go many years in Turkiye. .i never seen Dronken people on the Street it,'s a Super HOLIDAY country

  • @sedattunc831
    @sedattunc831 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Taksi konusunda Türk halkıda tepkili bunun icabına bakmalıyız su konusunda biraz abartılı buldum ama yinede objektif olduğunuz için teşekkür ederim

    • @s4lihoguz
      @s4lihoguz ปีที่แล้ว +2

      knk onlar için abartı değil biz artık yaşaya yaşaya bağışıklık kazanmışız ama onların bağışıklığı o kadar kuvvetli değil onların ülkesinde çeşmeden direkt olarak arıtma su akıyor gibi birşey

    • @anar_shahverdiyev
      @anar_shahverdiyev ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Merhabalar. Antalyada musluktan su içtim sadece 1 kere ve sadece yarım bardaktı. Dizinteri oldum 10 güne zar zor iyileştim. 4 kilo verdim hastalıktan😀

    • @minho7718
      @minho7718 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@anar_shahverdiyev işte siz yabancıların bünyesi Alışık olmadığı için Biz Türkler musluk suyu kullanıyoruz çünkü. Sürekli içmesekte şimdiye kadar musluk suyundan hasta olan çok nadir

    • @Asaspecimenyesimextraoddinary
      @Asaspecimenyesimextraoddinary ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anar_shahverdiyev lol as a Turk living in a western country (Aus), whenever I visit Turkey the water never affects me. I think our immunity is naturally better and maybe mine was passed down from my parents 😂

  • @user-zh6ho4mq3l
    @user-zh6ho4mq3l 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello! My husband and I are planning on going to Türkiye 🇹🇷 this year. I’m feeling a little unsafe due to the situation with Siria 🇸🇾 since the countries border. Should I be so concerned?

    • @CIHANOZEL-ij6vd
      @CIHANOZEL-ij6vd 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Antalya is not in the border. 700-800 km away. Also border area is safe. Turkey is 2th army in nato dont be afraid

  • @j.e.7028
    @j.e.7028 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi....I'm booking a holiday to Turkey...I'd like to go go shopping where turkish people shop...and spend Turkish lira....not euro...I'm looking for a beach and be able to get a local bus to shopping...any recommendations please

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a playlist with the cities in Turkey we visited
      Turkey Best Resorts
      th-cam.com/play/PLbukJP9uQAFKO274Yz--3za-11FcmNYgP.html

  • @tereseiervasi1006
    @tereseiervasi1006 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tky this was a great video 👍🏻
    From Sunny Florida 🏝🏖🏝🌞
    The Food Looks Good
    I don't need to shop Florida has good shopping....You're so pretty ❤ take care enjoy the
    Holidays 🫶🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @paulinas_life
    @paulinas_life 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, what about money? Should I get dollars, euros or turkish lira as I heard that paying by card is expensive there? That a nice video thanks x

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Card fees always depend on your bank. I talk about the money and other practical tips for visiting Turkey here th-cam.com/video/ZL_8d-lPrZw/w-d-xo.html

  • @BGpomakTR
    @BGpomakTR ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We'll be in Antalya City by end of Oktober. Your videos will be like a digital City guide!:)

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have fun!

    • @BGpomakTR
      @BGpomakTR ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OlgaProGoingPlaces would you recommend Alanya as a daytrip? :)

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      could be fun 👉 th-cam.com/video/8r_UR6Qa4ls/w-d-xo.html

    • @davidjma7226
      @davidjma7226 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just got back from the old town in Antalya. Had a great time, great food. Best food and drink - the Dublinr pub and restaurant. Always full, great food, brilliant service, huge portions. The Edinburgh next door is good too. The smaller family run restaurants are not bad but tend to be expensive with slow, casual service. Enjoy! And yes, Olga is spot on for smoking outside - every other person smokes!

  • @nilaksu6197
    @nilaksu6197 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The second one is so true.

  • @Defnotforthat
    @Defnotforthat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Какая хорошая девушка и как хорошо все обьяснила. Спасибо из Сан Франциско🤍очень интересно было послушать.

  • @quellepls2568
    @quellepls2568 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long can you stay in turkey?

  • @johns2260
    @johns2260 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What to avoid in Istanbul:
    1- never take taxi from the street, you will pay even 10 times more!!! Always use ap Bi Taksi - you will pay according to taxmeter , you know you driver , always you can make complaint.
    2- avoid fake watches, every seller has same crap from same Chinese factory. They might look good but mechanisms as crap . Seller give you warranty but you have to back to Turkey to fix watch. Is it worth it?
    3- avoid Grand Baazar, totally overpriced, in shops around grand baazar you can get much better deals
    4- before go to restaurant ask for menu with prices, otherwise you might get very high bill

    • @vivianekeze9511
      @vivianekeze9511 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      but we can get gold from grand Bazaar?

    • @johns2260
      @johns2260 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@vivianekeze9511 are you planning to get gold in grand baazar??? Wow. I think there is more better places to get than grand baazar

  • @ulkusandik1862
    @ulkusandik1862 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tespitler super❤🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

  • @cwsg
    @cwsg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Taxi drivers are single-handedly damaging the reputation of Turkiye 😭😭
    Its a shame that Uber isnt allowed in Turkiye.

  • @Mustafa-lg2ei
    @Mustafa-lg2ei ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You wont die by drinking tap water just some old houses dont have clean pipes to give us clean water we can say it almost became a tradition for us

  • @furkancan5219
    @furkancan5219 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:40 you can call a taxi from uber too and its price is set between a small range so you wont get scammed

    • @OlgaProGoingPlaces
      @OlgaProGoingPlaces  ปีที่แล้ว

      Uber didn’t work so good for us in Istanbul unfortunately, didn’t even come during rush hours. but also in other cities (like Antalya) there is no Uber or bitaxi

  • @rozellas2210
    @rozellas2210 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Olga, I always look forward to your videos :) This video was helpful too. Could you please tell me which water you use for drinking, if not tap water?