Have to agree with both of you there!......but then again what happens if your from England and you go to America?....burgers and fries? ....only kidding

I love experimenting with different cultures....it gives you a great site in other peoples lives (how they live)...for example...I love trying new foods, learning new languages, travelling via different transports (from buses to camels....I bet now I have mentioned camels Aenigma will comment ) etc.

Whats the point in travelling somewhere and making it like the place you are trying to get away from in the first place?

If your going on holiday of course you don't need to know the language (if living there I think it would be some what of a good idea) but at least try something different than you would do at home....sun bathing on the beach doesn't count!

I agree - why travel and then eat the same boring food that u can eat at home. There is nothing so tasty than the Turkish food. When i visited Istanbul recently - i used to go to the small restaurants with their tables and chairs almost in the street. This is where u enjoy the real Turkish food and the hospitality of the Turkish people. I fell in love with Istanbul and its people.

what makes me laugh more than anything and i hear all too often. People go away on holiday to exotic places and i ask where did they go and what did they see ?

their reply "oh no we didnt go anywehre we st by the pool or laid on the nearest beach for 2 weeks" can people really say they have visited a country when they dont even leave the hotel ?
Admittedly i dont have a pool in my garden but if i really wanted to just relax and chill i could do that in my own back garden and save thousands lol and ive got a hose pipe if i want to dampen down a bit
i think people (can only speak for the english) are just not interested in culture or learning about a little bit about the country they visit and how it works before they leave.If only they opened their eyes they could see a whole world out there waiting to be seen and explored.
People on here are passionate about Turkey and going by the photos on here its clear we all want to get involved with the country and the people.
Even as a younster when i used to lie on a beach soaking up the sun but always on the back of my mind was "i wonder what im missing out there whilst im lying here doing nothing" ?
A lot of English when going away still expect to be living in England when they arrive on holiday, still expecting english food, still expecting everyone to speak english and still expect their beer in a pub but i guess if thats all they want then they have a right to what they want out of a holiday but what a waste , they might as well stay at home and save the money lol.

xx

Not all people desire to experience a cultural tourism. Some only want sea and sun. That's alright.