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23 Mar 2007 Fri 11:46 am |
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Hi
I am travelling to Istanbul in a weeks time. Originally I was meeting a friend there, who is now unable to come. Is Istanbul safe for a woman to visit alone? My turkish friends are worried about me being there alone. I will be staying in a hotel about 4 km away from Sultanahmet area.
Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
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23 Mar 2007 Fri 12:01 pm |
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hi,i'm not sure where you from but i can say our country safe as much as where you from for a woman,but thats not mean Turkey is paradise,so there some bads as how to be everywhere,anyhow no need to worry,i bet you will enjoy ur this trip..enjoy it
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23 Mar 2007 Fri 01:09 pm |
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Quoting Misen: Hi
I am travelling to Istanbul in a weeks time. Originally I was meeting a friend there, who is now unable to come. Is Istanbul safe for a woman to visit alone? My turkish friends are worried about me being there alone. I will be staying in a hotel about 4 km away from Sultanahmet area.
Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You |
istanbul has same crime problems every other city in every other country does,
so basically use your common sense and you'll be fine...
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23 Mar 2007 Fri 03:09 pm |
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If yo are blond, some of Turkish guys will love you and some of them won't take no for an answer. Be spesific, don't try to be too nice
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23 Mar 2007 Fri 03:11 pm |
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Quoting Misen: Hi
I am travelling to Istanbul in a weeks time. Originally I was meeting a friend there, who is now unable to come. Is Istanbul safe for a woman to visit alone? My turkish friends are worried about me being there alone. I will be staying in a hotel about 4 km away from Sultanahmet area.
Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You |
if you have firends here dont worry about it.i think they will be good guides for youlast year my friend came to istanbul and she was alone.i took her to everywhere in istanbul so she was safe with me.
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23 Mar 2007 Fri 03:14 pm |
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I will know no one in Istanbul, so I shall take all your comments on board. Thank You
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23 Mar 2007 Fri 03:19 pm |
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just be careful at nights.. especially after 23,00 hours..
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23 Mar 2007 Fri 03:23 pm |
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Quoting aslı: If yo are blond, some of Turkish guys will love you and some of them won't take no for an answer. Be spesific, don't try to be too nice |
come on, I`ve heard this 1000000 before, but I seriously doubt it is true. I am blonde and treat people nice (at least, this is what I like to think of me, and I`ve been to Turkey (it is true, not alone, but still.....I do not think one has to take special/addtional safety measures
misen, just have your eyes, mind and heart wide open and....enjoy your trip
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23 Mar 2007 Fri 03:31 pm |
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Quoting Misen: I will know no one in Istanbul, so I shall take all your comments on board. Thank You |
hmmm ok i thought you will do..so if you ask me in my opinion its not a good idea to visit anywhere alone cuz how come you will have fun alone in istanbul?...
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23 Mar 2007 Fri 06:48 pm |
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Quoting juliacernat: misen, just have your eyes, mind and heart wide open and....enjoy your trip |
+1
When I went to Istanbul for the first time, I went on my own. I did stay in a youth hostel in Sultanahmet though. I wouldn't stay in that area anymore, but it was great for a first time visit. The big advantage of travelling on your own is that you get to talk to people more easily. I spent time with people I met, but I also did a lot of things on my own, and I never felt uneasy once.
No need to worry about things, just use your common sense and you'll be more than fine
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