Yes,also Hepatitis A i guess,can be transformed from food ?!
Yes?!

I didn't have a problem eating simit bought from a street stall, but I'd never try things like mussels or kokorec. Not only because I don't like them but also because it's hard to judge if meat is fresh and prepared in a hygienic way. The same goes for doners.

Besides, travellers are advised to be careful even as far as fruit and veggies are concerned. Not for fear of serious illnesses but because of different bacterial constitution of our stomachs. For this reason, many people end up with "Sultan's (or Pharao's if we're in Egypt) disease" not because the food was bad, but because our stomachs' bacterial flora differs.

Of course, some people are more resistant than others so, if you hardly ever experience stomach problems then I wouldn't be extra careful. Also, I heard that a shot of strong alcohol daily helps to keep Sultan/Pharao away Like Rosie said - it's all a matter of trusting your common sense.

actually, the main concern when you get food from a street vendor is what the stuff is made of. Did you know the cheap doner you can find in the streets of Istanbul doesn`t include any real meat? Instead, It`s made of soy meat though it`s illegal.

Why should manufacturers disguise soya as vegetarian meat anyway? Surely a contradiction. I must remember Daydreamers tip of a strong shot of alcohol to ward off stomach upsets however, you can't be too careful these days.

Some of us can overcome certain obstacles and exercise tolerance, nothing is perfect in life, hey, why not go with the flow, I also had to get used to the squat toilets in Turkey.

Squat toilets can be a shock to people who are used to a sit-down type toilet, and may be difficult to use for the unwary, especially if on trains or ships.

You are so funny, Libralady!