in terms of convert rm to turkish can make us feel like Singaporean or american

MYR 1 TYR 4

so going there for holiday will be quite bang for our money?

Istanbul looks like got quite a few nice places to visit plus for malays got halal since muslim country

turkish airlines flights also cheap

anyone gone there for holiday

This post has been edited by Raddus: Jan 5 2023, 11:23 PM

I am actually considering

IST is nice bro, been pinin to hit it up, watched some travel vlogs got an itinerary going for a short trip.

Its so nearby DOH that i kept putting it off and go to europe instead.
Weather is good, shit is cheap, burds are pretty and friendly too. Go for it.

Other cheap places you might like are Tbilisi and Baku. Belgrade too



This post has been edited by knives.: Jan 5 2023, 11:26 PM

what is DOH

I got back from turkey trip on Sept last year with my fmly under travel agency. Really love it, with hot air balloon package some more and hotel 4 to 5 stars including pullman.

Unfortunately, during fly back to malaysia, 2 passengers died on the plane. You can gugel the news on september.. I dont like turkish airline.

doha airport

googled but couldnt find anything.
what did they die of and how did it affect you?

1 breath shortness, 1 faint and passed away after awhile. 2 malaysian doctor step forward on plane to help but not enough equipment. I heard they shot 2nd patient with adrenaline but nothing happen.. Im so sad bcos 2nd patient is same agency with us.. She died just 30 minutes b4 arrived klia.. her famly is in klia waiting to pickup her only to received a lifeless body. I so sad bcos my parents on same flight and I keep checking on them.. Some passengers told their seat zones are hot

https://www.hmetro.com.my/mutakhir/2022/09/...at-dari-turkiye

https://www.euronews.com/2022/12/30/explosi...-three-children

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Istanbul_bombing

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_Istanb...disambiguation)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_Istanbul_bombings

Even their currency is cheap, from what we experience, the prices there quite expensive. Some frequent visitor told that its even more expensive b4 turkey's inflation. In airport all using euro currency.

Why i dun like IST:
- tourist trap, u will get scammed anywhere
- haggling is everywhere, basically u r open for slaughter if u pay asking price
- food sucks
- my luggage was damaged by Turkish airlines
- coffee sucks
- bombing
- safety
- the people

So better go korea japan?

Been to istanbul twice.
I would say an eye opener for me as I saw the turkish likes dogs alot! Very different perception for me as I thought muslim always hates dog like malaysian muslim.

Turkish airline is good but the customer service very arrogant and not helpful at all...not sure if it is because I'm chinese.

Despite their currency is weak, but their inflation is high and offset the weak currency...I easily spend 10+ euro per meal.

But overall people are okayish, weather is chilling and many historical buildings to visit. Just hope for the best that you dont encounter any terrorism and bombing. And avoid sketchy area as there could be many refuges from other countries trying to get something from you.

And like many other euro countries, beware of scammer and pick pocket. And remember to get istanbulkart for travel.

This post has been edited by JK612: Jan 6 2023, 12:12 AM

Yes

By the way, Turkey is not EU

Dont syok sendiri thinking go Turkey (or Turkiye) is go EU

They accept EUR but they will return TL and u will get ripped off

Dont buy this coffee, sucks

baklava and turkish delight… save ur money

U wanna go in February? Cold










Go Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Scandinavian country, Japan, Korea better

Hi,

Just got back from my Turkey trip last week. Spend 12 days in Turkey, went to Istanbul, Bursa, Cappadocia and Uludag Mountain (Ski Resort). Travelled with wife and my daughter and all are done DIY. Only City tour/historical locations i.e. Hagia Sophia, Bassilica and Topkapi we took the day trip tour from the local/online package. Rented a car from Avec and drove from Istanbul to Bursa/Mudanya and spend few nights there visiting the many historical sites and proceed to Uludag mountain which is a ski resort where locals and tourist go for some snow actions. From Uludag return back to Istanbul and continue visiting both Europe and Asian side which have the BEST historical places for both Muslims and Non Muslims since the Turkish history goes back many centuries ago. For me the food was the BEST if you try all the locals food i.e. Turkish coffee, Salep, Kofte, Kuzu, Ayva and many more. Do go for the street foods and restaurants where you can get a kebab/shawarma from 50TR to 120TR depends on the place and locations you go. By the way if want to go Cappadocia for the baloon ride and save on travelling time, can take the Anadolu Jet which is the Turkish Airlines budget airways and the price is quite reasonable for a return ticket considering you will save a lot of time from driving/taking bus (8hrs++) to only 1hr++.

All in all my Turkey DIY trip was the best I've done. Recommending for anyone looking for architecture/history/nice weather (Istanbul) and food adventure!

Doha, Qatar

How much spent

What's the average price for a good meal?

Is your itinerary suitable for young kids? Below 12