On Sunday, March 10, 2013 11:12:05 AM UTC, tim..... wrote:
"Surreyman" wrote in message

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On Saturday, March 9, 2013 6:13:54 PM UTC, Dan Stephenson wrote:

On 2013-02-18 15:18:45 -0600, Jack Campin said:







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We've never driven ourselves in Turkey but have travelled most of its area

by various means - dolmesh, buses, taxis etc. No less safe (in fact,

probably more safe) than any typical remote area. You're stopped from

travelling, these days, in the 'dodgy' Kurd problem areas (and,

presumably, the Syria border currently).

Often, the 'locals' are almost embarrasingly friendly & helpful. Just

needs the obvious awareness of local custom/religion and, ideally, maybe a

group of 4.



Any recommendations for people who can't magic up a group of 4 (or even 2)?



tim

If you are alone, the well-trodden areas pose absolutely no problem whatsoever.
If you're off into the wilds, again you should be fine getting to the local towns. From there (to go to unfrequented archaeological sites etc.) I'd suggest going to the local police station and asking for a reputable guide - this will often be, for instance, a local school teacher with car, etc., who are often proud and delighted to be able to 'do their thing'. Costs are usually minimal.
There's nowt wrong with Turkey per se. Especially in the more remote areas, you'll probably meet with great friendliness and generosity. Just take all obvious precautions as for any remote "less Western" areas.