Category Archives: TIPS

DOLMUS

Dolmus (local buses), Coaches, Taxis or on your own - choose your favourite ... A colourful feature of Turkish life and also the cheapest way to get about. Hop onto one of the dolmus - the little minibuses which zoom around locally - and you'll have an experience! For dolmus means 'stuffed' and you'll soon…
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COACH SERVICE

Turkey has an excellent coach service and you will find that you can travel virtually anywhere for relatively little money and in comfort. Head down to the 'Otogar' (Bus Station) and you'll be engulfed in great activity as agents of various coach companies approach and escort you to a bus bound for your destination. You'll…
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TAXI SERVICE

Taxi ranks are in abundance and it's easy to yield a 'yellow'. Fares are usually metered with an extra charge added on after midnight. For Longer journeys, you can always agree a fixed price in advance. In AKYAKA : The taxi rank can be found at the top of the village near the small roundabout.…
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CHANGING MONEY

This can be done at most of your hotels, restaurants or at the Post Office (PTT), bank and official exchange offices. Rates of exchange vary from place to place and day to day -and mostly in our favour -so it's best not to change too much money at one time. Cash sterling (un-defaced notes) are…
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