Traveling Türkiye - How to Travel Turkey on a Budget, Complete Guide

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The creators provide a detailed account of their 69-day journey through Türkiye, focusing on three primary locations: Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Antalya. In Istanbul, they highlight the city's vibrant culture, diverse food scene, and walkable neighborhoods, while noting challenges such as heavy traffic and language barriers. Their time in Cappadocia is defined by the unique landscape and hot air balloon views, though they mention that transportation to specific sites can be limited and costs are higher due to the area's popularity. In Antalya, they describe a comfortable coastal lifestyle with modern amenities and a Mediterranean climate, noting it as a good area for expats. The video concludes with a comprehensive financial breakdown, including costs for visas, accommodations, groceries, transportation, and entertainment. They report a total expenditure of $5,740 for the entire trip, which averages to approximately $41.59 per person per day. The creators conclude that Türkiye is an affordable destination where one can live comfortably without significant skimping.
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we just spent 69 days traveling through turkey we went to Istanbul we went to capid and we are now finishing off in anelia
we really really enjoyed istable we did and then the architecture from just the different it was absolutely different from anything that we had seen so far in our travels
we absolutely loved being able to get up into the morning and go and watch the hot air balloons
we would highly recommend putting turkey on your list you won't regret it
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