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

Brian and Carrie
Brian and Carrie
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👁️ 44K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 34:47
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Creator's Key Takeaways

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

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check cruise port schedules to avoid crowds in Istanbul
Use Google Translate and be polite to overcome language barriers
Get your SIM card at the airport for better deals
Take the midnight bus from Cappadocia to Antalya for a smooth journey

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Safety due to regional instabilityCheck government websites for warnings and register with your consulate.
High costs in tourist areas like CappadociaExpect to pay more for accommodations and eating out; it's worth it for the experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Turkey a good budget travel destination?
QWhat are the pros and cons of visiting Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Antalya?
QHow much does it cost to travel in Turkey for 69 days?

Port Highlights

Antalya4 Happy Bacon
Cappadocia4 Happy Bacon
Top: Day trip to see sites ($106 for both)
Istanbul3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Traveling Turkey, Living the Dream, or a country to avoid 🇹🇷? Discover the pros and cons of traveling through Turkey in this insightful video! From the beautiful landscape to the beautiful history, to the daily dance with traffic chaos, we spill the tea on living la vida Turca. We will also dive into the cost of living – is it a bargain or budget buster? The burning question: should you visit? Spoiler alert: Turkey's charms are impossible to resist! #TurkeyLife #TravelTurkiye #turkeytravelguide ISTANBUL Accommodations (area we stayed): https://expedia.com/affiliates/hotel-search-galata.MHS8yIR Excursions in Istanbul: https://www.viator.com/Istanbul-tours/Tours-and-Sightseeing/d585-g12?pid=P00168394&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector CAPPADOCIA Day Trips https://www.viator.com/Cappadocia-tours/Day-Trips-and-Excursions/d5609-g5?pid=P00168394&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector Cappadocia Hot Air Ballon Rides https://www.viator.com/Cappadocia-tours/Balloon-Rides/d5609-g1-c3?pid=P00168394&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector Accommodations Where we stayed: Goreme https://expedia.com/affiliates/nevsehir-hotels-adelya-cave-hotel.e70aBHR Nevşehir https://expedia.com/affiliates/nevsehir-hotels-ahiyan-hotel.EcLJSTV Cappadocia Hotels https://expedia.com/affiliates/hotel-search-cappadocia.Cm3VlBO ANTALYA The area we stayed (Lara): https://expedia.com/affiliates/hotel-search.wJoUdC2 Top sites to see in Antalya: https://www.viator.com/Antalya/d586-ttd?pid=P00168394&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector ► Stay Connected * JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/brianandcarrie?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink * WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/newsletter * WEBSITE https://www.brianandcarrietravels.com/ * FREE PACKING LIST https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/packinglist * INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/brian.andcarrie * FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/brianandcarrie21/ 👇🏻 Ways to Support our Channel Any support we receive is directly used to keep bringing you videos from around the world. Thank you!! 🍺Buy us a Beer (helps us to continue to produce videos): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brianandcarrie1 💛PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brianandcarrieyt 😍 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGnMmPuHG31D2vyneTu45A Some links below are affiliate links. By using them there is no additional cost to you. This helps us continue bringing you videos from around the world! If you do choose to use them - Thank you!! 👇🏻Our DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Travel Essentials: https://www.brianandcarrietravels.com/shop TRAVEL INSURANCE Check out SafetyWing Insurance for a great deal on short or long-term coverage: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=brianandcarrie&utm_source=brianandcarrie&utm_medium=Ambassador 👉Stay Safe and Connected Online with a VPN: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=d4bfb5df-f0c4-499b-bbb0-4734c69aa265&website_id=07ce4335-e112-4c0a-932c-33a2e51dc93e&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnordvpn.com