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Turkey Safe and Responsible Travel

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The Intrepid Foundation provides travellers with an opportunity to give something back to the many wonderful communities we travel to. By donating to The Intrepid Foundation you can make a difference in local communities - in health care, education, human rights, child welfare and the protection of wildlife and the environment.

In Turkey, The Intrepid Foundation proudly supports:
Mavi Kalem

Mavi Kalem

This social welfare program established in the wake of the devastating earthquakes of 2000 assists children from disadvantaged backgrounds with education and training. Many of the people helped by this organisation are rural immigrants who face isolation and impoverishment, making this program critical to the lives of Turkey's most vulnerable people.

Image supplied by Mavi Kalem.

To learn more or donate, go to: www.theintrepidfoundation.org


Responsible Travel Tips

Local women and travellers converse in front of Turkish MosqueSchool kids hanging out front of local shops
 
Istanbul is the only city in the world which spans two continents (Asia and Europe)
 

Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.

Top responsible travel tips for Turkey


  1. Be considerate of Turkey’s customs, traditions, religion and culture.
  2. Dress modestly and respectfully. Shoulders to knees should be covered, especially when entering places of worship.
  3. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water.
  4. Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
  5. When bargaining at markets, stay calm, be reasonable and keep a smile on your face. It's meant to be fun!
  6. Learn some local language and don't be afraid to use it - simple greetings will help break the ice.
  7. Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
  8. Refrain from supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.
  9. Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
  10. When on community visits or homestays, refrain from giving gifts or money to locals.
  11. Ramadan is the fasting month for all Muslims. During this month no food, drink or smoking is permitted during daylight hours. While non-Muslims aren't expected to fast, it's recommended to try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during daylight hours.

Health and Safety

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously, and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:

From Australia?
Go to: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
From New Zealand?
Go to: http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/
From Canada?
Go to: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/
From the US?
Go to: http://travel.state.gov/
From the UK?
Go to: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/
The World Health Organisation
also provides useful health information:
Go to: http://www.who.int/en/

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Turkey at a glance

  • 34
  • Ankara (population 2.9 million)
  • 78.7 million
  • Turkish
  • TRY
  • (GMT+02:00) Athens, Bucharest, Istanbul
  • Type C (European 2-pin), Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth)
  • +90

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