Tag: Turkish Etiquette

When travelling anywhere it is helpful to have a general idea about a culture and local mannerisms. It may save you from any potentially awkward situations. Knowing, for instance how people greet one another will get you bonus points among the locals. The Tourist Information Office You can pack a travel guide or two with you to help you get about a new region you are visiting, but it never hurts to at least know where a tourist office is or a visitors office. They usually have some very useful information and at the least, you can usually get a free map with all the sights and attractions pointed out for you and maybe some information on where to go in case of an emergency. You can contact the center for Turkish Culture & Tourism Office at 212 687 2169. In Dalyan the Tourist Information office can found in the mosque square. For Turkey tourism information offices in your home country, this website has a long list of offices in many areas: www.goturkey.com/en/pages/read/tourism-offices Understanding the Culture If you like to mingle with the locals while traveling, Turkey is a perfect location. Turkish people love to socialize and usually are more than happy to spend half a day speaking with a perfect stranger. They thrive on meeting new people and enjoy talking about everything and anything. In Dalyan one of the greatest ways to truly understand and appreciate traditional turkish ways of living and values is to join us on our Village Life trip - a day to immerse yourself in authentic turkish culture. A phrase you will hear often while in Turkey is ‘hoş geldiniz’, meaning welcome. You should respond by saying ‘hoş bulduk’ which translates as ‘we feel welcome’. If you forget, they are more than understandable and happy