I am travelling for four days to Turkey's capital. My hotel is in downtown Ankara and I have been told I should take bus 442 and get off at Kizilay city center, which is a 5-minute-walk away (hotel at Kültür Mh.Ataç-2 Sokak No:46). Does anyone know the area? Any major landmark(s) I should pay attention to so as not to miss my stop? How viable are EGO buses to get around? (I'll also need to travel daily to the university Cebeci Campus)
posted by Basque13
on May 9, 2013 -
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My partner and I will be in Turkey later this month and will have three days in and around Izmir. We plan to visit Ephesus, the Dilek park, as well as maybe Samos and/or Chios. We need some help making decisions about how to get around and where in the area to stay for a few nights.
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posted by yellowcandy
on Apr 7, 2013 -
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I found some stone tablets written in a strange alphabet amongst a bunch of graves from different eras at the city museum of
Tire, Turkey. The guy working the desk at the museum didn't know what they were. Pictures in extended.
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posted by Theiform
on Mar 15, 2013 -
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My fiancee and I are considering Turkey for our honeymoon next October. Should we take a pre-arranged tour or book all our own hotels, in-country travel, etc.? Our considerations are money and how much effort it will be to plan a long trip to a new place in addition to a wedding.
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posted by nakedmolerats
on Feb 22, 2013 -
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We left a Tupperware tub of turkey bacon on top of the refrigerator for about 12 hours. One package still sealed, one already open. Safe to eat or am I making an early morning run to the grocery store tomorrow?
posted by marxchivist
on Feb 2, 2013 -
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Have I ruined my 7 lb turkey by leaving it uncovered at room temperature for 12 hours?
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posted by jeatsy
on Nov 22, 2012 -
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We decided to do turkey parts this year, instead of a whole bird, and could only find a boneless skinless turkey breast for the white meat portion of our Thanksgiving meal. How do we cook it?
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posted by brina
on Nov 19, 2012 -
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I only have 3 meat eaters coming for Thanksgiving. What can I serve to balance my desire not to have a ton of meat leftover that no one will eat vs. the desire to set a festive table and have a special meal?
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Nov 17, 2012 -
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Two twelve pound frozen turkeys wrapped well in newspaper insulation, placed in a suitcase and put on a plane. One trip from Michigan USA to Sint Maarten, Caribbean. Safe?
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posted by Stewriffic
on Nov 15, 2012 -
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Looking for advice on taking short business trips to far places. (And maybe extending those trips for non-business visiting)
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posted by ManInSuit
on Nov 8, 2012 -
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I need to make the best turkey you've ever tasted this Thanksgiving. My pride is at stake here, people. Help me!
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posted by showbiz_liz
on Oct 19, 2012 -
46 answers
Visa requirements for Turkey: For a 2-Month internship, do I need to get a visa as a German citizen? I only found information on 3+ month internships on the internet..
posted by freddymetz
on Sep 1, 2012 -
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I am going to Turkey for two weeks next spring -- the last week of April and the first week of May. Other than Istanbul, where should I consider going?
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posted by jeather
on Aug 27, 2012 -
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I use music a lot in my classroom. This year will be no different. Help me put together the best possible back-to-school playlist of school-friendly pop songs…with one caveat: they can’t be in English.
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posted by vkxmai
on Aug 12, 2012 -
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Managed to get some form of sickness in Istanbul. Am I okay now, or should I still go see a doctor?
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posted by mrfuga0
on Jul 25, 2012 -
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I want to like dark meat, really I do. I hate letting food go to waste, but invariably, when we cook a whole bird, we let the back half of it sit in the fridge until one of us throws it out.
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posted by Tooty McTootsalot
on Dec 13, 2011 -
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We purchased a precooked turkey for Thanksgiving from Zabar's. We are getting ready to heat it up. The turkey is wrapped tightly in an open weave netting type bag which is tied shut. It is then has a clear plastic bag over it. The instructions say: Do not remove from oven proof bag. We are several idiots in disagreement about whether the plastic bag is the oven proof bag. Is there someone here (preferable who has ordered from Zabar's) who can clarify?
posted by kimdog
on Nov 24, 2011 -
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I need to cook a 16-18lb bird and a 19lb sirloin, and I want to do it with fire, but I'm not sure my plan is a good one.
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posted by cmoj
on Nov 21, 2011 -
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Kosher substitute for salt pork? We want to make an America's Test Kichen recipe for Thanksgiving turkey. It calls for salt pork to be laid along the back of the turkey during the first part of the roasting process (with the breast-side down),
like so. ATK says this is called "barding" the turkey, which they say makes the bird "self-basting."
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posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell
on Nov 20, 2011 -
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Have you smoked a turkey for Thanksgiving? Want to give me the benefit of your experience?
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posted by rtha
on Nov 18, 2011 -
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Seeking ideas for a wedding gift to buy during our upcoming Istanbul trip, as well as smaller souvenirs to bring back for friends.
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Sep 6, 2011 -
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Due to very busy schedules, the earliest time we can take a vacation this year is the second half of October. We originally planned to go to Turkey, but Lonely Planet says that Cappadocia basically shuts down due to cold in mid October. So is that true, and if so, what other similar places would you suggest for a week at that time of year, in Europe? A little culture would be nice, since the rest of the tip will be spent in the Greek isles.
posted by smackfu
on Aug 22, 2011 -
4 answers
My boyfriend and I are kicking around the idea of going to Turkey (mainly Istanbul) OR Argentina (mainly Buenos Aires) in December. Have you been? What are these cities like in the winter? How expensive are they?
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posted by Hwaet
on Aug 12, 2011 -
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I love traveling, but is taking an overseas trip to Istanbul at 6.5 months pregnant ill-advised?
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posted by allisonrae
on Jul 29, 2011 -
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We'll be heading to Cappadocia for 5 days the last week of August/first week of September. The usual Mefi vacation planning help requested.
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posted by xqwzts
on Jul 14, 2011 -
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Should I buy some Turkish currency now, ahead of my two-week September trip to Istanbul, to hedge against the (hopefully remote) possibility that U.S. politicians will not raise the debt ceiling by August? Or euros? Are there other steps I should take now to protect myself, just in case?
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Jun 30, 2011 -
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Do people send flowers to a wedding? I have a friend (who is originally from Turkey--this is relevant) who was invited to the Florida wedding of her father's friend's daughter (who was born in the U.S. but is of Turkish descent). My friend can't attend, wants to send flowers, and is wondering whether to send them to the church or the reception.
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posted by notclosed
on Jun 29, 2011 -
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Are there any good, clear English-language resources online for learning about and following the upcoming Turkish elections?
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posted by oinopaponton
on Jun 5, 2011 -
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Does anyone know the name of this music video that was very popular in Turkey the last few months: the artist is a woman singing in Hindi (I think); the song is about 'different colors' (we are all different) and has diverse characters - with a lot of diverse styles. It is a real catchy song and a the video is full of beautiful colors.
posted by Surfurrus
on May 23, 2011 -
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So, I'm almost 90% sure that I'd like to go teach over in Turkey. I've applied for a passport, I'm looking for jobs, I have friends over there looking for jobs for me, and now all I have to do is finish this last semester of my Master's in English...
Wait a minute, what do they mean, I shouldn't bring my cat?
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posted by patheral
on May 21, 2011 -
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What are some primal/slow-carb/low-carb dishes I can find in restaurants in Istanbul, Turkey?
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posted by jacob
on May 9, 2011 -
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I’m beginning to think about a trip to Istanbul (from the DC area) in September or October (dates somewhat flexible). Detailed questions and background inside…
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posted by JoanArkham
on Apr 25, 2011 -
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Turkey/Istanbul/Constantinople/19th Century History question. I need some help discovering some basic cultural info - naming conventions, religious practices and beliefs, headwear details. All specific to Istanbul/Constantinople between 1790s and 1820s. Specific questions inside.
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posted by TangoCharlie
on Apr 11, 2011 -
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I am attempting to plan a trip to Turkey in early September, with my little sister, for 2 weeks and have no idea what I'm doing. What suggestions/hints/tips can you provide?
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posted by nygma2001
on Jan 8, 2011 -
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Thanksgiving with a twist: I'm looking for recipes that contain "Thanksgiving-y" and "Christmas-y" ingredients (turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberries, pumpkin, pecans, etc.) but that aren't traditionally "Thanksgiving-y", as a whole. Perfect example:
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posted by chara
on Nov 4, 2010 -
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Some friends and I are planning on taking the Trans-Asia Express from Istanbul to Van (not continuing on to Tehran) next month. Could anyone who has taken this trip answer a few questions for me?
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on Oct 22, 2010 -
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