USEFULL HINTS
1-Try if you can to even learn the smallest basic words, like hello, goodbye, thank you etc, it really goes down well!!!!
2-At the airport, the porters will come and offer to carry your luggage or take it on a trolley to your coach, they will expect a tip of some sort as they are not employed by the airport. The choice is yours of course but it’s handy to know beforehand!
3-It can be a little intimidating at first if you are not used to the locals and staff coming up and sitting with you, they generally mean no harm, and if you wish to be left alone just ask tell them politely that you want some time together or in your group and they will leave you to it.
4-If you are a first timer and feel overwhelmed by the menus or selection of food, just ask any of the staff for help, they will nearly always make whatever you want if they can, they will not feel put out by your requests as they really wish to do their jobs well and build a returning customer base, so don’t be afraid to speak up!!
5-Go to the weekly markets at Soke, Selcuk and Davutlar for a bit of variety. 6-Visit Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary
7- Don’t wear wet bathing suits on the Dolmus. 8-Do not touch young street kitten/dogs
9-Use the Dolmus, i always used to get taxis and spent a fortune!
10-Dont get ice in your drink, or ask if its from tap water or bottled!
11-In the bars/restaurants ask for cans of soft drinks as most come from large bottles and can be quite flat
12-Always bring suncream on the boat trips, the wind burns can be dangerous!
13-Try some of the Turkish restaurants SO much cheaper (1/4 of the price in some cases!) and the food is gorgeous