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Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia (Kapadokya in Turkish) is a fairytale like place right in the centre of Turkey.  I say fairytale because the landscape varies between the ‘fairy chimneys’ to underground dwellings to beautiful mountains and valleys. You can amble up rocky hillsides and check out houses and churches built into the side of mountains or you can venture below the surface (literally) and explore the subterranean network that form underground cities. Before I started planning my trip

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1 Day Itinerary for Istanbul, Turkey

In this 1 Day itinerary of Istanbul, Turkey, immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this enchanting city. Explore the wonders of Istanbul, Turkey, in just one day with my introductory itinerary. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this enchanting city and maximise your adventure.

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Random Turkish Words I Am Learning

A hairdresser's sign in Cappadocia, Turkey
A hairdresser’s sign in Cappadocia, Turkey

I have compiled a short list of words I am learning just by observation. 

Miscellaneous

Hoş Geldeniz = welcome
Merhaba = hello
Evet = yes
Hayir = no
Tuvalet = toilet/bathroom
Lütfen = please
Teşekkür ederım = thank you
Sal = thanks

Çıkış = exit

Sıcak = hot
Soğuk = cold

Oto = car or vehıcle
Otogar = bus statıon
Orta = medium
Büyük = large

Indır = download
Bilet = ticket
Dur = stop

Çok = many
Cumartesi = Saturday

sonkali = next

Istasyon = station

A menu board in Cappadocia, Turkey
A menu board in Cappadocia, Turkey

Food

Domates = tomato
Su = water
Çay = tea
Çıkolata = chocolate

Tuz = salt

Vışne = cherry

Patates cıpsı = potato chıps
Peynır = cheese

Sicak çıkolata = hot chocolate

Elma çay = apple tea

 

The ç ıs like CH ın English

The ş is like SH in English

The ğ is not pronounced

Ay is like eye as in Kayseri (Ky-serry)

I hope I have these correct!

 

 

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