We are heading to Istanbul and other areas in Western Turkey this summer with our teenage boys. We are concerned with the recent media reports in Istanbul.
Posted by
NYC
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There has been a recent discussion on this topic on the 'To the East' board. See: http://www.ricksteves.com/graffiti/helpline/index.cfm/rurl/topic/105396/istanbul-safe-taksim.html
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23666 posts
Looks like if you stay out of Istanbul it would be calmer. Turkey is very dependent on tourist dollars so they will protect them.