10 Things You MUST Know Before Traveling to Turkey

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*We have some exciting news to share! Our Travaci Passport Wallet is officially LIVE!* Check it out here: https://travaci.com *Get our FREE Travel Planning Checklist and Complete Packing List:* https://mailchi.mp/7bf47e18919f/free-checklists *Click the link below for our special offer through Surfshark to get up to 86% off plus 3 months free:* https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=926&aff_id=15185 *Click below to learn more and purchase our Comprehensive Turkey Guide to help you with your planning:* https://waypointofview.com/2023-digital-turkey-guide/ There is so much that goes into planning a trip that goes well beyond what you are going to see and do. Join us in this video as we share 10 things you will need to know before you visit Turkey! From visas, to the local currency, staying connected, what you can expect with regards to language, safety, as well as some cultural customs like what to wear and tipping -- this video is really about those extra steps that will help you feel confident you are prepared for your trip. Be sure to check out our Full Turkey Playlist if you want some more information on where to stay, things to do, how to get around, great foods to try, etc etc! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsS7hQYoWJ30YfYDat18Jp7HiX6HRYhol Also, here are some links we referenced throughout this video that you might find helpful during your planning efforts! Interested in getting an E-Sim so you have some data on arrival? Check out Airalo - https://airalo.tp.st/6mpltnen Do you need a Visa to visit Turkey? Confirm that here - https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa If so, confirm if you are you eligible for an E-Visa - https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/info/who-is-eligible-for-e-visa/ And finally, here is the official Site to apply for an E-Visa - https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ ***NOTE: As of 2024, Turkey has changed the E-Visa requirement for US Citizens. Official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye, but ordinary passport holders are exempt up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Interested in booking a private shuttle to get you from the airport to your hotel? Check out Tranigo - https://www.tranigo.com/en/istanbul?aid=571 *Want to purchase Skip the Line Tickets for Hagia Sophia? Check out GetYourGuide:* https://gyg.me/Vou6shnd _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ *How to connect with us:* ▪️IG: https://www.instagram.com/waypointofview/ ▪️FB: https://www.facebook.com/waypointofview/ ▪️Website: https://waypointofview.com *Want to buy us some baklava?* ☺️ If you're enjoying our videos and want to support our channel, feel free to buy us some baklava! Every little bit helps keep us going. Thanks for the love! ▪️https://buymeacoffee.com/waypointofview *How we stay connected while traveling:* ▪️Surfshark VPN: https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=926&aff_id=15185 ▪️Airalo E-Sim: https://airalo.tp.st/6mpltnen *Our FAVORITE Camera Gear:* ▪️Fuji XT3: https://amzn.to/3ow4n62 ▪️DJI Mavik Air: https://amzn.to/38r5kH7 ▪️GoPro Hero 7: https://amzn.to/3nuNPtR ▪️Rode VideoMic Go: https://amzn.to/3oznJHi ▪️Joby GorillaPod 5K: https://amzn.to/38rWsRF *We get all of our songs ROYALTY FREE from Epidemic Sound:* ▪️https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/zw339h/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ *ABOUT US!* We are Jess and Myles and we are so glad you have found our channel, Waypoint of View! We believe that physically putting yourself in a new place on the map is the best way expand your point of view. The eye opening experience of putting yourself out there is why we created Waypoint of View when we decided to walk away from our comfortable lives to chase a long held dream of extended world travel. We are thrilled to be living our adventure and happy you have found us along the journey. Whether you are in the middle of planning your next adventure or looking for inspiration, we hope that the experiences we share help you plant your feet somewhere new on the map! *DISCLAIMER:* We’ve linked a handful of our favorite product so you can see what we actually use while we are on the road. If you click on these links and make a purchase, we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. We will only recommend products we truly love and think you might enjoy as well!