7 Things need to know before traveling to Turkey? -Guide 2021

 Turkey is one of the best tourist country with unbelievable destinations and endless adventures. If you are planning to travel here then this article is for you. Traveling to Turkey is a dream of many people. Turkey is a country with richly historical land with some of the best cuisines. 

Traveling to any abroad country for the first time always a great adventure for everyone. But there are some things you should note before traveling to any foreign country. So if you are planning to visit Turkey, you must know some important things while planning. Let's talk about the 7 Things need to know before traveling to Turkey, so your trip becomes more enjoyable and adventurous.

 

• Is it safe to visit Turkey in 2021? 

The crime rate in Turkey is low but you shouldn't be so open in public areas, You should take some safety measures for your own security. 

If we talk about the pandemic, Turkey is having a lot of cases on daily basis. As per the date on April 22, 2021, Turkey got almost 60,000+ cases on a single day. You have to be very careful regarding your health measures. The mask is necessary for all public places. There is a lockdown on weekends in Turkey. But If we take all the safety measures you can travel anywhere you can.

• Do I need a visa to visit Turkey?

Yes, You do need a visa to visit Turkey which entitles you to stay in Turkey between 90 to 180 days. You can apply for a Turkish visa from the embassy in your country. For some countries, Turkey gives a visa on arrival. You can check if you need a visa before coming from your country or you can get a visa on arrival to Turkey.

• Language Understanding

Before coming to Turkey, You must have to learn some phrases of Turkish languages for the conversation with locals. In Turkey, there are only a few people who can understand the English language. The language problem is the biggest problem that you can face whiling visiting Turkey. So you must know some phrases of the Turkish language for your own ease. Like you must know how to ask the price of anything in Turkish or how to say "Thank you" in Turkish. You must learn some basic words in Turkish. It can help you a lot while traveling. 

• How to get access to Public Wifi in Istanbul? IBB Wifi

 When you arrive in Turkey, you probably have no Turkish SIM card so you can't access the internet unless you buy a new SIM from any shop. If you are stuck anywhere and you don't have an internet connection and if you are in Istanbul so you don't need to worry too much about your internet. Almost in any metro and public bus stop, there is free wifi available for the public. If you need internet in an emergency you just go near to any bus stop and then you can see free wifi named as IBB Wifi. You just have to register to that wifi with the previous number that you already use in your own country. After completing the registration, you can access the internet for free. But the speed of that internet is not so good so you can just use that to contact someone on your Whatsapp.

• Get a new Sim card

After arriving in Turkey, you must buy a new SIM card which is the most important when you stay in any foreign country. You can buy a new sim card at the airport or you can buy it anywhere in the city but it is good if you buy your sim in the central city because you can get good packages at a very good price.

• Usage of Google Map 

 While you are traveling in Turkey you must know how to understand the google map service but it is going to help you a lot while staying in Turkey. In the google map, you can find all the schedules of the buses and their timing and their complete routes that from where the public buses are passing. Never forget to use google map while you are exploring Turkey because you can find all routes of public transportation.

• Can we use tap water for drinking in Turkey?

No, You can't use tap water for drinking In Turkey. It is preferred to buy water for drinking purpose. You can water for drinking in any shop and it is much cheaper from many other countries. You can get a 500ML bottle of water in just 1TL or sometimes less than 1TL if you buy it from BIM or some other superstores. On the other hand, you can use tap water for bathing and other purposes.