28-01-13, 12:34 AM
Riding in Turkey? No thanks, I value my life!!
The roads in the West of Turkey (the tourist end, and therefore richer / better infrastructure) are horrendous. Apparently, it's worse in the East. The Dolmus busses are maniacs, as are all the drivers. The roads have very crumbly edges, the consensus is drive in the middle and play chicken. The fact that half the busses have signs at the back saying "Allah korusun" (Allah Saves) and "InshAllah" (If Allah is willing) gives a fair idea of what it's like.
Get a car. Have a lovely time. Come home alive.
(And don't get me wrong. I love Turkey, it's a brilliant country. I've spent 2 / 3 years out there, had the time of my life. Recommended sites: Fethiye and Ephesus)
The roads in the West of Turkey (the tourist end, and therefore richer / better infrastructure) are horrendous. Apparently, it's worse in the East. The Dolmus busses are maniacs, as are all the drivers. The roads have very crumbly edges, the consensus is drive in the middle and play chicken. The fact that half the busses have signs at the back saying "Allah korusun" (Allah Saves) and "InshAllah" (If Allah is willing) gives a fair idea of what it's like.
Get a car. Have a lovely time. Come home alive.
(And don't get me wrong. I love Turkey, it's a brilliant country. I've spent 2 / 3 years out there, had the time of my life. Recommended sites: Fethiye and Ephesus)
The Deef's apprentice