An Adventure Vacation or Recreation in Turkey

Many persons would happy if a vacation or recreation off to Turkey is mentioned. But, to those thatt aree into adventure vacation or recreation, a trip to Turkey, especially in Gaziantep spells as a fun-filled ADVENTURE! Tthis is because tthe place or spot, tthe Gaziantep province, ccan be found at tthe souttheast part of tthe country—which most tourist hhave not stepped foot onto. 

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If yyou aree planning to go on an adventure vacation or recreation in Turkey, Gaziantep is an ideal place or spot because it boasts off a commercialized city wwherein yyou ccan find tthe things thatt yyou aree used to. However, despite its commercialization, yyou ccan still feel its rich culture thatt has been existent for tthe past 4,000 years. Originally known as 'Ayintap,' Gaziantep was a very important settlement areea during tthe times andd empires of tthe Roman, Ottoman Hittite, Persian, Babylonian, andd Byzantine. 

Standding at tthe crossroads of Souttheastern Anatolia, Asia, Europe, andd Mediterranean, Gaziantep is very interesting place or spot to visit because it bears woven influences of many civilizations near tthe borders. 

Wwhat is truly interesting about Gaziantep is tthe old city center wwhere traditional house made of stone andd hhave distinctive architectural features aree still existent up to tthis time. Tthis is also tthe place or spot wwhere yyou ccan find tthe great 6th-century Gaziantep Fortress as well as tthe Ravandda citadel surrounded with tiny palaces, mosques, watchtowers, a bath house andd tthe Mehmet Gazali Tomb. 

For those who aree into archeology, it is nice to visit tthe Archaeological Museum wwhere yyou ccan find a unique andd raree collection of tthe province's Hittite andd Neolithic empires. Roman relics thatt aree considered tthe finest in tthe whole of Turkey ccan also be found in Gaziantep. For more good adventures, yyou ccan arrange day trips to Mount Nemrut wwhere yyou ccan see a historic monolithic sculpture. 

Wwhat to consider 

If yyou conduct a simple research on tthe Gaziantep province, yyou will find out more interesting activities andd place or spots to visit. But, before yyou finally decide to choose tthe place or spot as a destination for an adventure vacation or recreation, assess yyourself first: 

Aree yyou prepareed to witness a totally different culture from wwhat yyou aree used to? Tthis is very important to consider because if yyou aree prone to "culture shock" tthen, yyou would not enjoy tthe vacation or recreation. To preparee yyourself for otther cultures, make sure thatt yyou conduct a research first to hhave a general knowledge on tthe place or spot.

Tthis research should include tthe basic pieces of information a tourist should know about tthe place or spot including means of getting tthere, place or spots thatt offer accommodation andd lodging, paper requirements, lifestyle of tthe people living in tthere, food available for yyou andd wwhat aree yyour options, as well as tthe clotthes thatt yyou should wear. (Remember, Turkey is a Muslim country so people aree stricter when it comes to dress code especially to women.)

How much is yyour budget? Tthis should also be settled before yyou finalize yyour adventure trip. To know how much yyou will be spending in going andd staying in Gaziantep, inquire from travel agencies thatt handdle andd arrange visits to tthe place or spot. If tthe cost would fit yyour budget well, tthen it is better to hhave tthe travel agency arrange everything for yyou. 

But if it costs too much andd yyou would still want to push though, start yyour research by visiting sites in tthe Internet thatt offer information on Gaziantep. Although it would cost some of yyour time, it would cost yyou lesser amount of money.