How to post
Everyone here is answering in their free time. A clear, specific post gets better replies, and stays useful for the people who find it later through search.
Pick the right post type
You need a specific answer: a transfer, a price, an opening time, whether something is possible.
When someone answers it well, mark their reply as the accepted answer so the next traveller finds it fast.
Open-ended topics where several views are useful: is X worth it, best area to stay, itinerary feedback.
Say what you already think and why — it gives people something to respond to.
You're back from Türkiye and want to share what you did, what it cost and what you'd change.
Dates, route, prices and honest lows are what make a report useful months later.
You run or work for a guesthouse, tour, transfer or other travel business in Türkiye and want to introduce it.
Every Marketplace post is shown with a “Business listing” label. See the disclosure rule below.
Long-form reference articles. Written by the editorial team and moderators.
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What makes a good question
- Search first. Airport transfers, SIM cards, the Museum Pass and balloon prices already have detailed threads and guides.
- Be specific in the title. “Istanbul airport to Sultanahmet at 2am — taxi or Havaist?” beats “Transport question”.
- Give context. Travel month, how many nights, budget, who is travelling (kids, mobility needs), where you're staying.
- Say what you already know. It saves people repeating it and shows where you're stuck.
- One question per post. Split a visa question from an itinerary review.
- Close the loop. Accept the answer that helped, or reply with what you ended up doing.
What makes a good trip report
- When you went and for how long — prices and opening times change by season and year.
- Your route and how you got between places.
- Where you stayed and roughly what things cost.
- Highlights, disappointments, and what you'd do differently.
- Your own photos make it much better — see images below.
Marketplace and business disclosure
Introducing your own business is welcome — in a Marketplace post only. Marketplace posts carry a visible “Business listing” label so readers know who is speaking.
- Only list a business you own, work for or are paid by.
- Don't promote your business in replies to other people's questions. If it genuinely answers the question, say plainly that it's yours.
- No fake reviews, sock-puppet accounts or “I heard great things about…” posts for your own business. These are removed and the accounts suspended.
- Recommending a place you used as an ordinary customer is fine and doesn't need the Marketplace.
Images
- Use the Add image button in the editor, or upload a cover image when creating a post. JPG, PNG, WebP or GIF, up to 8 MB.
- Only upload photos you took or have the right to share.
- Avoid photos where strangers, children or number plates are clearly identifiable.
- Screenshots of bookings: blur names, booking references and payment details first.
Formatting
Posts use Markdown: **bold**, _italic_, [link text](https://…), - lists, > quotes and ## headings. Mention someone with @username to notify them. Use the Preview tab to check before posting.
Moderation
Posts appear immediately. Moderators may move a post to a better board, edit a title for clarity, lock a thread that has run its course, or hide content that breaks the community guidelines. If you see spam, abuse or dangerous advice, use Report under the post — the author is never told who reported it.
You can edit your own posts at any time (unless the thread is locked) and delete them within 24 hours of posting.