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I am a travel professional; travel agent & travel and boutique hotel consultant living in Cappadocia. I do travel extensively within Turkey every year to update myself for my business including off the beaten tracks. I could easily say I am specialist for small boutique & luxuary hotels in Turkey and also in Greece and some of its popular islands. Naturally I have lots of contacts from the travel and hotel industry since I worked all around Turkey for 25 years. I Can assist interested parties on their Turkey travels, family vacations, charming hotels, guided tours and special interest itineraries, travel tips, routes, general transportation and sailing issues. ( Sorry no specific bus questions please!!!!) Lately we are also specialized for Destination Weddings and honeymoons....I will be pleased to assist you by answering your questions to show the beauties of my country. If you wish to know more about me and get some helpfull tips my web page is: http://www.propertravel.com - http://www.travelatelier.com Turkey is a very interesting country, awaiting to be discovered and enjoyed fully. Note: Your questions regarding work in Turkey and work permit issues unfortunately will not be answered as it is out of my expertise. For such cases please contact Turkish Consulate in your country is my advice.

Experience in the area

Travel Consultant, Wedding Planner and Travel Agent besides I am a Traveller.

Organizations

Skal International, Tursab, Asta, WRTA

Education/Credentials

University of Akdeniz, Tourism and Managemnet

Awards and Honors

President of Skal International Kapadokya

Past/Present Clients

Have experience with British, Australian, Canadian, Continental American, Dutch, Indian, and Israelian markets...Actually with all English Speaking clientele

What do you like about this subject?

Sharing my experience and seeing happy & satisfied people who had a great time in Turkey makes me happy and I believe happy travellers drives further interest to my country.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I run my own family business a certified Travel Agency for individual travellers. We also extend our services to Greece and Greek Islands. We are specialized on special interest itineraries, destination weddings and honeymoons.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Quality is the matter not quantity.Turkey has a lot to offer. Hospitable people and awesome sites... everyone can find something they like and experience.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

It is so interesting, you share and learn everyday... Traveling is a passion. Travelling is fascination and an investment in the persons life.

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Recent Answers from Y. Murat Ozguc

2011-12-14 shopping:

Hi Hala Yehia,  You have not mentioned where you are coming in Turkey but; presume to Istanbul.  Istanbul has shopping mall of world class however city also has districts for spesific goods; like clothing

2011-10-05 Ankara self catering apartment:

Merhaba Sue,    I am not experienced with apartments but you may contact few I found on the net:    http://apartmentankara.com/  http://ankara.biz-stay.com/  http://www.airbnb.com/ankara-turkey/apartments

2011-09-24 shopping in turkey:

Hi Sandy,  You are looking for sort of bazaars we call Sosyete Pazari,  Have a look at this link and others you can check with page translations.  Almost every district has a bazaar one day in a week and

2011-08-10 hotel and time in Capadocia:

Dear Jaqueline,    I would split the nights as 4 for Istanbul and 3 for Cappadocia. Since you have a little one travelling with you may keep day excursions a bit shorter and be flexible and also do not

2011-08-08 Tour in Cappadocia:

Alex to tour Cappadocia by bus is possible but time consuming. In Urgup there is an hop on and hop off bus tour option as well.  Having said that if you tsay in Goreme you can visit valleys and museums

 

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