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I have been living and working in Cappadocian tourism for over 15 years and know this area inside and out(as well as all the current good and less explored destinations in Turkey , so would be more than happy to help with any info relating to tours, walking , hiking hotels ,sightseeing etc as well as helping you with the local culture . I have also been dealing in the rug industry with international collectors and dealers,so know all the pitfalls,and would be more than happy to provide you with professional help and advise in this area.Also happy to help with questionsre starting businesses , settling here etc .
Past/Present Clients
The NZ and Australian Governor Generals , the NZ prime Minister as well as many Ambassadors .
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Tom | 10/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the reply. It proved not ..... |
| Rena Shah | 09/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Ruth, Thank you for your quick response ..... |
| iris | 09/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much. that is very ..... |
| RAJKAMAL | 08/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Emilda | 08/29/09 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the speedy response! |
Recent Answers from Ruth Lockwood
2009-10-26 my fiance coming england for holiday:
Hi Deborah , Very sorry there is nothing I can do to help .Every year there are thousands of woman who met Turkish men on holidays, stay with them, then of course either want them to meet the family
2009-10-23 Work in Bodrum:
Hi Sue , I get so many inquiries for foreigners who are looking for work so you should also look at some of my earlier posts for thorough details . All foreigners do need work permmits to work legally
2009-10-20 my wife beth & I and 2 adult children visiting istanbul Nov 6-13:
hi Stanley , I think almost better than an american expat or similar you should contact a good expert or specialised travel agency and get as much advise on day tours etc as you can prior to your departure
2009-10-17 Visiting Istanbul:
Hi Greg , You really will need the advice of a good travel agent to deal with this question . There are daily ferries from Kusadasi on the agean coast to Samops but no direct rourte from Istanbul . You
2009-10-12 Transport from Goreme to Neveshir:
hi Sharon , No you do not need to follow up with Metro . If you book the ticket when you arrive in Goreme you just wait at the gopreme bus Station and a Metro bus will take you to Nevsehir. Once there
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