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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-17 | Julia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you again! This is all great information. Can't wait to arrive on Saturday! I really appreciate your insight. |
| 2009-11-17 | Julia | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | No | Thank you so much! We ended up booking our flights to go to Izmir (Ephesus/Pamukkala) and Cappadocia. We'll divide our time between those areas and Istanbul. Then we will go to Eastern Turkey and to the Northeast another time. We appreciate the feedback. If you have any tips for places not to miss or great places to stay around Ephesus/Pamukkala and Cappadocia, we'd love to hear them. |
| 2009-10-29 | Ian Hobson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the prompt reply |
| 2009-10-28 | Mandy Chee | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Mr Kosebalaban. I did not expect you to reply so soon. You explained to me all that I need to know and more. The links provided are useful and informative. Cannot thank you enough. |
| 2009-08-16 | maryam | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-07-22 | Tia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for your very promp and helpful answer!!! These days we shall research on the possibilities you gave us! With many thanks, Tia |
| 2009-07-20 | giovanna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-12 | sam | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-31 | Liz | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Fantastic help! |
| 2009-05-14 | Denise | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-04-05 | Lisa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-03-18 | Hulya | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for you quick reply! |
| 2009-03-15 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks very much for your information and courtesies. We are now down to 8 for this leg of the trip, and believe we can find a van to drive ourselves. You have been most helpful |
| 2009-03-06 | CAPTAIN | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Mr Kosebalaban has done an excellent job in helping us decide about a significant part of our travel plan. I do have to ask him for some clarification regarding the hiring of a minivan... |
| 2009-03-05 | Anthony | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | awesome!..very helpful! |
| 2009-02-11 | matthew | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for replying so quickly and offering some great ideas! |
| 2009-02-05 | tash | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you sdo much for your advice and can't wait to return to turkey!(went there 10 years ago when I was single and free!!) |
| 2008-12-13 | Riam | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I couldn't have asked for more! detailed reply full of alternatives and insightful local knowledge! A million thanks Oguz |
| 2008-12-09 | Kym | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dear Oguz, Thank you very much for your advice, we will take the gulet cruise from Marmaris. Have a great time in Egypt, we were there last year and had a wonderful time. Thank you again, kym |
| 2008-12-06 | Majdouline | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks |
| 2008-11-27 | Teresa Lopes | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your explanation. Now I understand how things work and will act accordingly. Your answer was clear and enlightening! |
| 2008-09-20 | sina | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | i just don't know what to say to thank u man.this was a very vital issue for me!well thanks a million |
| 2008-09-15 | sue | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your response! We enjoyed our trip to Turkey and Istanbul in particular. We had no trouble finding vegetarian foods. We loved the city! We ran out of time, so no time for a cruise... |
| 2008-07-20 | sam | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-07-08 | Tamara | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-06-02 | sue | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | THank you Oguz! Great advice. |
| 2008-05-05 | Juana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Excellent. Has given me the answers I needed and in a friendly manner. It really helps me feel reassured that this trip is worth it. |
| 2008-05-04 | Pam Morris | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Oguz, Thank you very much for your help. Pam |
| 2008-03-26 | maggie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-03-07 | Anja De Witte | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes |
Answers by Expert:
Oguz Kosebalaban
Expertise
I`ve been leading tours throughout whole Turkey since 1987 as a licensed tour-guide on archaeological, cultural, and Christian Pilgrimage tours , visiting Istanbul-Ankara-Cappadocia-Antalya-Hierapolis-Aphrodisias-Ephesus-Pergamon-Troy-Bursa many many times. My web presence : check www.geocities.com/oguzbalaban and my visiual istanbul guide blog is at www.my.opera.com/istanbulinsider and http://www.flickr.com/photos/23822697@N02/
Experience
The info I provide is limited to traveler's interest sites in Turkey , and useful information for travelers;
I am not able to accommodate questions on relocations, wages, apartment rentals, lost connections etc.
Organizations
Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Publications
Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Awards and Honors
Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Past/Present Clients
Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
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