Eastern Turkey & the Black Sea Coast [electronic resource].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lafferty, Samantha.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Black Sea Coast (Turkey)--Guidebooks.

Turkey, Eastern--Description and travel.

Turkey, Eastern--Guidebooks.

Local Subjects:

Black Sea Coast (Turkey)--Guidebooks.

Turkey, Eastern--Description and travel.

Turkey, Eastern--Guidebooks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (312 p.)

Place of Publication:

West Palm Beach : Hunter Publishing, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

If, like me, you are a bit tired of the ethnocentric social commentary that seems to come with certain well known guidebooks then you could do worse than try this one. Simple to use, well written and accurate, I found it invaluable and couldn't fault any of its recommendations nor descriptions. -- Yurt (Amazon reviewer). Turkey is so diverse it could almost be described as a continent rather than a country. The mountains and pine forests frame a staggeringly beautiful coastline along the Black Sea. This and the eastern part of the country are the main focus of this guide. Turkey's location str

Contents:

Introduction; SAFE TRAVEL; History; Government; Political System; Turkey & the European Union; Economic Revival; The Land; Geographic Regions; Rivers & Lakes; Flora; Fauna; Climate; People & Culture; Population; Education; Family; Especially for Women; Marriage; Military Service; Religion; Customs & Traditions; Turkish Hospitality; Turks at Home; Turkish Baths; Carpets & Kilims; Hubble-Bubble Pipes; Coffee House Culture; Evil Eye; Music; Dance; Turkey on Film; Sports; Travel Information; The Facts; Required Documents; Customs; Business Hours; Public & Religious Holidays; Travel Insurance

CommunicationsEmbassies; Time Zone; Taxes & Tipping; Water Supply; Electrical Supply; Planning Your Trip; When to Visit; Pack Your Bags; Getting Here; Getting Around; Money Matters; Post Offices; Staying Safe; Special Concerns; Terrorism; Earthquakes; Bird Flu; Disabled Travelers; Health; Doctors & Dentists; Pharmacies & Medication; First Aid Kit; Vaccinations; Hospitals; Restrooms; Media; Food & Drink; Cuisine; Drinks; Where to Eat; Accommodation; How to Book; Accommodation Options; Shopping; Useful Websites; Official Information; General Information; Black Sea Coast

Getting Here & Getting AroundSightseeing; Safranbolu; Onward from Safranbolu; Amasra & the Coastal Route; Inland to Kastamonu; The Road to Amasya; The Routes Meet at Samsun; Trabzon; East to the Georgian; Adventures; Adventures on Water; Cultural Adventures; Shopping; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; The East; Getting Here & Getting Around; Sightseeing; Eastern Anatolia; Southeast Anatolia; Adventures; Shopping; Nightlife; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Appendix; RECOMMENDED READING; Recommended Tour Companies; Recommended Guides; Information Sources; Language; Numbers; Days of the Week; Months

GreetingsEssentials; Eating Out; Food & Drink; Family; Shopping; Traveling by Car; Traveling by Public Transport; Places; Accommodation; Common Signs

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-282-39236-0

9786612392368

1-58843-826-0

OCLC:

682612993