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Hitchhiking in '''Turkey''' is easy. Sometimes it may be customary to contribute a few Lira, but for some hitchhikers this is unheard of. Looking like western a Western backpacker will get you a lot of attention when traveling outside the major tourist areas. Often, the first vehicle to pass will stop for you (sometimes even if they are going the opposite direction!). Lifts with big trucks are the most common since partly because personal cars may be are very often quite full. Turkish truck drivers are generally very friendly and helpful, but may not speak a word of English. Knowing some German words may help.

It Some drivers might be that some drivers ask you for money, so it might be useful and if you are not willing to contribute to the cost of the ride, please learn to say ''Param yok'' (I have no money) before entering a getting in the car.

* [[Alanya]], * [[Ankara]], * [[Antalya]]

* [[Edirne]], * [[Eskişehir]]

* [[Istanbul]], * [[Izmir]]

Usually citizens Citizens of most EU countries and other Western countries can get a 3 month months visa for 10 euros euro or more. German citizens are allowed to enter the country without any visa at all.

Hitchhiker [[User:Guaka|Guaka]] had a terrible experience at the [[Kapitan Andreevo]] - Kapıkule [[border crossing]] in October 2008 when he was refused entry by a grumpy border guard who was probably looking for ''baksheesh''. It took a lot of convincing to be allowed back to the truck to get back his (Guaka's) backpack. The next day there was no problem to get in.

According to Following the [[Pippa|recent events]] in April 2008 , this [http://youarealltourists.blogspot.com/2008/04/hitchhiking-guide-to-turkey-for-girls.html hitchhiking guide to Turkey for girls] might be an interesting piece to read for everyone (not only for girls) who's planning to hitchhike in Turkey, not only for girls! Nevertheless safety . Safety is always important while hitchhiking, so check the [[Safety]] article before going out to wave your thumb!

[[Image:Erzurum.JPG|thumb|250px|In [[Winterwinter]] it can be cold.]]During the summer temperatures tend to rise above 35 °C, especially in the South, so it is advisable recommended to bring enough secure yourself with sufficient supplies of water , and to plan to start traveling so that most of actual hitchhiking would be earlier in the early morning. Plan your travel so to be able or in very late afternoon, to reach your destination before middayavoid a burning sun.

In [[Winterwinter]] , though, it can be quite cold thoughin Turkey.

[[Image:Mikeeg555 hitching in Turkey.jpg|thumb|250px|left|[[User:Mikeeg555|Mikeeg555]] hitching in Turkey]]When hitchhiking you hitchhike in this country, people may might try to put putting you on a Dolmuş of bring ''dolmuş'' (mınıbus) or bringing you to the Otogar or ''otogar'' (bus-station). The Dolmuş (mınıbus) dolmuş is the most common way of public transport inside and between cities & towns. They wıll These small buses that are advised to be used for small distances will stop anywhere on the road even if you don't call signal them. They are small buses that should be used for small dıstance travelsto stop. Generally they cost , the ride on a dolmuş costs between 1 and 3 Lira.

For larger distances the Bus buses (coaches) are more common. They provide reliable service and are pretty comfortable. Free tea and snacks are generally served along the way , and they generally the buses tend to stop in nice [[rest areasarea]]s. Some drivers who pick you up as a hitchhiker may try to convince you to take a bus. If you do end up on a bus they are relatively cheap although not as cheap as trains which are slower but more adventurous.[[Image:Mikeeg555 hitching in Turkey.jpg|thumb|250px|left|[[User:Mikeeg555|Mikeeg555]] hitching in [[Turkey]]]]

You will never have to worry about lack of [[food]] in Turkey. Many truck drivers have coffee makers in their truck. Turkish people are very generous , and it is seldom that you get a ride without a driver offering you food. It's also very The food in Turkey is relatively cheap , and mainly is very meat -based food. The experts are There is also a variety of a good in producing a lot local produce of specific and tasty sweetsand snacks. The tea (black tea or apple tea in Istanbul)is ''the'' national drink , and almost all the people that you will meet will offer you a tea, - this is probably the easiest most common way to show of showing you their hospitable culture.

[[Hospitality exchange]] networks have many friendly members in Turkey, and they can help you with an accommodation. All towns in Turkey have a an ''OtoGar'', a bus terminal. Most of them will these offer a warm and fairly safe place to spend the a night.But you should Nonetheless, be careful and try to place your baggage luggage in such a way so that you will wake up are surely to be awaken in case if anybody someone tries to take ityour things. Most smaller  Smaller towns outside the main regions tourist areas have very cheap hotels, starting at 8 Lira. Many truck drivers will have an extra bunk in their truck which cabin, and they are usually happy to offer if they are stopping for the nightit to a hitchhiker.

The first two numbers of the Turkish number car plates indicate the city where the a car is registeredin. These are sorted from 1 to 81 alphabetically. This rule is not applicable for villages that became recently received the status of cities quite recently.

A The number is given to a whole province, e.g. [[Antalya]] and [[Alanya]] are both 07, as they are situated within in the borders of same province (Antalya Province).

* [http://youarealltourists.blogspot.com/2008/04/hitchhiking-guide-to-turkey-for-girls.html – Hitchhiking Guide to Turkey for girls]