You will be welcomed wherever you go and shown genuine, traditional hospitality. Turkish people adore young children and go out of their way to give them special attention. Communication is not a problem as most people speak adequate English. Turkish food is reputedly one of the great cuisines of the world. Restaurants offer amazing selections of delicious starters, known as mezes.
Shopping is an interesting and enjoyable experience, especially in the bazaars and markets.
The variety of crafts, ranging from carpets, jewellery, leather goods to ceramics is immense and prices are reasonable. You may be invited to drink tea as you discuss purchases. Although in recent years Turkey has become a very popular tourist destination, development has been confined to larger, purpose built resorts. The majority of the country remains unspoilt.