living cost and eating about 3 times higher and  transporation about 2 times higher than thailand
hostel starts from 7 euro
avoid July and Aug  very dry heat 35 c ++
best time Apr,May  and Sep,Oct    cool
december- feb  cold especially east cold and heavey snow except black sea,

starting from Istanbul to Bodrum by bus takes 12 hours , expensive bus has interner acces + drinks and snack and few hour        faster than cheap bus.

surrounding greek island ( once belonged to Turky ) can be accessed from Bodrumbut visa is required and also reentry visa to
turkey

view from Bodrum castle and far view of the castle in the late evening

heading up north along the west coast to Izmir  histically  Smyrna which can be traced back thousandss of year ,

Izmir is also a third biggest city of Turkey after Istanbul and Ankara  so  heading to others regions of the country can be done
from here ,

Efes,  and evidence showing that thousands year back  this region has been well connected from east and west

old temple , and library  and town

typical stadium? of an ancient time

Back to Istanbul  via Izmir 8 hours  crossing Bosphorus where Asia meets Europe continet

A former Bizantine empire ,a capital of east roman constantinople, a buffer of crudsade war? and now Istanbul!

well blend of old and new town

some magnificant landmark, showing a transition of belives

impressive and fascinating interiour

Where the last Sultan ( superior human ruler ) lived

for those  considering going to Euro , why not make a transit in Istanbul for a few days
cheaper ticket and see more ,  visa is around 1100 thb
for more information  Khun Aeh Hflight ask for Turkey promotion ticktet

thanks for every nice pix krub...

Istanbul!!
I wanna be there so baaddd
gorgious ancient town and fascinating buildings
Turkey..The Land of 2-continents
THx 4 review krub

PS. What's airline did you go with and how 'bout cost??

Very beautiful more than my imagine.

Very nice pics.I wanna go there. Thanks

this is nice as