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Hello, I am wondering if anyone can offer any tips for money exchange in Istanbul? Is it better to do it at the airport before heading out or are there money exchange booths in the city which are better? Please advice as I am about to fly into Istanbul. Thank you in advance.
[QUOTE=WowNow;2860833]Hello, I am wondering if anyone can offer any tips for money exchange in Istanbul? Is it better to do it at the airport before heading out or are there money exchange booths in the city which are better? Please advice as I am about to fly into Istanbul. Thank you in advance.[/QUOTE]Plenty of ATMs all over the city. Most of them dispense USD, EUR and TRY. Girls usually charge dollars or euros, so make sure you bring some USD with you. You don't really need TRY, only to pay for things at cash only places, like farmers markets, taxis, fruit stands, etc. For everything else, just use your debit / credit card.
[QUOTE=MiamiBoy1;2860839]Plenty of ATMs all over the city. Most of them dispense USD, EUR and TRY. Girls usually charge dollars or euros, so make sure you bring some USD with you. You don't really need TRY, only to pay for things at cash only places, like farmers markets, taxis, fruit stands, etc. For everything else, just use your debit / credit card.[/QUOTE]Ok, thanks. I will keep the USD for the girls except Ella's girls since she quotes in TRY.
[QUOTE=WowNow;2860871]Ok, thanks. I will keep the USD for the girls except Ella's girls since she quotes in TRY.[/QUOTE]There are more Money exchanges in Istanbul than ATMs and these are by far the best way to exchange Forex, if you plan to use cash while in Turkey.
Unlike most other places, you will get the best exchange rate and no commission etc (no scams). The rate they apply is usually higher than the interbank rates (don't know how it works).
And in case if you have to withdraw from an ATM, use any of the main banks, I usually use TEB. There would be a fee for using the ATM (i think its about 200 Lira for every tranasaction). but always withdraw without applying the conversion to local currency.. If you do, its gonna cost you a fortune
In case you planning to see any ladies, most will happily accept the equivalent of the agreed local currency, just check beforehand. Ela and her girls for one, happily accept GBP, EURO. Just message and confirm the exact amount. If I am quoted 3000, i will do my maths and confirm if shes agreeable to X amount of GBP, never had any issues
[QUOTE=DrainMaker;2860889]There are more Money exchanges in Istanbul than ATMs and these are by far the best way to exchange Forex, if you plan to use cash while in Turkey.
Unlike most other places, you will get the best exchange rate and no commission etc (no scams). The rate they apply is usually higher than the interbank rates (don't know how it works).
And in case if you have to withdraw from an ATM, use any of the main banks, I usually use TEB. There would be a fee for using the ATM (i think its about 200 Lira for every tranasaction). but always withdraw without applying the conversion to local currency.. If you do, its gonna cost you a fortune
In case you planning to see any ladies, most will happily accept the equivalent of the agreed local currency, just check beforehand. Ela and her girls for one, happily accept GBP, EURO. Just message and confirm the exact amount. If I am quoted 3000, i will do my maths and confirm if shes agreeable to X amount of GBP, never had any issues[/QUOTE]Yes, I have used the local exchanges like those in other places and I was wondering about them. It is good to know that their exchange rates are even better than the banks. Thanks DrainMaker for the detailed reply.
I come from Germany and I am looking for a country where I can meet pretty women and where the price is not so high, and the distance should not be very far. I looked at how it looks in Morocco, the prices are very high. In Turkey, the prices seem to be cheaper and there is also a lot of choice of women.
Do you have a recommendation which other country is interesting? If it is Turkey especially Istanbul, do you know any recommended site where you can contact pretty women and the price is not so high?
Can I easily book the Ramada Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Istanbul City Center Hotel and bring guests to me without any problems or do you recommend another hotel?
[QUOTE=Leonardos1;2862870]Can I easily book the Ramada Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Istanbul City Center Hotel and bring guests to me without any problems or do you recommend another hotel?[/QUOTE]You need to ask directly in the hotel about guest policy. Be aware here sometimes they do ask for extra money even for short time guest visit.
Moved by the good comments in the forum, I decided to give a chance to Ela, contacted her via FB, then we moved to whatsapp.
She sent a turkish girl called Asya, according to her 28 years old.
To speak quite honest just the look of her was a major dissapointment. I can understand 10-20% photoshop, but this time very well could be over 60%.
Anyway, the attitude of the girl was really poor, not just the poorly operated boobs, and the tobacco smell, in essence experience was not worth the money spent.
I do not recommend Ela's services due to this, got the impression she will sell you anything just to get some $. Complete dissapointment.
Now I was told by a local that he usually get russian or ukranian girls, which they are really good looking and service is good.
Will try next time, as usual is always best to check with locals, wish I would have done that instead of taking Ela's girl.
[QUOTE=Arthas08;2863602]Moved by the good comments in the forum, I decided to give a chance to Ela, contacted her via FB, then we moved to whatsapp.
She sent a turkish girl called Asya, according to her 28 years old.
To speak quite honest just the look of her was a major dissapointment. I can understand 10-20% photoshop, but this time very well could be over 60%.
Anyway, the attitude of the girl was really poor, not just the poorly operated boobs, and the tobacco smell, in essence experience was not worth the money spent.
I do not recommend Ela's services due to this, got the impression she will sell you anything just to get some $. Complete dissapointment.
Now I was told by a local that he usually get russian or ukranian girls, which they are really good looking and service is good.
Will try next time, as usual is always best to check with locals, wish I would have done that instead of taking Ela's girl.[/QUOTE]I don't understand why all of you guys use Ela's agency. Like it is the only option in Istanbul. Seriously? I used Seeking, and met 3 girls, 2 were BBFS. None of them watched the clock, we did go out to eat and drink, then had fun at my place. One of them stayed overnight. I wish I could use Tinder as well, but my account is banned permanently. Dealing with ANY agency sucks, because the girls are all pros, they got time restrictions, bunch of rules, etc and are not cheap (probably half of what they charge goes to the agency).
[QUOTE=Leonardos1;2862730]I come from Germany and I am looking for a country where I can meet pretty women and where the price is not so high, and the distance should not be very far. I looked at how it looks in Morocco, the prices are very high. In Turkey, the prices seem to be cheaper and there is also a lot of choice of women.
Do you have a recommendation which other country is interesting? If it is Turkey especially Istanbul, do you know any recommended site where you can contact pretty women and the price is not so high?[/QUOTE]Germany is literally the best country to do that in LOL.
[QUOTE=MiamiBoy1;2863919]I don't understand why all of you guys use Ela's agency. Like it is the only option in Istanbul. Seriously? I used Seeking, and met 3 girls, 2 were BBFS. None of them watched the clock, we did go out to eat and drink, then had fun at my place. One of them stayed overnight. I wish I could use Tinder as well, but my account is banned permanently. Dealing with ANY agency sucks, because the girls are all pros, they got time restrictions, bunch of rules, etc and are not cheap (probably half of what they charge goes to the agency).[/QUOTE]Never used SA in Istanbul.
Were the girls turkish? What was the damage.
[QUOTE=DrainMaker;2864022]Never used SA in Istanbul.
Were the girls turkish? What was the damage.[/QUOTE]1 Turkish, she never asked for money, I gave her 200 usd.
2 from Belarus, 200 and 300 USD.
[QUOTE=MiamiBoy1;2864053]1 Turkish, she never asked for money, I gave her 200 usd.
2 from Belarus, 200 and 300 USD.[/QUOTE]I just went back and looked at the SA offerings in Istanbul. A lot of no turkish profiles.
Going to give it a try next time.
E-visa is best option, have fun in Istanbul!
[QUOTE=WowNow;2859138]Hello friends, planning to arrive in Istanbul next week. I am a US citizen and wondering if I should get an e-visa or just get a visa on arrival. How bad is the line for visa on arrival? Please provide any feedback you may have. Thanks.[/QUOTE]