Beyond the grandeur of Istanbul lies an entire country filled with diverse landscapes, all breath-taking and definitely worth your time. Turquoise blue waters, picturesque beaches, hidden coves, shimmering lakes, grand vistas, misty hills, snow-capped mountains, historical ruins, ancient castles… you name it, Turkey has it!
Outside of Istanbul and the tourist circuit along the Mediterranean coast and Cappadocia, however, English is rarely spoken. But you certainly don’t have to become fluent in the language to travel around Turkey. A little bit of Turkish goes a long way.