Having enjoyed all my previous trips to Turkey, in the Autumn of 2022 I wanted to visit as many places on the southern coast, doing a week stint in each place. Adana was the next natural stop on from Fethiye.
Whilst the area has always been popular with Russian tourists, the events of last couple of years have seen a dramatic influx of temporary residents, fundamentally changing the local market. In lieu of any suitable apartments i opted for the Suite Laguna Hotel which was fine for a week stay.
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New legislation
Recent changes introduced by the Turkish government has made short-term rentals for under 100 days more restricted. Keep an eye on Reddit threads for up-to-date assessments of how the new legislation is impacting short-term rentals in practice.
There's a number of coworking and coliving options available, yet many of them are currently at capacity. If intending to work from one of them, you would be best advised to check availability in advance.
Accomodation aside, prices were very similar to the rest of the country making eating out and daily living expenses affordable.
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The yen is currently at a 34-year low
While this is undoubtedly a negative for the Japanese, it makes for an exceptionally good time to visit Japan from abroad. Although this trend is unlikely to reverse significantly in the short term, it's still worth checking before visiting.
Read moreAntalya has a lot to offer as a popular tourist destination, with plenty of attractions and activities. However, one drawback is the city's spread-out nature, with nearly 12 km separating the nightlife in Konyaaltı from the old town in Kaleici.
Turkey adheres to GMT+2 in summer, reverting to GMT+3 in winter due to the absence of daylight saving time practices.
I've written a guide on how to structure your day to get the most out of the time difference.
Without doubt, being able to speak Spanish with a degree of fluency is a huge asset when visiting South America. I had always put off visiting the continent due to my Spanish skills not extending beyond requesting a "cerveza grande".
But even with my incredibly primitive linguistic capabilities, it was not in any way to the detriment of the trip. English is spoken sparsely, but armed with a few phrases, some polite enthusiasm and a translator, it shouldn't deter you from visiting.
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