TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROGRAM ON-SITE DIRECTOR ........................................................................ 1

PROGRAM FACULTY ............................................................................................ 1

HOST INSTITUTION ............................................................................................. 2

CLASS LOCATION .................................................................................................. 2

DAILY SCHEDULE.................................................................................................. 3

AEGEAN EXCURSION ............................................................................................ 3

CITIES/LOCATIONS .............................................................................................. 4

PROGRAM HOTELS & CONTACTS .................................................................... 7

TURKISH VISA REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................... 8

GETTING FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL .......................................... 8

ON-SITE ORIENTATION ...................................................................................... 8

BOOKS/MATERIALS/FIRST ASSIGNMENTS ................................................. 9

COMPUTERS/INTERNET ACCESS..................................................................... 9

WEATHER ............................................................................................................... 9

DRESS/ATTIRE RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................ 10

MONEY & SHOPPING ........................................................................................ 11

MEALS ................................................................................................................... 12

TIME DIFFERENCE & KEEPING IN TOUCH ................................................. 13

HEALTH & SAFETY ............................................................................................ 14

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES .................................................................... 15

PRE-DEPARTURE TO DO LIST ....................................................................... 16

TIPS FOR SHORT-TERM TRAVEL PACKING ............................................... 17

DON’T PANIC! ..................................................................................................... 18

HANDBOOK SOURCES & OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES ............................. 18

TOP 10 “RULES OF THE ROAD” ..................................................................... 19

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION ...................................................... 20

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Program On-Site Director

The director is Stephen Mazza, the Dean of the KU Law School and a

professor specializing in tax law. He has taught a variety of tax courses and is

the co-author of the leading casebook on tax procedure. You can reach him

with questions at smazza@ku.edu.

Program Faculty

Feridun Yenisey is a professor of law at Bahcesehir University in

Istanbul, Turkey. He is a frequent visiting professor at law schools within the

United States, including the University of Kansas. He is a leading proponent

of Turkey’s efforts to modernize its criminal law system and has published

widely on the topic. fyenisey@bahcesehir.edu.tr

Jessica Gabel is an associate professor of law at the Georgia State College

of Law. She teaches courses on forensic evidence, forensic medicine,

bankruptcy and contracts. Her primary research focuses on fraud and ethics at

the intersection of law and science. Gabel received her J.D. from the

University of Miami School of Law and her B.S. from the University of

Central Florida. jdgabel@gsu.edu

Gulsen Gedik is an Assistant Professor at Uludag University School of

Law where she teaches tax law practice. Her specialty includes the Tax

Court's and Constitutional Court's tax decisions. She recently published her

Ph.D. thesis on the topic of Controlled Foreign Corporations.

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Host Institution

Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi

34538 Bahcesehir / Istanbul TURKEY

Ph: +90 212 669 65 23

Fax:+90 212 669 43 98

www.bahcesehir.edu.tr

The Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi (pronounced BACH-eh-sheer) in Istanbul,

Turkey, is a private foundation university, established in 1998. Bahçeşehir has

quickly established itself as a progressive, dynamic educational institution.

The school’s modern facilities are located on the European side of the

Bosphorus coast in the heart of Istanbul.

Class Location

Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi Beşiktaş Kampusü

Osman Paşa Mektebi Sk.No. 4/6 Beşiktaş/Istanbul

For more information on the location of the campus, with links to walking maps,

we recommend you check out these links:

http://www.bahcesehir.edu.tr/ulasim

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113434380

769977029390.000488d1bae88c2dc6cbb

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Daily Schedule

Classes will be held in the mornings from 8:30 – 12:45, Monday-Friday, for the

most part.

There will be no class on the Friday before the Aegean excursion weekend.

A complete program schedule will be provided to you upon arrival.

Exams will be held on the final Friday and Saturday of the program at regular

class times. Weekend activities should be planned with this in mind.

Aegean Excursion

The Aegean excursion will occur the second weekend of the program. The

excursion itinerary includes the following:

Friday, June 5

8:00am pick up from hotel, drive to Gallipoli, cross the Dardanelles

Strait by car ferry, visit ancient Troy, have dinner and spend the night in

Assos.

Overnight at Eden Gardens Hotel; www.assosedengardens.com

Saturday, June 6

Drive to Bergama; visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Trajan, and the

Library. Have lunch at a local restaurant, and then visit the Asklepion.

Have dinner and spend the night in Izmir.

Overnight at Izmir Anemon Hotel; www.anemonhotels.com

Sunday, June 7

Drive to Ephesus; visit the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, the

Archaeological Museum, and the Temple of Diana. Transfer to Izmir

Airport for evening flight back to Istanbul.

A tour guide will accompany the group throughout the excursion and provide

translation and guidance through the sites. Program includes breakfasts, 2

lunches and 2 dinners. Only the lunch on Friday is not included.

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Cities/Locations

Turkey is located in the southeastern corner of Europe and on the Midwestern

border of Asia. The European and Asian portions of Turkey are divided by the

Istanbul Bogazi (The Bosphorus), the Sea of Marmara, and the Canakkale

Bogazi (Dardanelle). Turkey's land mass is 814,578 sq km and is surrounded

intermittently by water and land. Neighboring countries include Syria, Iraq,

Iran, Armenia, Georgia, Bulgaria and Greece. Turkey is divided to 7 regions

and 81 cities.

Anatolia is the high plateau region that rises progressively toward the East,

broken up by the valleys of several rivers, including the Dicle (Tigris) and the

Firat (Euphrates). There are many lakes and some, such as Lake Van, are as

large as inland seas. In the North, the eastern Black Sea Mountain chain runs

parallel to the Black Sea; in the South, the Taurus Mountains sweep down to

the narrow, fertile plain along the coast.

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Istanbul Due to its geographic location, Istanbul has been a settlement area from early

ages in human history onwards. And besides connecting the two continents,

Europe and Asia, Istanbul has been a center where various cultures and

religions have existed side by side.

The first settlements in Istanbul were observed in prehistoric periods and

subsequent settlements began in the colonial period. Foundations of modern

Istanbul were laid during recent periods of the Roman Empire. The periods of

Byzantine and Ottoman rule are the most significant in the history of Istanbul.

In both of these periods, Istanbul preserved its features of being a political and

cultural capital and became the religious center of both Christianity and Islam.

Many great monuments throughout the city attest to these two religions.

Although Ankara was elected to be the new political capital, Istanbul remains

the cultural center of Turkey.

Assos Part of the Aegean Excursion

Assos is an ancient Aeolian city clinging to a rocky hillside above the

charming and fairly sensitively developed fishing village of Behramkale in the

Aegean region. It is a splendid retreat from the hustle and bustle of many

nearby 'must-see' sites and resorts. Students will travel here as part of the

Aegean excursion.

Only really finding its place on the tourist map at the end of the 1980s, the

village has a relaxed air to it. Although you may be offered olive oil, soap

and, of course, carpets, there is still very little in the way of pressure selling

here. In the summer you will find tourist buses dropping off day trippers to

visit the ruins and have lunch, but the majority of them fade early to return to

hotels for the night and leave you to enjoy a rare tranquility and outrageously

unspoiled vistas across the bay of Edremit to Lesbos.

The acropolis, built on a hill 236 meters above the sea level, dates from the

Bronze Age, with the city dated to the 7th century BC. The sight of the

defense walls of which 3 kilometers are still standing inspires a respect for the

masons who erected them 2500 years ago. And on the top of the city the

Temple of Athena, goddess of the city and fine arts and war, has the best place

to watch the sunset. The temple has 6 columns on the short sides and 13 on

the long sides surrounding the building externally with one row. Sufficient

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ruins remain to give the traveler an idea of the layout of the citadel, although

the only intact monument is a mosque with rather a checkered past.

Izmir Part of the Aegean Excursion

Known in Turkish as "Beautiful Izmir," the city lies at the head of a long and

narrow gulf furrowed by ships and yachts. Izmir is the third largest city in

Turkey and its port is second only to Istanbul.

The original city was established in the third millennium B.C. (at present day

Bayrakli), at which time it shared with Troy the most advanced culture in

Western Anatolia. By 1500 B.C. it had fallen under the influence of the

Central Anatolian Hittite Empire. In the first millenium B.C. Izmir, then

known as Smyrna, ranked as one of the most important cities of the Ionian

Federation. During this period, it is believed that Homer resided here. Lydian

conquest of the city, around 600 B.C., brought this period to an end. Izmir

remained little more than a village throughout the Lydian and subsequent

sixth-century B.C. Persian rule. In the fourth century B.C. a new city was built

on the slopes of Mt. Pagos (Kadifekale) during the reign of Alexander the

Great. Izmir's Roman period, beginning in the first century B.C., was its

second great era. Byzantine rule followed in the fourth century and lasted until

the Seljuk conquest in the 11th century. In 1415, under Sultan Mehmet Celebi,

Izmir became part of the Ottoman Empire.

Source for city descriptions: http://www.enjoyturkey.com/info/sights/highlights.htm

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Program Hotels & Contacts

Republika Academic Aparts

Balmumcu Mahallesi Mustafa İzzet Efendi Sok. No: 1 34349 Ortaköy

Tel: 90 (212) 318 34 34 Fax : +90 (212) 318 34 35

http://www.republika.com.tr/en-EN/rooms-ortakoy/46.aspx

The facility includes a cafeteria serving a complimentary breakfast,

rooftop swimming pool, exercise room, laundry facilities, and coffee

shop.

The group will check out of the Republika Aparts for the excursion. You

will have the option to leave some luggage behind for the weekend trip, but

they will not let you keep it in the room, as you may return to a new room

upon return from the excursion.

Additional Nights at the Aparts

All participants have housing reservations beginning the night of Saturday,

May 23rd. If you plan to arrive before that day you will need to contact the

facility directly to make reservations or you can make arrangements at another

hotel of your choice.

Another option we strongly recommend should you need additional nights is

to check out the local hostels. As Istanbul is a major European city with many

of the same comforts, hostels in Istanbul are equally as nice as they are in

Western Europe and rates can be MUCH better than in the hotel. A website

students often use to book hostel rooms in advance is: www.hostelworld.com.

As for departure dates, your stay is covered until Sunday, June 14th, and you

have housing reservations through that Saturday night (to depart on Sunday).

If you plan to stay longer, you will need to contact the hotel directly to make

reservations or you can make arrangements at another hotel of your choice.

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Turkish Visa Requirements

Holders of American passports can purchase a 90-day sticker visa at the port

of entry for $30 CASH. It is important to have this amount upon arrival in

US dollars. The visa office at the Istanbul airport is near the passport/customs

entry. Obtain your visa BEFORE you enter the passport/customs entry line.

You will reach the baggage claim area after you get through customs.

Additionally, the Turkish consulate now provides advance purchase of a

Turkish tourist visa online at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/.

For further information, visit the Turkish consulate website: www.turkey.org. *Visa information is subject to change, so please visit the website for the most up-to-

date cost information.

Getting from the Airport to the Hotel

You can take a cab ride from the airport to the hotel. To do this, we suggest

you exchange a small amount of currency at the airport or simply withdraw

some Turkish Lira from an ATM machine, which you will find when you exit

the baggage claim area of the airport.

A cab ride from the airport to the city runs approximately $30-$40 (or at least

60 Lira). It is best to negotiate the cab fare BEFORE you get in the cab.

Be alert that scams charging 90 Lira or $100 are prevalent and should be

avoided. If that is the offer you receive, move on to the next cab for a better

price. They will realize you are informed and offer less.

By completing the travel buddy form that was included in your acceptance

materials, you can learn the names and travel schedules of other students and

make arrangements in advance to share a cab to the hotel. We strongly

encourage you to do so.

On-Site Orientation

A mandatory orientation is scheduled for Sunday, May 24th at 5:00pm. The

group will meet in the lobby of the Aparts at 4:30pm. Once you arrive on

Saturday, please make an effort to contact Professor Mazza to let him know

that you arrived. He will host an informal dinner on Saturday evening for

those who have arrived.

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Books/Materials/First Assignments

Prior to departure, most course materials will be posted on the KU Law

School’s website in the “Current Students” section. Any hard copy materials

required will be shipped to Istanbul for you to pick up during orientation.

Students may also wish to purchase a Turkey/Istanbul guide book prior to

departure to bring with you, such as Fodor’s or a Lonely Planet.

Pre-Departure Reading:

Prof. Mazza has suggested you read the following article prior to departure:

Finkel, Andrew. "The New Crossroads of History." Foreign Policy. April 9, 2012. http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2012/04/09/10_things_you_didnt_know_about_turkey

Computers/Internet Access

Whether you want to pack a laptop computer is up to you, but please note you

take it at your own risk should something go awry. If you can take notes by

hand, you shouldn’t need a computer to complete the coursework. However,

outlets are available in the classroom should you decide to bring your

computer with you. There is wi-fi access at both the apartments and the law

school.

The law school library (within limited hours) has computers on-site that

students can use for word processing and internet access. Also, Istanbul

contains many internet cafes, at which you can gain access to the internet and

send e-mail.

Weather

In Istanbul, the average minimum and maximum temperatures in May/June

are 60ºF and 82ºF. It will be mostly dry but sometimes humid.

The Aegean region centered on Izmir averages 645 mm/25 inches per year of

rainfall, and temperatures range from -8C/18F to 43C/109F, with average

humidity of 69%.

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Dress/Attire Recommendations

We would like to encourage you to pack one slightly formal outfit in case the

group is invited to participate in an official function. For men, this would

mean a tie and pair of khakis. For women, a dress or pants outfit should

suffice (business suit not required). Otherwise, casual clothing is fine (jeans,

khakis). Wearing short pants in and around the housing facility is fine, but

wearing them in more public settings, while not prohibited, will certainly

target you as a tourist.

It is important to note that Istanbul is a major European city, and women in

shorts and t-shirts are common but will mostly be tourists. And while Turkish

women do sometimes wear shorts, they more often wear skirts (even shorter

ones). However, if you plan to visit a mosque on any of your tourist visits, you

will need to be sure to have slacks, or a knee-length skirt or dress, as well as a

blouse or top with sleeves to at least the mid-upper-arm. Thighs, shoulders

and tops of upper arms are not allowed to be shown in mosques. You may

want to have a headscarf to cover your hair, but at the most popular mosques,

they will have scarves or robes for you to use for free if your attire is

questionable. Men should note that shorts and t-shirts are also not allowed in

mosques.

The housing facility has washers and dryers (as well as irons and ironing

boards) that can be used for a small fee. Laundry and dry cleaning services

are available in the surrounding neighborhood.

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Money & Shopping

Turkish notes are in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Liras (TL). The

lira is divided into 100 Kuruş (Kr), with coins in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25

and 50 and TL1. The current exchange rate is: Turkish Lira. $1 = 2.5 TL.

ATMs are prevalent in Turkey and in Istanbul especially. It is possible to get

around Turkey with nothing else but a credit or debit card. It is also easy to

change dollars in exchange offices, post offices (PTTs), shops and hotels;

however, banks may be more time-consuming.

Because cashing Travelers Cheques can be a hassle and the exchange rate is

usually slightly lower, using these is NOT recommended.

BARGAINING IS NOT ONLY ACCEPTABLE BUT EXPECTED in many shopping

locations. While sometimes stressful, bargaining is part of the shopping

experience. Some useful tips to keep in mind:

The asking price may be 30% or more than the appropriate price.

Eventually you will get a feeling of what the fair market prices are.

If you are uncertain about the fair price of an item, you should do more

research before purchasing anything.

You may want to wait to purchase souvenirs until later in the trip. By

that time, you will have a better sense of an acceptable price for an item.

Try to avoid showing excessive interest or need for a specific item.

Even if you value something highly, an air of indifference will help your

bargaining position.

It is okay to walk away from an item that you feel is too expensive. The

walk-away may reveal whether your last asking price was one the seller

legitimately disagreed with or one the seller would in fact take. It is

okay to return later and ask for the last price quoted.

Shopkeepers may be animated but try to avoid becoming personally

involved in the negotiation and stay polite; it is just business, after all.

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Shopping

In Turkey you are able to buy special handicrafts, which vary from one region

to another. Authentic Bazaars and Kilim workshops offer pleasant shopping.

The best-known shopping center is Kapalicarsi, the Grand Covered Bazaar of

Istanbul. The Spice Bazaar is also in the neighborhood.

There are a number of art and antique galleries in the neighborhood of the

Grand Bazaar. They sell pieces of Ottoman engravings, silverware,

needlework, illuminations, ceramics & tiles, paintings and contemporary art.

Other noteworthy items include hand-painted ceramics and porcelain,

originating from Iznik, Istanbul and Kutahya.

Please note that in tourist resorts, banks will be open longer and on the

weekends. But, typically, banks are open on weekdays from 8:30-12:00, 1:30-

5:00. Closed on Saturday and Sunday. Shops are typically open 9:30-7:00.

Most museums are closed on Mondays and the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is

closed on Tuesdays. Friday is Holy Day in Islam.

Tipping

In cheaper restaurants it's not necessary to leave more than a few coins in the

change plate. In more expensive restaurants, tipping is customary. Even if a

10-15% service charge is added to your bill, you're expected to give around

5% to the waiter directly and perhaps the same amount to the maitre d'.

Porters expect a dollar or so; in taxis you might like to round up the bill. In

other situations (for example, helpful guardians at archaeological sites)

delicacy is required. Although a tip may be initially refused through

politeness, you should offer the money a second and third time. After three

refusals, you can safely assume they really don't want the money.

Meals

Only lunches and dinner will need to be paid for on-site by the student

participants. The housing facility offers a complimentary breakfast. The

facility also includes a refrigerator in each room for storing food and

beverages, which are available at markets in the surrounding neighborhood.

Below you can find the average cost of a meal:

Budget: $2.50-$6.00

Mid-range: $6.00-$15.00

High: $15.00 -$25.00

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Time Difference & Keeping in Touch

Turkey is 8 hours ahead of Kansas (CST). Therefore, when it’s 12:00 noon in

Kansas, it’s 8:00 pm in Turkey. To call Turkey, the international prefix is +90.

Check with your local mobile phone carrier about using your phone overseas

with the purchase of a SIM card. If you don't have your own GSM mobile

phone, you'll probably use a public pay phone. Look for public phones near

post offices, hotels, transportation termini (bus and train stations), shopping

areas, and major public squares. Public phones operated by Türk Telekom

have pictograph instructions and operate on either credit cards (Visa,

Mastercard, American Express) or on phone cards (telefon karti, telekart) that

you buy from post offices, street kiosks and other places advertising Telekart

Satilir (Telekarts for Sale).

The cheapest way to call from Turkey to another country using the Turkish

telephone system has traditionally been to buy a Türk Telekom Telekart.

Internet-based calls can be far cheaper—only pennies per minute, or even free

if you use Skype (www.skype.com).

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Health & Safety Source: Turkey Consular Information Sheet, http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1046.html Turkey is generally safe, but domestic and regional tensions result in

occasional waves of low-level violence, particularly bombings. Terrorist

bombings over the past eight years – some causing significant numbers of

casualties – have struck religious, government, government-owned, political,

tourist and business targets in a number of locations in Turkey. These

incidents show an increased willingness on the part of terrorists to attack

Western targets.

A variety of leftist or Islamic terrorist groups have targeted U.S. and Western

interests as well. Terrorists claiming association with al-Qa’ida were

responsible for suicide bombings in Istanbul in 2003 that targeted Western

interests. The possibility of terrorist attacks, both transnational and

indigenous, remains high.

You should exercise caution and good judgment, keep a low profile, and

remain vigilant with regard to your personal security.

For the latest security information, you should check the State Department’s

website at http://travel.state.gov where the current Travel Warnings and

Public Announcements, including the Worldwide Caution Public

Announcement, can be found.

Street crime is relatively low in Turkey, although it has increased in large

urban centers such as Istanbul and Izmir. In Istanbul, street crime is most

common in the Taksim Square area, in Sultanahmet and in the areas

around the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar, which are also the hubs of

activity in the city. Visitors are often robbed while distracted by a staged

fight or altercation. Women appear to have been targeted for muggings or

robberies. It is strongly recommended that you leave your passport in the hotel

safe.

As in other large metropolitan areas throughout the world, common street

crimes include pick-pocketing, purse-snatching, and mugging. English-or

French-speaking foreigners have befriended the tourists and then drugged

them, using tea, juice, alcohol, or food. Two common drugs used are

Nembutal and Benzodiazepine which, when used incorrectly, can cause death.

In other cases, tourists are invited to visit clubs or bars, and then presented

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with inflated bills (often exceeding $1,000), and coerced to pay them by credit

card.

Students are encouraged to travel in groups. Students wishing to travel

outside of Istanbul on their own during the program should notify the

program director of when they plan to depart and return.

For general information about appropriate measures you can take to protect

yourself in an overseas environment, see the Department of State’s pamphlet

“A Safe Trip Abroad” and a “Student’s Abroad” guide at the following links:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html

http://studentsabroad.state.gov/index.php

Know what your Assist America, Global Emergency Services, coverage will

do for you by reading through the materials in your KU Orientation packet.

You can also go online and access pre-trip information on their website at:

http://www.assistamerica.com/Pre-Trip-Information.aspx. Enter the KU

Reference Number at when prompted of: 01-AA-LEW-05034 to access the

information.

Students with Disabilities

Prospective applicants are advised in the program materials that facilities in

Istanbul are generally not accessible to individuals with disabilities as

facilities within the U.S. are. Individuals with special needs must arrange for

special accommodations.

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Pre-Departure To Do List

1. See your doctor and dentist. Nothing ruins a trip like a toothache or

unexpected illness.

2. Be sure to bring extra contact lenses or glasses, and your prescription.

3. Visit your doctor and ask her/him to help you make a small medicine

chest for the trip. Have at least these items:

a. one treatment of a general antibiotic might be a good idea

b. appropriate cold medicines: Sudafed, nose strips, nose drops, cough

drops, etc.

c. sublingual melatonin -very good for sleeping and helping with jet

lag, also if you get a cold and cannot sleep

d. Stomach comfort relief such as Pepto Bismal or Immodium

These items should be packed in your suitcase. Airlines limit the

types and amounts of liquids you can bring in your carry-on

luggage.

The CDC advises packing a travel health kit. The full list of items

recommended by the CDC can be found at:

http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/content/pack-smart.aspx.

4. Make a photocopy of the first page in your passport to pack with your

checked luggage. If your passport is lost or stolen, this will make it

much easier for you and the embassy. The Office of Study Abroad also

has a copy, should you need one faxed to an embassy in Turkey.

5. Make copies of your credit cards, your passport, itinerary, and hotel

accommodations (contact information) to leave with someone you trust

at home.

6. Write down the Emergency Contact numbers listed on the back of this

handbook on your Emergency Contacts card provided in your

orientation packet. Carry this card with you through the trip. Also cut

out and take your Assist America card, which is provided in the

orientation packet.

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Tips for Short-Term Travel Packing

1. Eliminate items from your packing list whenever you can. Add

items if you must, but resist the temptation to add non-essentials. If

you're thinking, "I might need this", you're likely mistaken; if it's "I

can't survive without this", then keep it.

2. Minimize clothing by selecting one or two color scheme. Choose

fabrics carefully: natural fabrics can be cooler, but wrinkle more

easily, dry more slowly, and are generally heavier than synthetics.

Knitted fabrics are less prone to creasing. Choose only comfortable

clothing that can be coordinated in different ways. Include shawls,

scarves, vests, and ties as wardrobe extenders.

3. People over-pack because of timidity and fear of the unknown;

both largely results of inexperience. Please use this information in

conjunction with the information provided in the Office of Study

Abroad Student Handbook to pack effectively.

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Don’t Panic!

If you have questions about the information in this handbook, feel free to

contact Dean Stephen Mazza at smazza@ku.edu, the KU director, the KU

Office of Study Abroad at studyabroad@ku.edu prior to departure.

If you are already abroad and find that you did not bring with you some of the

suggested items, don’t panic. Many things can be worked out in Istanbul.

Handbook Sources & Other Useful Websites

http://www.turizm.net/turkey/index.html

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/middle_east/turkey/

http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Istanbul/index.html

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1046.html

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TOP 10 “RULES OF THE ROAD”

10. Dress conservatively and don’t draw unnecessary attention to yourself.

9. Be cautious with both American and international newfound friends.

8. Learn about and avoid dangerous areas and public demonstrations.

7. Always carry emergency numbers, local address, and Assist America

card.

6. Obey the laws of your host country, especially regarding alcohol and

drugs.

5. Socialize in groups and return home with people you know and trust.

4. Don’t go anywhere alone with a stranger.

3. Inform one or more people of your travel plans.

2. Secure your passport, credit cards, and ATM cards.

1. Don’t impair your judgment or make yourself vulnerable by drinking to

excess.

.