Is Istanbul Turkey safe for American travelers?

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Leprechaun

Safer than your country i guess. Never seen a plane crash over here.

Mpamia

Why americans believe that everyone wants to hurt you? in fact we dont give a fig about you! lol

HolyWars

of course it's safe... it doesnt matter 4 us which nationality or race you are... anybody who comes to travel our country is our guests....

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Do you think such patient people will harm you? Besides we have better things to do than run along like wild with a burning American flag in our hands hunting down American tourists all around the country. You'll be ashamed of your ignorance when you arrive to Istanbul and when you see how safe it is.

mertev

safer than NY

Joannah

Generally speaking, no place is safe if you play the dumb traveller but speaking as a person with a good head on my shoulders, Turkey is one of the few places I've travelled to where I feel the most safe. The other being Azerbaijan. If I had security concerns I wouldn't be sending my 12 year old son there alone along with a couple of friends. He will be arriving in Istanbul on the 19th.

Ipek K

Yes it is.

Don't worry, you are not the first American who will be visiting Ä°stanbul.

mmozaa

there will surely be a lot of american travellers, tourists from whole world apart from you, so it is pretty safe don't worry.
but be careful about bag snatchers, drug addicts and traffic
eat fish, drink raki, enjoy the view, take photos and turn back to US

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I suppose it's safer than certain neighbourhoods in the Bronx or East LA...

Qu'est ce que tu pense?

No, we'll eat you alive and take all your money...of course it's safe! :-) Do you think an American citizen like me would be living in Turkey for the summer if it wasn't?

Totally Blunt

The first few posts show that the prejudice Westerners have against Turks is much stronger than the prejudice Turks have against Americans.

If you have any doubt, just ask the many Americans working in various private schools and companies.

ipek

IT IS SAFER THAN USA , especially safer then the Los angeles or newyork. wake up and smell the coffee arent you living in usa or some where else. hello from california.

expatturk

Of course, it's safe. Istanbul thrives on tourism and Americans are known as fairly decent spenders and valued for their likelyhood to tip service personnel. I have lived here for four years and have never encountered anyone who was offended by my nationality. Folks may be offended by American politics, but then ....
You may find that many Turks have already been to America or are hoping to visit in the future.

Claudia

Of course it`s safe.

KaraKiz

Most of us may be angry with Bush, but it's not about the American people. Tourists-our guests- are always welcome, whatever their nationality is. It's safer than your country, don't worry.

ithinkiatetoomuch

yes, you only have to watch out for pick pocket (sometimes little boys) on Istiklal street.
If that is your only problem then you are safe.

hello

of course it's safe

joeluw1977

Yes, Istanbul is safe for American Travelers. I'm sure you could even run around with an american flag sewn onto your backpack or clothing and most people would not care. However you may get into more political discussions than you care to hear. The major annoyances are the carpet boys, but I had absolutely no problems when I was there this year.

bill w Go Canucks Go ã€ãƒ„ã€‘

only if you sew a Canadian flag onto your backpack

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Enigma

If you get a dark tan and wear a burqa or turban, then yes, otherwise, take the Terminator with you!

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