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Old 11 Apr 2016
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Current Situation in Turkey

I was planning a moto trip to turkey for the month of July, but I'd like some advice on the current security situation.

There have been several suicide bombings in Ankara and Istanbul in the past few months, and there was just a bombing in Dagubayazit in the east last week. I recognize the first two ISIS attacks were aimed at large gatherings to inflict the maximum amount of casualties to generate the largest news coverage possible and it is unlikely to be caught in one.

I also recognize that the PKK was responsible for the bombing in the east which was aimed at the police and military forces, and the PKK has no interest in targeting or kidnapping westerners.

What I'm wondering if it's safe to travel overland throughout the country. We will not be traveling near the Syrian border towns, but if anyone knows of any other troubled areas their advice would be much appreciated.
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Turkey

I´m in Cirali now, and was coming from Istanbul.
There wasn´t any issue. Stay away from the estern part and you´ll be fine.
Avoid gatherings, the company of police and military installations..
Although I visited touristic places in Istanbul, I didn´t feel unsafe.
But yo never know. There are almost no western tourists, some from Iran, enjoing the freedom. But in 4 days in Istanbul I only saw 5 tourists from the west.
The situation can change very quick. Around elections, and political events it could get hairy though.
Turkey is still a marvelous place to be!
Nice people and nice country!! Enjoy, and unworry!
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Hi..
no worries for being in Turkey except the south east part of the country. Rest is safe and enjoyable..
here below my blog adress for bike routes. I hope it helps u.
Motocycle routes in Turkey- Turkiye Motosiklet rotaları
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