Turkey became one of the most appealing destinations for travelers because of its accessibility, budget-friendliness and the variety of things that the country is offering. Tourism was heavily affected by terrorism for long years and people were scared to travel to Turkey however the situation got much better lately and there is no security problem for the last couple of years. People used to travel to Turkey without any hesitation to witness the Turkish hospitality, especially in the 60s and 70s Turkey was a major checkpoint of the hippie trail and there were no significant cases besides the backlash of few villagers among the others. Also, the crime rate remains low like in the past but something has started to occupy potential visitors’ minds, which is violence against women.
It is still obscure if the number of cases is recently raised that much or they become visible with the utilization of social media. But there is one explanation that makes sense about the phenomenon. The migration from the countryside to the industrial cities made certain things harder for women. They had to face and confront certain diversities coming from the foundation of modern Turkey and the behaviors adopted by the modern society of Turkey. It is not the village anymore but the family members or friends still try to carry on their traditions and most of the incidents result as a cause of this conflict. As stated before, news spread easier and wider than before and an assessment becomes inevitable. Well, it is indeed a very serious problem for the public, but the solution is likely hiding beneath the perception of the malignity.
If we return to the question, Turkey has not changed a lot since the 70s and still, the tourists are welcome along the country. The things to be considered and paid attention to are pretty much the same with every other country in the world for solo women travelers. They should, unfortunately, watch their behaviors especially to the opposite sex to avoid being misunderstood caused by the cultural diversities. It is not advised to wander alone in certain spots which are also dangerous for solo locals. The last thing is to be aware of the cultural and religious sensitivities before ruining stuff and that’s it. Remember that Turkey has lots of diversities between the regions and cultures may totally differ from each other. This is evidently what makes Turkey so special and unique.
When you consider the facts and watch yourself, Turkey will become one of your favorite destinations and there is nothing to worry about visiting Turkey. No matter what kind of a traveler you are, you will be able to find an appealing way to discover the abundance of Asia Minor.
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