where is it safe to have an evening stroll abroad

C_Mababejive

virgin_moneysaver wrote: »

unfortunately Cyprus is now on the Euro, & seeing as a Euro is worth little more than a pound makes it expensive - but thank you anyway, it would have been a real possibility otherwise

You wont be missing much by not going to Cyprus IMHO

DKLS

virgin_moneysaver wrote: »

we are looking for somewhere outside the eurozone for a break at the end of June, because of the time we're going it rules out the caribbean etc - so that basically leaves the med/ africa area. We want somewhere that is safe to go for a stroll after an evening meal - we went to Egypt last year & was not advised to leave the hotel complex & short beach front area, there were armed security all around. We've been advised that Tunisia is also not advisable for this - how about Turkey, we've been looking at possibly Olu Deniz??

Let me guess scare mongering Reps?, I have walked about most evenings, whilst on holiday in Israel, Jordan and numerous places in Egypt and the Sinai, I even spent 3 weeks in the Gaza strip and was out every night I recent did a week with work in Libya, and again all was fine.

The rep in Jamaica was the best for me, she warned us that I would be murdered and my wife raped and murdered if we set foot out of the safety of the complex. What utter rot, we befriended a local cabbie who could have taught the Thompson rep a thing or two about being a rep and customer service and we had a hoot including some very late nights at some fantastic reggae clubs, bars and restaurants.

I would suggest packing a large amount of common sense and dont act like a victim, might seem an odd thing to say but you can spot the victims a mile off, and your average foreign scroat can recognise them immediately.
Also dont flaunt your worth, if your in some parts of the world, be subtle dont have 2ks worth of camera and 5ks worth of watch on your wrist where the average monthly wage is less than $50 a month.

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Thomas_Hardy wrote: »

I disagree - this is the first negative experience I have had in an Arabic country. I don't look to the stereotype of a country, I prefer to form my opinions based on personal experience.

But you're a man - of course you're going to view Arab countries differently.

I find Turkish men to be despicable and so does the missus.We went to Kusadasi a few years ago but never again. Constant wolf-whistling, leering and grabbing their crotches.
Mind you the wife is a bit of a looker so I suppose she must expect a certain amount of unwanted attention but generally Turkish men are about as subtle as a flying mallet.
Business-wise also I wouldn't trust a Turk.
I remember once having a drink in an Istanbul bar and watched the barman in front of me, bold as brass, re-filling a load of empty Perrier water bottles from the tap and re-stocking the fridge !
You're much better off in Greece. A truly civilised country, the crucible of democracy and fantastic people where women are respected and revered.

ttoli

virgin_moneysaver wrote: »

unfortunately Cyprus is now on the Euro, & seeing as a Euro is worth little more than a pound makes it expensive - but thank you anyway, it would have been a real possibility otherwise

Northern Cyprus uses the Turkish Lira, perfectly safe walking about, day or night.

C_Mababejive

Deleted_User wrote: »

But you're a man - of course you're going to view Arab countries differently.

I find Turkish men to be despicable and so does the missus.We went to Kusadasi a few years ago but never again. Constant wolf-whistling, leering and grabbing their crotches.
Mind you the wife is a bit of a looker so I suppose she must expect a certain amount of unwanted attention but generally Turkish men are about as subtle as a flying mallet.
Business-wise also I wouldn't trust a Turk.
I remember once having a drink in an Istanbul bar and watched the barman in front of me, bold as brass, re-filling a load of empty Perrier water bottles from the tap and re-stocking the fridge !
You're much better off in Greece. A truly civilised country, the crucible of democracy and fantastic people where women are respected and revered.

I agree,,remember Galipoli...viva Greece...:beer:

mcc100

virgin_moneysaver wrote: »

we are looking for somewhere outside the eurozone for a break at the end of June, because of the time we're going it rules out the caribbean etc - so that basically leaves the med/ africa area. We want somewhere that is safe to go for a stroll after an evening meal - we went to Egypt last year & was not advised to leave the hotel complex & short beach front area, there were armed security all around. We've been advised that Tunisia is also not advisable for this - how about Turkey, we've been looking at possibly Olu Deniz??

We're like you and always enjoy a walk in the evening and I'm just wondering why you want to avoid the eurozone.

If it's down to the poor exchange rate compared to last year then I would still rather choose somewhere where safety is not an issue, even if the cost is slightly higher.

As you are travelling in June the weather should be good anywhere in the Med.

Tojo_Ralph

Deleted_User wrote: »

I remember once having a drink in an Istanbul bar and watched the barman in front of me, bold as brass, re-filling a load of empty Perrier water bottles from the tap and re-stocking the fridge !

A cunning plan were it not for the fact that Perrier is carbonated.

budgetflyer

Tojo_Ralph wrote: »

A cunning plan were it not for the fact that Perrier is carbonated.

He had a sodastream under the counter too:rotfl:

virgin_moneysaver

thanx again for all info, its all subjective, I know, horses for couses & all that, & it wasn't a rep that advised us but a hotel employee, but the gun toting security was enough of a clue. We didn't want to travel the 3 hours to a London airport, just use our own local one so that cut back our choices - we've now booked an 11 night stay at a smaller adult only hotel just outside Olu Deniz in Turkey

Excited13

Dumbe wrote: »

What about Singapore or Dubai .. Both Extremely safe.

Singapore you could leave your laptop on a table in a cafe come back an hour later and retrieve it!

Dubai is also very safe to wander about at night.

Singapore is very safe I went on my own and even late at night I felt very safe. I would recommend it to anyone just a shame I can't go back this year.

In relation to Tunisia I went last year with some friends and we left the hotel several times and didn't come across any problems.