Places that were overhyped for you?

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And places that surprised you?

pablo.s · Answer

Overhyped: Pamukkale midday in August. Surprise: Mardin.

ana_r · Answer

Ölüdeniz felt like a resort strip. Kayaköy above it was magic though.

james.t · Answer

Overhyped for me: Istiklal. Surprise: Kadıköy.

rania.m · Answer

Şirince. Too many shops. Surprise: Eskişehir!

vagabond_vic · Answer

Not overhyped: Cappadocia. It's even better in person.

rachel.w · Answer

Bodrum town was meh. Gümüşlük was lovely.

mapmaker_mo · Answer

Surprise: the Black Sea mountains. Felt like Switzerland.

ella_j · Answer

Overhyped: the "sunset point" in Göreme with a crowd of 500.

burak.s · Answer

Surprise: Gaziantep for food. Best of the trip.

harry_g · Answer

Ephesus was crowded but still incredible, not overhyped.

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