Here are some photos of what to expect:
https://www.google.de/search?q=serpme+kahvalt%C4%B1&tbm=isch
The Turkish city that lives for breakfast
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Re: The Turkish city that lives for breakfast
#22Having heard the hype about this famous breakfast I have to admit to being a little underwhelmed when I experienced it myself, so ymmv. Apart from that my trip to Eastern Turkey was brilliant and as with others I wholeheartedly recommend it. So much amazing history and scenery, friendly people, easy travel. I'd suggest it's safer with at least two of you and I'm not sure I'd visit Diyarbakir area if I went again now.…
> Don't mention the Armenian genocide. What happens when you do? Do people just stop being nice to you or way more?
For example, on the way to Ani our taxi driver stopped at a memorial at the side of the road and told us hundreds of Turks were killed by Armenians in various horrendous ways here. Never mind that the generally received version is pretty much the exact opposite! I kept my lip firmly buttoned.
Re: The Turkish city that lives for breakfast
#23Having heard the hype about this famous breakfast I have to admit to being a little underwhelmed when I experienced it myself, so ymmv. Apart from that my trip to Eastern Turkey was brilliant and as with others I wholeheartedly recommend it. So much amazing history and scenery, friendly people, easy travel. I'd suggest it's safer with at least two of you and I'm not sure I'd visit Diyarbakir area if I went again now.…
> Don't mention the Armenian genocide. What happens when you do? Do people just stop being nice to you or way more?
As I mentioned in the other comment thread, you'll enjoy the culture and the relationships if you manage your political ambition. Travel gives its best taste when you focus on the moment that you are.
Re: The Turkish city that lives for breakfast
#24Earlier quoted context omitted.
> As long as you don’t get yourself in trouble intentionally, you’ll be safe though. What do you mean with that part?
There is a lot of military check points, many undercover cops. So you need to manage your ambition about politics when you’re there. just be a tourist and you’ll be fine :)
>So you need to manage your ambition about politics
A polite way of saying "don't be that jerk that goes to someone else's home/town/county/state/country just to tell them what they're doing wrong" which really shouldn't be that hard to do if you're distracted by all the other touristy things you should be doing.
Edit: I know this is gonna get down-voted because it's not "nice" but it's true. You shouldn't go to where someone else lives and tell them they suck or they're doing it wrong and expect to be treated nicely.
Re: The Turkish city that lives for breakfast
#25Earlier quoted context omitted.
> Don't mention the Armenian genocide. What happens when you do? Do people just stop being nice to you or way more?
Without any idea of the correct answer, I just know that it's a bad idea. Don't bring up politics in a foreign country.
Or in your native country.
Re: The Turkish city that lives for breakfast
#26Having heard the hype about this famous breakfast I have to admit to being a little underwhelmed when I experienced it myself, so ymmv. Apart from that my trip to Eastern Turkey was brilliant and as with others I wholeheartedly recommend it. So much amazing history and scenery, friendly people, easy travel. I'd suggest it's safer with at least two of you and I'm not sure I'd visit Diyarbakir area if I went again now.…
> Don't mention the Armenian genocide.
Also don't be Jewish.
Re: The Turkish city that lives for breakfast
#27The kaymak and honey combination must be my favorite breakfast. Once I pop, I can't stop. Makes me wish I lived in Turkey just for that.
Re: The Turkish city that lives for breakfast
#28Having heard the hype about this famous breakfast I have to admit to being a little underwhelmed when I experienced it myself, so ymmv. Apart from that my trip to Eastern Turkey was brilliant and as with others I wholeheartedly recommend it. So much amazing history and scenery, friendly people, easy travel. I'd suggest it's safer with at least two of you and I'm not sure I'd visit Diyarbakir area if I went again now.…
> Don't mention the Armenian genocide. Also don't be Jewish.
How big of a problem is that, really?
Re: The Turkish city that lives for breakfast
#29Having heard the hype about this famous breakfast I have to admit to being a little underwhelmed when I experienced it myself, so ymmv. Apart from that my trip to Eastern Turkey was brilliant and as with others I wholeheartedly recommend it. So much amazing history and scenery, friendly people, easy travel. I'd suggest it's safer with at least two of you and I'm not sure I'd visit Diyarbakir area if I went again now.…
> Don't mention the Armenian genocide. Also don't be Jewish.
Being jewish isn't a problem in Turkey in general. In Southeast Turkey (Kars, Van etc) it's probably more of a concern if you're Kurdish due to historical tensions with the PKK and Kurds in general.
Re: The Turkish city that lives for breakfast
#30Earlier quoted context omitted.
> Don't mention the Armenian genocide. What happens when you do? Do people just stop being nice to you or way more?
As I mentioned in the other comment thread, you'll enjoy the culture and the relationships if you manage your political ambition. Travel gives its best taste when you focus on the moment that you are.
Some of us enjoy the angry debates... :)