What To Wear and Pack for Turkey in May - Cappadocia, Kas, Pamukkale, Istanbul

[@denizdenakaplan3481]

I'm saying this as a Turkish woman - there are no particular dress codes in Turkey. You can wear whatever you like. Of course, don't go inside a mosque wearing mini shorts, but other than that, wear and express yourself however you like! You wouldn't wear inappropriate clothes inside a church so same goes for mosques.

[@niamhharikasen7848]

I'm half Turkish my dad is karadenizli. It's so difficult being in this heat and having to wear something less revealing because otherwise my relatives will talk about me and my parents badly. My mom who's a bold Irish lady doesn't care but my dad sometimes tells me to cover up because men there are perverted which bothers me a lot. Why am I the one covering up just because men are staring as if they've never seen bare skin before? I guess you can wear whatever in bigger cities like Istanbul Izmir and co. but in e.g. Samsun it's not that easy unfortunately.

[@mavera-5777]

Çok teşekkürler! I'm going to Turkey in a few weeks and I was wondering whether there were some rules about dress code, especially in religious places, I was really worried about not knowing about some cultural elements and therefore disrespecting your culture... Do you have any other suggestions for when you enter mosques apart from not wearing revealing and inappropriate clothes? Is there something that is to be avoided in order not to be disrespectful to your culture and religion? Edit: typo

[@denizdenakaplan3481]

@@mavera-5777 firstly, thank you for being considerate! Much appreciated. But just remember - not all Turks are Muslim / religious. The numbers are false and show government records as per the citizenship card. It is not my religion and not the religion of many. Many Turks identify as agnostic or atheist. Apart from your outfit, there isn't much else to report from my end in terms of mosques. Some mosques might want you to drape a scarf over your head (orthodox churches do this, too). Obviously don't talk too loud and follow the security / museum staff's advice. Nothing to worry about and don't believe what you read on the internet! Turks come in many colours so culture norms vary, but they're very hospitable people so they won't get offended by anything that you do that easily...

[@lapkalapka3185]

Is it okay to wear shorts and tops?

[@priyakommaraj]

Staying 4days and not having hot air balloons at all is scary, which month did you go? And I’m travelling in November to turkey only for hot air balloons and would you know if it will be available during 3rd week of November?

[@GuideGuides]

I love that you're showing where you found your clothes as well. Extremely helpful!

[@bwrangham]

This is exactly what I wanted to see before my upcoming trip to Turkey! Thank you!

[@travelpockets]

Yay! So happy to hear that. Have a great trip in Turkey💕

[@awsheit]

You just saved my ass. Im over here trying to min max all the things people are wearing in America and it's trash compared to turkey. Thank you, I leave in two weeks!

[@jenniscott]

Thank you for this 🙌🙌 I searched for what to wear in Turkey and you really delivered! And I'm going in may 😍 so this is perfect!

[@travelpockets]

Yay! I'm so happy to hear that this video helped you out. You're going to have such an amazing time in Turkey. May is a perfect time to go. Enjoy!!

[@ramazanontheway4183]

I’m Turkish and English and a Muslim, I haven’t been to Turkey in years but anyways I really respect how you bought a headscarf just for the mosque! Some people might have just walked in, idk! Well you seemed to enjoy it! Xx

[@travelpockets]

Thank you so much for noticing! I try to do as much research as I can before visiting any new country. I want to be as respectful as possible to the culture ☺💕

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

Glad you made this video you're dresses and outfits were so pretty and lightweight great choices because it's hot there. I love Lulu's they have a great selection of dresses for sure, dresses/jumpsuits are very easy to pack take up less space in luggage when traveling so you can pack more.

[@travelpockets]

I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the video, Lisa! Choosing dresses from Lulu's was a lot of fun for this trip :) And yes, summer is SO much easier to pack than fall or winter.

[@mariabenzan8363]

Great clothes thank you I'm going in May

[@travelpockets]

Thank you! I'm so excited for your trip in May!! Have a great time😊

[@GuideGuides]

Also, SUPER impressive that you managed with only three pairs of shoes!

[@travelpockets]

Haha, thank you! Summer packing is way easier to pack only several shoes. Winter packing is another story!

[@happyasthereeverwas]

Thanks so much for the info!!

[@travelpockets]

You're so welcome!🥰

[@Tararsupport]

I would like to visit turkey in May

[@travelpockets]

May is the perfect time to visit Turkey!

[@saghaarii1136]

I'll be traveling in May also. I have friends in Istanbul now and it seems cold and rainy, so hoping that the weather turns out better in a couple weeks!

[@pritishah2227]

Hello dear I n my daughter r coming in October end till November 1 week so wich tips of clothes I need to pack plz guide me

[@GODISMYSTERIOUS]

To make life simple, wear linen shirts, long sleeve tunics, soft leggings and walking shoes.

[@ashleyflake6778]

Such a great video!! Do you have a link for your hat? It’s so cute!!

[@travelpockets]

Thank you!! I actually borrowed that hat from my friend so I’m not sure where she got it from😅 I feel like Gigi Pip has similar hats like that one?

[@ashleyflake6778]

@@travelpockets Oh haha!! Ok, thank you!!! I will check those ones out!!! :)

[@marionmassaquoi8982]

Please can you tell me the names of the hotels you stayed in during your trip? Thank you 🙏

[@travelpockets]

Sure thing! You can find all the hotels I stayed at in the description here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqnGq4WuYtyXj8ksi=Hcpb_ZUBpMnlVE6H

[@gemegeme1924]

I like colors of your hair , how you make it ? (( Spray ? Dyeing ? Cream ? ... ))

[@travelpockets]

Thank you! My hairstylist dyes it first. Then at home, I use a mask conditioner to keep it pink with this: amzn.to/3GDyHnw

[@ashal1516]

tell me what to wear in turkey in end of aug and start of sep....i ll visit in start of september so tell me what type of weather

[@Jitwatch]

What time you shot video at pamukkale? Morning or afternoon? Not many tourist in video.

[@travelpockets]

It's best to go in the morning before all the tourists arrive. Here's a guide if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6bbZqKpbpqkba8

[@DestinationNmore]

I don't think there is any dress code in Turkey, I found especially the young generation of turkey more fashionable and well dressed, the only time time that you have to wear something modest is when you go to a mosque

[@priyakommaraj]

Staying 4days and not having hot air balloons at all is scary, which month did you go? And I’m travelling in November to turkey only for hot air balloons and would you know if it will be available during 3rd week of November?

[@travelpockets]

We went in May. The hot air balloons fly everyday, but if the winds are too strong, they cancel.

[@MalwaBelt-2007]

which month did you went to cappadocia?

[@travelpockets]

Went to Cappadocia in May

[@dingana29]

Is this beginning of May or end of May? Thanks!

[@travelpockets]

This is end of May. 5/20 - 5/31.

[@claudiabarlesi8245]

I'm leaving in 2 days for staying 6 days.. I bring only 2 clothes change and I'll buy there the rest...everyone told me cheap clothes and cotton quality

[@sarzanazaman8387]

Please let us know how's the weather there now and any travel essentials. I'm planning to visit in 1st week of July

[@claudiabarlesi8245]

@@sarzanazaman8387 it is hot but quiet windy..some evenings I wear a light cotton jacket

[@elisepoulain6856]

Is that a joybird sofa?

[@travelpockets]

It's from Article :)

[@maggiesanchez6286]

A lot of talk go to the Point ,omg really just tell people what will be best to bring

[@GODISMYSTERIOUS]

Your long dress is not my taste.