50 Places Women Should Never Travel Alone
| November 9, 2016
Istanbul, Turkey
Visiting Turkey can be an irresistible draw for those looking to experience cultural history at its finest. Istanbul contains architectural remnants of Roman, Egyptian, and Byzantine influences. Sadly, violence against women is not readily talked about in Turkey, and gender-related crimes happen often.
The lack of clear dialogue and hazy attitude towards women’s rights should make even the smallest feminist inside us shy away. Take in all that cultural history with a couple of your lady friends instead.
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