Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Turkey is undeniably one of the world's most unusual and captivating travel destinations. History buffs, culture vultures, foodies, architects, and beach bums still go there despite the country's ongoing political problems. From Istanbul, which straddles two continents, to Cappadocia, with its mythical fairy chimneys, to the countless Greek, Roman, and Armenian sites strewn throughout the country, to the idyllic southern beaches of Izmir and Antalya, one might spend months just visiting Turkey.