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Thank you to everyone who responded. Very interesting discussion. I had figured as much being Thailand and all (and I love Thailand)....

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No recommends on dive shops as the two I used were subpar (sorry--can't recall the names). If you aren't pre-booking, check the equipment...

Saudi Arabia would be a bureaucratic nightmare for a visa. Friends who lived there and dove, said it was pristine underwater....

A fancy leather-bound blank page journal and some high quality drawing pens (the waterproof/professional kind)? He can write and sketch...

A nice pocket atlas? This way he can plot where he is going as well as have new found friends show him where they are from and get tips...

The Howard Johnson is fine. There is a prozzie problem, but it won't affect you. I would suggest staying out of the hotel bars, though if...

If you fly with Onur Air or AtlasJet, there is a free and efficient shuttle from Izmir airport to Kusadasi. ...

Forgot to mention--Check on the visa requirements for your country. You may not even need a visa.

Hmmm. The visas on arrival in Turkey are multiple entry and good for 90 days. She might as well get it during her layover as she would...

I think Kommagene is finally understanding the power of the internet and how damaging the traveler grapevine can be. I was just there last...

Just an update on getting to Mt. Nemrut from Urfa. The tour guide in the LP no longer exists--i have an old edition. A guy at the hotel...

Good info everyone! Thanks!

Thank you both for the quick response. Question answered! Thanks!

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