Ankara is Turkey’s capital, and the nation’s second largest city after Istanbul. It isn’t as developed Istanbul in terms of tourism, but you will be able to get a real taste for traditional Turkish life. There’s now a bus service that will take you directly from Ankara to Lebanon in less than a day. There is masses of Turkish architecture to be seen thru Ankara, and the Anitkabir is a museum of dome repute, offering those wanting some culture a look into the history of Turkey with some of its oldest artefacts being on show. The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations has been cited as a reason in itself to visit Ankara if you are an ardent supporter of Turkish history. It is usually advisable to go looking for a cafe with lots of local patronization, as this tends to indicate quality. There are other restaurants within the hotels that are springing up, but eating traditionally is a way to keep costs down. there are numerous good nightspots to get a drink, and dance to the local beat, but again it is sensible to do your homework as there are still some establishments that wouldn’t rate as highly on a travellers radar as they might do to a local. If in any doubt where you should go after dark, ask your tour guide, or the hotel concierge. international hotel chains have started to become more commonplace in Ankara, and they have costs that don’t suit all travellers pockets. If you’re prepared to find a room after you get to the city, then you could probably haggle a very good deal for a few nights.