Two months back (March 2011), we  checked the Turkish Embassy at the Dubai World Trade Center for visa requirements. As a Filipino, we're not as privileged to be among the countries exempt from visa or of countries who can obtain visa at any Turkish border gate (If you have searched and your nationality belongs on either list, you may not read on :) ). But I'm still glad our Turkey Tourism Visa can be issued by the consulate which can be claimed the next day.On my first visit, I got these information from the paper available at the reception. Be wary though that this is as of March 2011:

BASIC VISA INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS

- Visa application timings are 10:00 - 12:00; Sunday to Thursday
- Make your visa application in person at least one week before you proceed to Turkey to avoid any inconvenience.
-Visa information and for different countries may be found here: http://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/Homepage.aspx
- Basic documentations for visa applications are:

I'm just to too sleepy now, but it's still early, I hope it's not something to do with telling myself recharge and welcome back to reality! I'm trying to ward off worries of making up for the four days of missed work.

We just came back on a five-day trip and isn't it liberating forgetting all about other concerns than to appreciate the host place and survive being in there?