We Brits have a peculiar relationship with the sun. We treat it like a rare, precious gem.
“Quick, get the factor 4 out! We’ve only got two hours before the clouds return!”
In Turkey, that factor 4 might as well be butter.
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You need SPF 50, and you need to reapply it every two hours.
I know, I know—it’s greasy and annoying. But a lobster-red sunburn will ruin your holiday faster than a failed Tinder date.
You’ll spend three days peeling like a snake, and trust me, that’s not a good look on the beach.
Heat Exhaustion: The Party Pooper
You’re walking through a Turkish market, bargaining for a fake handbag—classic tourist behavior.
Suddenly, you feel weak, dizzy, and your heart is pounding like a drum.
That’s heat exhaustion. It’s your body’s way of saying, “Mate, sit down or I’ll make you.”
British tourists often mistake this for a bad kebab or a hangover.
So they reach for another beer instead of a shady spot and some water.
Not a great plan. In fact, that’s a spectacularly bad plan.
