First of all, Turkey is not an Islamic country. If you define a country as Islamic, it means that the law, regulations and rules are in accordance with Islamic law, that is called sheria. However, it is true that Turkish people are mostly Muslims, nonetheless this fact alone does not make Turkey an Islamic country. For instance, Iran is an Islamic country. But Turkish state is secular. To answer the question, I don't think any foreigner in Turkey would have difficulty with food. I have many foreign friends who study here in Turkey, they do not have trouble with that. They enjoy eating Turkish food. Depending on where you plan to spend your time, you can also eat food from different parts of the world. Istanbul is a nice place for that. If you do not have time to eat, and want to spare more time to travel, try fast-food both in hamburger shops, and in kebab-houses. This might help http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_cuisine I think social life also depends on your destination. Diyarbakır would be very different that Istanbul, or Samsun would be different that Antalya. And also the relationship between the people differs. But there is nothing to worry about. It is true that Turkish people are usually conservative, but this does not mean that you are not going have friends here.

Family is regarded as something sacred, but this also differs from place to place. It is hard to generalize, but the family structure is more close in the east, more flexible in the west. Again, this is just a generalization. With regard to music, I think you should be listening to Turkish music during your stay here. Again Istanbul is the center of whole social and cultural activities. There are concerts of varying artists, local or foreigner. I am not optimistic about traveling issue, due to the place I live, Istanbul. But big cities have this problem usually. Before getting out of my house, I think twice. Buses are common, and also there is something called minibus (minibüs in Turkish) that is also very common. Cost of life? I do not think Turkey is expensive. One dollar is 1,5 and one Euro is 2 Turkish Lira. And there is kurush (kuruş in Turkish), 100 Kurush makes 1 Lira. Let me give you some examples; Prices may differ occasionally , but I just give these to make you have an idea 0,5 L Water ; 50 Kurush Bus Ticket; 1,30 Lira (around one dollar) Movie; From 10 to 20 Lira Ipod Shuffle 1 GB; 119 Lira Iskender Kebab; around 10 - 15 Lira Dolmush (another type of transportation) from Taksim (in Europe) to Kadıköy (in Asia) ; 5,5 Lira These are what I can say for now. If I'd know where you go, I'd be able to help you more. I wrote these according to my own experiences where I live, Istanbul. Istanbul is no different than any other European city. But wherever you go in Turkey, you are not going to have trouble and will be surprised by the hospitality of Turkish people. I hope you enjoy your trip.

i see that my answer is too flippant:P actually question is too general for turks we live there so we cant stuck on these simple things i think i cant summarize all of them here.. you must listen some foreigner people who have visited turkiye, so what problems did they have here, i just told about food beacuse i have no doubt about "you like our food" try this food; döner, kebap, baklava, sütlü nuriye, pişmaniye, lokum, kumpir, boza, tantuni, lahmacun, beyti, su böreği, mantı, güllaç, çinekop(fish) and lots of food..i just remember these for now. tea(special turkish glasses with 2 sugar :P ), nargile(if u smoke) i sometimes thank god that he gave us these many tasteful foods :P

you will find very smile people, good hotels, sun, beaches ans all want u )))

be careful about turkish food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! becasue you can gain weight in turkiye...