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13Jan

Living in Alanya: Why Foreigners Love This Mediterranean Hub

For thousands of expats living in Alanya, life is as exactly as it should be. Peaceful, serene, minimal maintenance and with bundles of sunshine for 300 days of the year. Alanya, on Turkey’s[...]

24Dec

Homes in Alanya for a Beachfront lifestyle

Anyone seeking a beach-side lifestyle in Turkey will find a delightful range of homes in Alanya that enable them to do just that. The growing reputation of the Mediterranean hub is appealing to[...]

19Dec

Celebrating Christmas and New Year in Turkey

Thinking of heading over to Turkey for Christmas or New Year? Do it, it's a great idea. Although Turks don't celebrate Christmas as such, many of the expats do and over New Year you are in[...]

12Dec

Living in Izmir: Why Expats Adore Turkey’s Pearl of the Aegean

The benefits of living in Izmir far outweigh any qualms foreigners may have about moving countries. We know deciding to live in a new location where the language, food and culture are different is a[...]

12Dec

Moving to Antalya: The How to Guide For Expats

Moving to Antalya is a big lifestyle decision to make, more so, if you are a foreigner. It not only involves a change of location, but a complete switch to a different language, cuisine, and[...]

10Dec

Turkey's Zero Waste Project and efforts to protect the environment

Over the past twelve months Turkey has ramped up efforts to reduce waste and become far more environmentally friendly. Since 2017, new recycling campaigns have saved over 30 million trees and more[...]

06Nov

Global Interest in Turkish TV Series Proves Fruitful for Turkey

Over the last decade, the country of Turkey has used various methods to promote itself to a worldwide audience, and efforts paid off. Foreign property purchases, the tourism industry and industry[...]

14Sep

Travelling Essentials to Pack for a Holiday in Turkey

While everyone looks forward to their holidays, a certain sense of dread creeps in when deciding what to put in our suitcase. So, we’ve put together a handy packing list for Turkey, that[...]

18Aug

Popular Turkish Clothing Brands for Online and High Street Shopping

The famous clothes designer Edith Head once said, "You can have anything in life if you dress for it" and judging from the many Turkish clothes brands with six-digit turnover figures, Turks[...]

10Aug

American Movies Shot in Turkey That Are Worth Watching

It may surprise you to know that many American movies shot in Turkey have broken box office records. To make a blockbuster film, you need creativity, inspiration, and passion and Turkey gives all[...]

19Jul

Books About Modern Turkey Worth Reading

Anyone looking for books about modern Turkey has an enormous range to choose from. Including well known foreign and Turkish authors to self-publishing newbies climbing the ranks of Amazon, themes[...]

13Jul

Why Living in Fethiye is an Expat’s Dream

Speak to expats living in Fethiye about their lifestyles, and you could end up wondering if they’ve discovered some kind of divine utopia that the rest of the world knows nothing[...]

01Jun

Istanbul Art Spaces

Art is seemingly everywhere in Istanbul from the sing song of the call out of various street sellers to the remarkable style of what various people are wearing and of course the incredible[...]

11May

Expat Living in Turkey: A Useful Guidebook for Practical Matters

Regardless of your nationality, expat living in Turkey is a subtle blend of good and bad. Most of the time, the dream of an expat life by the sea can be fully indulged in, as we soak up the gorgeous[...]

13Apr

Souvenir Shopping and Ideas for the Best Things to Buy

Many tourists enjoy souvenir shopping in Turkey. If you are looking for ideas of what to buy, take delight in knowing you have a huge choice from cheap and cheerful to luxurious and culturally[...]

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