For many, living in Belek is about pursuing a Mediterranean Turkish dream. As part of the larger Antalya region, the town presents newcomers with long beaches, a charming choice of shops,[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]