Civilizations and empires are piled on top of each other like strata in Istanbul. The city on the European side is built on what is known as the 'Seven Hills' which are very steep so, in[...]
When telling others that I live in Istanbul I usually get a collective “oooo” and “ahhhh”. Istanbul has an air about it and even if a person has never been here or has just[...]
The relaxed lifestyle of western Turkey easily lures in expats of various nationalities of which some choose to live in Bodrum, a rugged peninsula made up of small coastal resorts and a bustling[...]
When you arrive to live in Turkey full-time, you can fall back on seeing out your 90-day holiday visa before you need to act. But when that finishes, what happens next? To stay for an extended time[...]
Izmir, Turkey's third biggest city, is probably the nearest you can get to a city with a Western vibe. Many have likened it to Paris or Madrid for its cosmopolitan, liberal atmosphere and living[...]
When delving into Turkish wedding traditions, the first thing to know is this big affair sees hundreds of invites handed out to family and friends. Whether done on a budget or unlimited expense,[...]
Buying Property in Calis Beach versus Ovacik Anyone looking at buying property in the Fethiye region of Turkey is making a wise long-term investment. As one of the most desired locations on the[...]
The official stats are in and the Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security say that in 2017, 87,000 foreigners working in Turkey had their work permit applications approved. The many different[...]
Such is the advance of technology, no matter what your device is, millions of apps for expats living in Turkey make life easier. Although the transition to moving here may seem stressful, there is an[...]
The New York Times called Istiklal Avenue, “Istanbul’s Times Square” and they weren’t wrong. As the hub of new Istanbul, and the face of tourism and shopping, it is the most[...]
Many expats spending a considerable amount of time in Turkey, eventually adopt Turkish mannerisms without realising it. Known as the “rub off effect” this refers to something we[...]
These days, all the media hype about travel in Turkey generally focuses on how many foreign nationalities are visiting the country. Yet over the last eight years, domestic tourism in Turkey has risen[...]
Potential customers always ask us whether it is easy to get internet access in Turkey. With either plans to move and live here permanently, or use their new property as a holiday home, everyone wants[...]
In the past, many misconceptions about Turkey floated around the globe. Thankfully, the internet, mass publicity campaigns and increased tourism have laid the more ridiculous myths to rest. These[...]
The real estate market of modern-day Turkey is undergoing massive modernisation, but the historical houses of Safranbolu will forever be preserved in their natural state. Reflecting the cultural[...]