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20Jan

2018 outlook for Turkey's property market

With a booming economy, Turkey's tourism and property markets are set to see major bounce backs in 2018. For centuries, Turkey has been a melting pot of cultures, diversity, food and[...]

20Jan

Istanbul: A high-tech hub of innovation

Turkey's biggest city has emerged in recent years as a favoured hub for start-up businesses and cutting-edge industry. Here in Istanbul, with a city of 30 million, you can still make a name and[...]

19Jan

Fees and Insurances in Turkey

Settling into your new property in Turkey? That's the best bit. The hard part is just beginning as you contemplate what you will spend annually to stay safe and sound in paradise. If you have[...]

19Jan

11 Turkish footballers playing abroad

At Turkey Homes, we know how fanatic the nation is about football. Whether it's Galatasaray, Besiktas, Fenerbahce, or even Didimspor, football, just as much as politics, divides family and[...]

18Jan

Turkey's Schooling System for Expats

Foreign families moving to Turkey face a maze of options, language barriers, cultural differences and difficult decisions when they try to find the best school for their children. If choosing the[...]

15Jan

Bergama, a lesser known heritage town in Turkey

Located in the Northern Aegean, Bergama is one of the most populous places of Izmir, Turkey with almost equal number of features. With a small part of it on the coastline, Bergama is in inland yet[...]

15Jan

Mobile Phone Operators in Turkey and How to Register Your Phone

With 80 million potential customers from the Turkish population, it is no surprise that mobile phone operators in Turkey are part of a lucrative industry generating billions in revenue every year.[...]

11Jan

Costly Travel Mistakes to Avoid in Turkey

There is a time-honoured belief that travel broadens the mind. Mark Twain, author of the most famous travel book “Innocents Abroad” summed it up perfectly when he said, “Travel is[...]

09Jan

Turkish Banking for Expats and Foreigners

The Turkish banking system has evolved in the last ten years to accommodate all the needs and wants of expats and foreigners with a connection to the country. With a variety of services offered, many[...]

03Jan

Best Places to Live in Turkey for Expats: Retire to the Sun

When considering the best places to live in Turkey, we should look at many factors. There are many places, from natural beauties to major cities and popular tourist destinations. Some offer rich[...]

26Dec

Things to do in Gocek

One of the best ways to explore the coast of Turkey is a week-long tour sailing. This is exactly the way I was introduced the bays of Fethiye, one of those being the posh shopping bay of[...]

12Dec

Mardin: Unmissable Yet Unknown

Turkey is a great location to access all things historical. If you think that the western part of Turkey is soaked in culture, just wait until the experience the Eastern regions. The city of[...]

12Dec

Konya and Rumi: Reaching for Spiritual Peace

Mention spiritual peace and the essence of being at one, and most people will mention the timeless, world-renowned Buddha. Yet, hardcore spiritualists will also pay homage to Rumi, and even though[...]

04Dec

6 Male Turkish TV Stars Worth Watching

After the USA, Turkey has achieved an impressive record of being the second highest exporter of TV series. Latest stats say yearly profits from Turkish soap operas and dramas exported abroad will[...]

30Nov

Top Diving Sites of Kaş

Located three hours’ drive west of Antalya on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, Kaş is a popular tourist town. Surrounded by soaring mountains and bordered by the sparkling blue Mediterranean,[...]

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