Life in Turkey Blog Posts


Cappadocia Living: Life in Central Anatolia

Cappadocia Living: Life in Central Anatolia

For years, Cappadocia has been one of the top destinations in Turkey for travellers and tourists, becoming the third most visited region in Turkey. An important region in Turkish history, Cappadocia has also attracted many an expat and foreigner looking to make it their home. With amazing hot air ballon trips, underground cities, and cave hotels, lets take a look at living in Cappadocia - the fascinating, and not to be missed region of Turkey.


Five tips everyone should know before moving to Turkey

Five tips everyone should know before moving to Turkey

Turkey is a beautiful and fascinating country, a wonderful country that attracts thousands to relocate every year to new landscapes. But how well are you prepared for your move? From the essential art of haggling in the local market to the inevitable homesickness of pining for your home country, in this blog we give you a rundown on the five essential aspects of Turkish life and relocation tips you'll need to prepare for before you leave and start your new life in Turkey. 


Living or Travelling as a Solo Foreign Woman in Turkey

Living or Travelling as a Solo Foreign Woman in Turkey

"I have many female friends who live and travel around Turkey as solo foreign women. Most are from the UK and a few from countries like Germany or Switzerland. Strangely enough, they all have a common bond in that they feel safer in Turkey than they ever did in their home countries." Natalie Sayin provides us with an interview on travelling and living in Turkey as a solo woman, giving lots of tips and advice to anyone thinking of heading to Turkish shores alone in the near future.  


Driving in Turkey: Are You Up For the Challenge?

Driving in Turkey: Are You Up For the Challenge?

Over the last 10 years, the Turkish government have ploughed money into developing some of the finest quality roads to rival Western countries and improve infrastructure and access to main cities in the country. However, depending on who you talk to, it is not the roads that are the problem in Turkey, but the people driving on them! In this blog we give you our best tips to driving in Turkey as a foreigner without giving into road rage or ending the day bruised and battered. 


9 Turkish habits that will drive you crazy, and how to manage them

9 Turkish habits that will drive you crazy, and how to manage them

Moving to a new country isn’t easy. It’s not just sandy beaches and sparkling seas - navigating a new culture can be interesting at best, and utterly infuriating at its worst. From driving to queuing, discover the nine Turkish habits sure to drive a new expat round the ben. But don’t worry - we also give you a few ideas of how to manage them without blowing a gasket.


Europeans flee Spanish coast for Turkish havens

Europeans flee Spanish coast for Turkish havens

Spain, in particular the Costa del Sol, has always been a firm favourite with Brits, who have been moving their in the hundreds of thousands. However, the Eurozone crisis has turned the Spanish dream into a nightmare for many expats. High unemployment and plummeting property prices meant the end of the golden weather for many, who are heading home or looking further afield to more stable countries. We speak with former Spanish property owners who fell out of love with Spain and discovered a new life in Turkey.


Looking after Your Health While in Turkey

Looking after Your Health While in Turkey

Nobody likes to fall ill at the best of times, and falling ill whilst abroad is certainly not ideal. Whether you are on your summer vacation, or own a property and live in Turkey all year round, visitors and expats alike can enjoy peace of mind with the high quality of healthcare in Turkey and range of facilities readily available. In this blog we take a look at looking after your health while in Turkey, and what you can do to help prevent any health problems while on Turkish soil.


Road Tripping the Bodrum Peninsula

Road Tripping the Bodrum Peninsula

One of the most travelled regions in Turkey, the Bodrum peninsula on the Aegean coast of Turkey is a welcoming blend of modern lifestyle merging with old, traditional values. Stemming from a small fishing village, Bodrum has developed over the last 10 years to emerge as Turkey's premier destination for luxury and high class living. In this blog we take a look at roadtripping the Bodrum peninsula, including travel tips and must see's for anyone in the region.


Moving to Antalya with kids

Moving to Antalya with kids

Moving to Turkey with the whole family is not an easy decision to make. When Beatrice and Adam Solberg moved to Antalya with their young children all the way from Sweden in 2005, they had no idea they would be as settled nine years later with a motto of "young, free, and adventurous." In this blog we look at their life in Southern Turkey. 


Costs of living in Turkey versus the UK

Costs of living in Turkey versus the UK

Life in Turkey is certainly a lot cheaper than life in the UK, both in terms of property prices, and just general living costs - in this blog we dive into exactly how much it would cost you to live in Turkey permanently, what your outgoings would be, and compare those to that of life in the UK. You might be surprised at just how much of a saving you could make with your new Turkish life. 


Fethiye with children: the best kids activities in Fethiye

Fethiye with children: the best kids activities in Fethiye

With so many beaches, green areas, friendly people, and hotspots, Fethiye is a virtual playground for children to enjoy. In this blog we showcase just why those who move to Fethiye with kids will find that there is never a shortage of activities for the little ones and things to do to keep everyone happy in their new life in Turkey with the kids.


Moving to Fethiye with a family: the pros and cons

Moving to Fethiye with a family: the pros and cons

With great affordability and lovely family homes for sale, Fethiye is the ideal year-round destination for those looking to buy property in Turkey surrounded by beaches, centre's and all walks of life. With a plethora of natural beauty and sunny weather, more and more expats are seeking a new life in Fethiye. But with expats, more often than not, comes children. In this blog we look at raising a family in Fethiye, a look at the pro's and con's of taking children to Turkey.


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