Life in Turkey Blog Posts

Believe it or not, we promise to you that there is much more to Turkish food than the traditional kebab or doner. In a blog that is sure to arouse the taste buds in many, we bring you our guide to enjoying Turkish street food and give you our top 15, yes 15, Turkish dishes to try for you foodies out there. Don't worry, we haven't left out the kebab or doner - we love them just as much as you do. Think we haven left something off our list? Let us know what Turkish food you love and enjoy most and we just might feature those in our next blog. 

Those of us who have animals, know that an animal is certainly for life. Falling in love with your pet is easy, but what happens when you also fall in love for a region abroad? How easy is it to take animals abroad and back home? Karen tells her story about how she fell in love with Fethiye but was reluctant to move to Turkey at first for fear of leaving her beloved cat, Bungle, back home in the UK. It turns out, bringing a pet to and from Turkey isn't as hard as Karen first thought. Read how you can do the same, here with this blog and guide to all you need to know about pets and life abroad. 

Do you find yourself sitting in your desk job on a rainy day in the UK wondering just what life would be like if you got up and moved to a warm country abroad? Find out exactly what life is like in Turkey for those that decided that enough is enough - those that got up, chased the dream, and are now enjoying life in Turkey working (if that's what you call test driving yachts, chasing the sun in the Mediterranean, and enjoying fine dining under the stars in t-shirts and shorts) Have a read of Adrian's journey to Fethiye where he now works and lives - will you be brave enough to follow in his footsteps?

Straddling two different continents, home to over 12 million residents, Turkey's largest and busiest city - you might think that life in Istanbul could be a bit overwhelming, not knowing which area to visit or which district is best for certain pasttimes. In this blog we give you inside knowledge to surviving Istanbul and experience Turkish culture like never before. From trendy districts such as Bahcesehir or Cihangir, to where old meets new in Cukurcuma, Istanbul is awash with a history like no other city - come explore with us. 

Bodrum is home to people from all walks of life, from all ages, and cultures. You might not necessarily think that Bodrum will capture your heart, but once you spend any period of time in this haven in Turkey - you will soon be calling Bodrum 'home'. From being "adopted" by Turkish families, welcomed into the relaxing pace of life in Bodrum with a pot of tea, to endless nights of partying by the beaches; read one man's story on hipster Bodrum leading the way for those seeking a bohemian lifestyle in Turkey. Warning: one read of this blog will surely leave you green with envy at life in Bodrum; read with caution. 

Perhaps not known for its wealth of National Parks, did you know that Turkey is actually home to over 80 of them? With each measuring thousands of hectares in size, it is most definitely worth taking a closer look at for anyone travelling through Turkey. Discover some of the hidden gems in this blog as we take a deep look into the diverse selection of parks ranging from the impressively sized Mount Ararat National Park to The United Nations protected Canakkale-Gelibolu Peninsula Historical Park to the gorgeous nature retreat Artvin-Hatila Valley National Park.

Since first being introduced to golf in the 1800's, Turkey has become one of the premier locations for golf around Europe with hundreds of thousands of tourists heading each year to one place - Belek. Home to over 17 Championship Quality golf courses, Belek is a golfers paradise that attracts those who are looking for exotic holiday homes within walking distance to world class clubhouses and golf courses. Within driving distance to neighbouring regions, Belek awaits over 300 days of sunshine per year, and you'll find plenty of expats and friendly faces awaiting. Find out what makes Belek tick here. 

Awash with a rich cultural history, lots of fantastic sites and places to see such as: Apollo Theatre, Aspendos Bridge, plenty of museums, a golden beach, calm water, and not forgetting properties starting from as low as 70,000 Euros; there are many sides to Side that make this charming region within Antalya one of the favourite hotspots for overseas investors, lifestyle buyers, and those looking to retire abroad - read on to discover what makes Side tick and why you should consider Side when looking for your dream home in the sun and follow in the steps of Alexandra and Cleopatra by making Side your secret getaway. 

You will not look back on Istanbul nights and remember having lots of sleep: the city's nightlife is certainly not for the faint-hearted. Turkey's largest city, where two continents collide, where east meets west, has plenty in reserve for the night owl.  Whether you are up all night to a song, or up all night for some fun, one thing for sure, you will be up all night getting lucky.  Check out Club 360, Reina on the Bosporus but firstly check if you are on the Istanbul Club list and that's before you even look to buy a house in Istanbul.

If we said to you the words 'fashion elite' or 'fashion capitals around the globe' - what would instantly come to your mind? Cities like London, New York, Milan, Paris - of course, who can blame you; all well known fashion capitals around the world, but what about Turkey? Where does Turkey stand amongst the fashion world? You all know there are lovely luxury villas for sale in Turkey, however, fashion??? We take a look at what the future holds for the ever growing Turkish fashion empire, including some top must watch fashion designers to keep an eye on for 2014. Have a read, you might be surprised at just what you can find in Turkey when it comes to fashion.

From calamari to caviar, looking at the finest examples of haute cuisine in Turkey, the fine and intricate way to prepare exotic meals of the highest mouth watering quality is becoming ever more popular on Turkish shores as world class chefs and restaurants implement the complicated French preparation into some of the most famous restaurants in the country. Find out exactly where to find the highest quality examples of haute cuisine influence on restaurants in Turkey.

With so many hotspots around Europe for water lovers to choose from, here is our guide to the top destinations for watersports in Europe - giving you everything from snorkelling with exotic sea creatures, to parasailing off high mountains plunging down to the turquoise waters below, plus, you don't need to head all the way out to Australia to catch some humongous waves, there are plenty of surfing spots to be found in Europe and we give you access to our top locations in this must-read blog on watersports in Europe.