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Legendary expat series: Meet the Gallipoli Artist
Craig Roach, aka the Gallipoli Artist, is an Australian expat who has been introducing the region to fellow expats and foreign visitors for over two decades more
Turkey's most exciting and anticipated fairs come to town
It is fair time for Istanbul where the biggest travel, adventure and video game conventions will take place in the next month. Better mark your calendars, if you want to learn the latest trends More
Where is the love? Tips for finding romantic connections
With less than a month left for Valentine's Day, singles in Istanbul are looking for the love of their life with speed dating and match-making events organized by the city's expat community More
10 Turkish chefs making names for themselves abroad
There are number of talented Turks showcasing innovative Turkish cuisine, and others are becoming household names with their restaurants all over the world More
For the love of Fethiye: Thriving expat community finds its place
The southern holiday town of Fethiye is one of the first choices of expats who want to settle down in Turkey, and an expat, who has been living in Fethiye for more than a decade, brings the expat community together More
Culinary maestros: Turkey's top chefs
Turkey has a rich and ancient cuisine that grew through interactions with other cultures throughout the centuries and now a new generation of chefs continue blending Turkish cuisine with the finest examples from around the world More
8 great ways to practice 'zero waste'
Turkey's efforts to minimize waste gained momentum with the new law that charges money for plastic bags, and expats living in Turkey have given their full sport to the movement More
Where to make friends as an expat in Istanbul
Whether you are a foreigner in a foreign land or simply trying to reach out to new people and social circles, there are a lot of welcoming events you can be a part of in Turkey that will get you meeting and mingling with new faces More
First month of the year full of surprises for expats
The month of January is filled with events that will intrigue not only expats living in Turkey but also those who are interested in a fun day with friends and family More
What's on the stands this winter: Seasonal fruit and vegetables
Winter means the market is full of new fruits and vegetables with which we can make wonders in the kitchen. Winter fruits and veggies are so important for Turks that they celebrate Bodrum's famous mandarins with a festival More
Ringing in the New Year right in Turkey
It is time to welcome 2019 which heralds, new beginnings, hopes and joy. For expats living in Turkey, there is more than a couple of options for people looking to enjoy the New Year's Eve More
Jingle bells in Istanbul: Where to celebrate Christmas
Enjoying traditional holiday meals, partying with fellow expats or partaking in a church mass are just some of the great ways to make this Christmas special More
Gearing up for the holidays: 10 great gift ideas in Turkey
Whether it be for Christmas or the New Year, it is that time of the year to get gift shopping for your family, friends and loved ones. For those who are not sure what to get we have some ideas More
The more the merrier: Istanbulites to have a laugh and lots of shopping bags
Events for the expat community in Istanbul continue this month with a wide selection of English language stand-up comedy shows, game nights, holiday markets and seminars More
Expats serving expats: If you need help just YellAli
From residence permits to buying property; Yell Ali offers all sorts of guidance via their informative website, entertaining blog and offices in Fethiye, Bodrum and Istanbul that are run by expats for expats in Turkey More
'Tis the season to be jolly: Xmas events in Turkey
Holiday season has finally arrived in Turkey and expats living in Istanbul as well as Muğla's Bodrum and Fethiye have many options for celebrating the holiday More
Istanbul gets some Latin fever and flavors
Azùcar is Cihangir's newest addition, opening its doors in early November to introduce a whole new range of Latin flavors to Istanbul More
Feeling the holiday spirit: December events for expats
If you feel the holiday spirit firing up in your veins, these expats events in Istanbul will suit you perfectly this December More
Ring in spring with Istanbul festivals
From foodies to martial arts enthusiasts, Istanbulites will celebrate the coming of spring with a variety of festivals
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Legendary expats: Meet Ottoman food expert Mary Işın
Food historian academic, author and prolific translator, British expat Priscilla Mary Işın has been sharing her knowledge on Ottoman and Turkish culinary traditions for decades now and through multiple books shedding light on the ever-present cultural significance of cuisine
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Expat Corner
Windsurfer on tour around Europe to cross through Turkey
Jono Dunnett is on a whirlwind windsurfing journey that will take him from ‘Russia to Russia' in other words around Europe and is about to make a historical crossing through the Bosporus to continue his route along the Black Sea Coast
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Expat Corner
Istanbul gets jazzed up with St. Paddy's Day events
Famous Irish holiday St. Patrick's Day or St. Paddy's Day as the locals call it, will be celebrated by the Irish around the world and Istanbul will also bear the color green this weekend
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Expat Corner
Navigating life as an expat woman in Turkey
Deciding to live in another country is a great adventure but also scary due to the unknown. However, a group of expat women in Turkey embrace new comers with open arms, offering help ito make sure they feel at home
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Celebrating Women's Day in Istanbul
With few days left for International Women's Day, Turkey is getting ready to celebrate the women of the world with various events
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Get your spirits up with March expat events
Spring is around the corner and the expat community in Turkey is getting ready for warmer days with dancing, dining and chats with friends
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Spirit in the sky: Turkish Highline Carnival
Adrenalin junkies from all over the world are gathering in southern Turkey for this year's Turkish Highline Festival where they will ‘literally' walk on a tightrope
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Legendary expat series: Meet Martin Redman
Luckily for expats and visitors in Turkey, there is the highly helpful, absolutely accurate and extremely efficient Doc Martins Surgery for Expats in Turkey, which is an indispensable Facebook group and blog that contains extensive files on all of the rules, regulations and facts regarding residing in Turkey as a foreigner
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February fun for expats in Istanbul far from over
There's a lot going on this month in Istanbul with a wide variety of entertaining and informative events to choose from
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Legendary expat series: Meet Mick Scarsbrook
While he may be better-known by his moniker ‘Mick Amca' in Turkey, expat Mick Scarsbrook has played an influential role in raising awareness on the perils of littering and dumping rubbish in nature
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Events for expats on Valentine's Day
There's a lot going on in Istanbul for expats on Valentine's Day that will be fun whether you have already found your soulmate or seeking out a new love interest
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Mark your calendars: Best marathons in Turkey
Do you feel like running? Well, in the upcoming months, Turkey is getting ready to host a number of marathons that will appeal to professional and amateur athletes of all ages
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Discovering Datça with the Almond Blossom Festival
With fair areas set up with stalls, workshops in some of the area's top venues, live music and dance performances, tours and a writers' retreat, the Almond Blossom Festival is a great time to discover Datça in all its glory
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Fun events for expats in February in Istanbul
The last month of winter is full of surprises for expats living in Istanbul as well as locals who want to get to know new cultures, cuisines and unique entertainment
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Mark your calendars: Turkey's best harvest festivals
With all the snow and cold weather we've been having, spring might seem far away, but in two months Anatolia will transition into the best season of the year. The warmer weather brings rich harvests, which encourage participation and demonstrate the generosity of Mother Nature
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