Navigating your way: Resources for expats in TurkeyWelcoming people from all over the world, Turkey is one of the favorite spots for expats to move in to, and there are some government and volunteer organizations to help guide expats through their new life in the countrymore
Expat CornerBodrum's best spots in 2017The southern Aegean summer tourist hub of Bodrum, referred to as the Turkish Riviera, has and will always been popular and despite rattling of late by earthquakes, it has not shaken the throngs that vacation at the top summer destination More
Expat CornerWhere the wind blows: Gökçeada, island of the heavensGökçeada, a historically precious island for many civilizations and cultures located off the coast of Gallipoli, Çanakkale is Turkey's westernmost point and largest island featuring castles, churches and quaint villages overlooking beautiful beaches, each offering their own natural wonder and activity making for a great holiday destination More
Expat CornerTake a boat from Turkey to GreeceThe Qurban Bayram holiday is around the corner and a short cruise from the Turkish coasts to the Greek islands is a good choice for those who want to get the last glimpses of sea, sand, sun and summer fun More
Expat CornerBest podcasts in Turkish and on TurkeyListening to podcasts can be a convenient and entertaining way to gain insight into a culture and learn about its language. There are a number of podcasts in Turkish and about Turkey that are well worth checking out on a variety of subjects More
Expat CornerIonia Guest House: Turning a dream into reality
Ionia Guest House is a rural bed-and-breakfast that was built from scratch with eco-friendly building methods on a fig orchard in the village of Hıdırbeyli in Aydın's Germencik, a predominantly agricultural region that once housed the ancient civilization of Ionia and thus is in close proximity to a number of significant ancient sights as well as the stunning Aegean coast
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Expat CornerBest of the best: 10 surprising truths about Antalya
Antalya, Turkey's majestic southern Mediterranean province truly has it all. From beautiful beaches to impressive peaks, endangered species, natural wonders, the country's best outdoor sports and a plethora of tourist sites, it is no surprise that Antalya offers the best of the best of these experiences in Turkey.
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Expat CornerThe Art of Illusion: Turkey's magic scene
With several exciting shows, illusion competitions, seminars, after parties and the magic market, Istanbul Magic Festival is ready to offer a magical weekend for Istanbulites. The festival, set to be held at Kats Sahne, will host many local and foreign illusionists and groups
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Expat CornerWindsurfing in Turkey: combine sport with a holiday!
Windsurfing holidays make for a wonderful attraction for those traveling solo as well as for a fun family activity, and Turkey has some of the best destinations with stunning backdrops to learn this exhilarating sport
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Expat CornerA tale about Alaçatı
Alaçatı, the top holiday destination in the Aegean region, still preserves its historic architecture but manages to keep up with the modern day
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Navigating your way: Resources for expats in Turkey
Welcoming people from all over the world, Turkey is one of the favorite spots for expats to move in to, and there are some government and volunteer organizations to help guide expats through their new life in the country more
Bodrum's best spots in 2017
The southern Aegean summer tourist hub of Bodrum, referred to as the Turkish Riviera, has and will always been popular and despite rattling of late by earthquakes, it has not shaken the throngs that vacation at the top summer destination More
Where the wind blows: Gökçeada, island of the heavens
Gökçeada, a historically precious island for many civilizations and cultures located off the coast of Gallipoli, Çanakkale is Turkey's westernmost point and largest island featuring castles, churches and quaint villages overlooking beautiful beaches, each offering their own natural wonder and activity making for a great holiday destination More
Magic slippers: Tales of the Turkish 'terlik'
Turkey and the Ottoman Empire have a long legacy with ‘terlik,' a word used every day here in Turkey that means ‘slippers,' an indispensable item for any Turk and Turkish household More
Take a boat from Turkey to Greece
The Qurban Bayram holiday is around the corner and a short cruise from the Turkish coasts to the Greek islands is a good choice for those who want to get the last glimpses of sea, sand, sun and summer fun More
Parties, pools and pop-ups: August expat-interest events
The last month of summer is here, and Istanbul has no shortage of events, especially targeting the expat community in the city More
Turkey’s scenic beauty attracts expat trekkers
The countryside of Turkey, as well as its scenic cities such as Istanbul, are good places to trek and enjoy long walks More
Best podcasts in Turkish and on Turkey
Listening to podcasts can be a convenient and entertaining way to gain insight into a culture and learn about its language. There are a number of podcasts in Turkish and about Turkey that are well worth checking out on a variety of subjects More
New and updated list of Istanbul's vegan venues
Istanbul is becoming a more vegan friendly city day by day with the newly opened restaurants and markets focusing on veganism and vegetarianism More
The definitive guide to ice cream in Istanbul
Ice cream is certainly the queen of desserts in the summer time and Istanbul offers numerous flavors as well as presentations when it comes to this cold treat More
Summer market specialties: What's in season?
Summertime bringshot weather but also abundance to markets in Turkey, where you can find many fruits and vegetables fresh from the field More
Honoring Oruç Güvenç's contributions to Turkish classical music
One of the most influential figures in Turkish music, Oruç Güvenç, passed away last week. To commemorate this legend, we looked back on his success and contributions to the Turkic world More
Yabangee invades İzmir: End-of-summer expat events
Yabangee, Turkey's leading expat community based in Istanbul, is set to organize a number of events in İzmir as well as Istanbul to welcome new expats to the country
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Spice up your life at Istanbul's best juice bars
It is hard to find time to rejuvenate yourself in the chaos of daily life, and the easiest way to do it is to stop by a juice bar and have a healthy drink
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Ionia Guest House: Turning a dream into reality
Ionia Guest House is a rural bed-and-breakfast that was built from scratch with eco-friendly building methods on a fig orchard in the village of Hıdırbeyli in Aydın's Germencik, a predominantly agricultural region that once housed the ancient civilization of Ionia and thus is in close proximity to a number of significant ancient sights as well as the stunning Aegean coast
More
Best of the best: 10 surprising truths about Antalya
Antalya, Turkey's majestic southern Mediterranean province truly has it all. From beautiful beaches to impressive peaks, endangered species, natural wonders, the country's best outdoor sports and a plethora of tourist sites, it is no surprise that Antalya offers the best of the best of these experiences in Turkey.
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All about the Ayvalık, Bozcaada flavors festivals
Local flavors and history will be the theme of two very interesting festivals coming up in Bozcaada and Ayvalık this month
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The Art of Illusion: Turkey's magic scene
With several exciting shows, illusion competitions, seminars, after parties and the magic market, Istanbul Magic Festival is ready to offer a magical weekend for Istanbulites. The festival, set to be held at Kats Sahne, will host many local and foreign illusionists and groups
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Oh, the games people play: Sports activity groups for expats, locals
Life is more than sleeping, eating, watching TV and going to work every day. If you are interested in non-mainstream sports and small sports gatherings, there are a bunch of sports groups in Turkey that you might enjoy signing up for
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Festivals, events for every lifestyle in September
September is almost here and people have begun to return to the city, which is filled with numerous festivals and events for people of every age
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September events in Istanbul of interest to expats
A new month, and with it a new season is upon us, and Istanbul is full of events geared toward the Istanbulexpat community in September
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Windsurfing in Turkey: combine sport with a holiday!
Windsurfing holidays make for a wonderful attraction for those traveling solo as well as for a fun family activity, and Turkey has some of the best destinations with stunning backdrops to learn this exhilarating sport
More
A tale about Alaçatı
Alaçatı, the top holiday destination in the Aegean region, still preserves its historic architecture but manages to keep up with the modern day
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