life in Turkey

This category includes posts related to living in or experiencing aspects of life in Turkey, such as cultural celebrations, living conditions, and general information about Turkey.

expat life

Here you will find info about living conditions, tips for living in Turkey, and things you would generally want to know if you were living in Turkey.

How to Dress in Turkey: 2023 Packing list of what to wear in Turkey

Colored Pencils - Teaching English Abroad

Unlock Opportunities: Teaching English Abroad and the Benefits It Provides

a hand holding a phone with uber in turkey on the phone with a white background

Is Uber in Turkey? 11 tips for catching an Uber in Istanbul (2023)

Medicine in Turkey: Know how to find the things you need when you need them (2024)

turkish money on turkish flag - Tipping in Turkey

Tipping in Turkey: Ultimate Guide for Your Turkey Travel (2023)

Driving in Turkey: 9 things every driver must know for a great trip (2023)

An istanbulkart machine in Bebek, Istanbul (istanbul cost of living impacted by transportation)

Want to Live abroad? Istanbul Cost of Living as of Sep 2023

Istanbul supermarkets' logos: bim, migros, sok, carrefour, a 101 and macrocenter

Shop Smarter: Ultimate Guide for Istanbul Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Turkish for Expats

5 Turkish Sayings that will give you an insight into Turkish culture (2023)

Turkiye on a pink background. Turkiey is Turkey in Turkish.

Turkey in Turkish: 2023 A Peek into Turkey’s Name Change

Images of the best Turkish series on Netflix on a yellow background.

15 Best Turkish Series on Netflix: Learn some Turkish and some Culture 2024

General Information About Turkey

This includes facts about Turkey, holidays celebrated, history of, etc.

Is Turkey in Europe or Asia? A map of Turkey with Europe and Asia written out to the side.

Is Turkey in Europe? A Look Inside the Desired Turkish Bid for EU Membership

Dotted world map - countries near Turkey

8 Countries Near Turkey and the reasons you must visit (2023)

Turkish lira and Kurus Istanbul Currency

Istanbul Currency: All You Want to Know about Turkish Lira in 2023

Group of people standing around in costumes with drinks in their hands - Does Turkey celebrate Halloween

Does Turkey celebrate Halloween: A look into Turkish Holidays 2023

What is the drinking age in Turkey - An up close shot of an efes beer

The drinking age in Turkey: 5 things you need to know (2023)

a man experiences Winters in Turkey as he walks in the lightly falling snow

Winters in Turkey: 9 Pros and Cons of visiting Turkey during winter (2023)

Cloudy crisp day from the sogultucesme marmary stop this photo doesn't answer the question "does it snow in Istanbul"

Does it snow in Istanbul? All you wanted to know and more (2024)

Thanksgiving Turkey on a platter - Does Turkey celebrate thanksgiving

Does Turkey Celebrate Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving in Turkey Explained in Fewer than 140 Characters (2023)

A grey wolf, which is the national animal of Turkey, set in a forest scene

The National Animal of Turkey: the Grey Wolf, Inspiring a Nation

A world map on a brick background for a post about men in Turkey

Men in Turkey: 8 Must-Do Tips for Relationships with Turkish Men

"How big is Turkey" on a illustration map of the country of Turkey

How Big is Turkey? A Comprehensive Guide to its Geography, Climate, & Demographics

Group of men signing Turkey into NATO answering the question of When did Turkey join NATO?

When Did Turkey Join NATO: Answers to All of Your Questions 2023

A metal Tulip, the national flower of Turkey, on a live greenery background

National Flower of Turkey: The Stunning Tulip Its Power

a bunch of Novels about Turkey laying on their side

Novels about Turkey: Take a Peek into Culture with these 9 Books

little hagia sophia, cappadocia and beach in Turkey: 15 reasons to visit turkey

15 Top Reasons to Visit Turkey For Your Next Vacation (2023)

Ramadan in Turkey: The Ultimate Guide for a Great Trip to Turkey

What Time Is It Istanbul written on a background of the bosphorus

What Time Is It Istanbul? Complete Guide to Understanding Istanbul’s Time Zone

Is Turkey safe? 9 Tips of Travel Advice for Travel to Turkey (2023)

The Ultimate Guide to Turkish Holidays: 10 Public Holidays in Turkey (2024)

A view of clouds over Sabiha Gokcen Airport from the airplane.

How Many Airports in Istanbul? 2024 Comprehensive Guide and Comparison

an upclose shot of the ancient Istanbul walls from the days of Constantinople

Epic Istanbul Walls: a Stunning History of the City Walls of Constantinople

Dialing Code for Turkey: Comprehensive Guide on how to call Turkey

Foreign Women of Turkey

These are interviews with foreign women living in Turkey. What are they doing? Why are they here? I hope to inspire you so that you know you too can do it!

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