| Assimilating into the local culture has its challenges and its rewards, as British expat Claudia has learned since moving to Fethiye, Turkey. Here she shares some of her insights on everyday life in Fethiye and gives some tips on what to expect if you are planning to relocate to her part of Turkey. |
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A UK Expat on the Joys and Frustrations of Living in Fethiye, Turkey
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Living in the Side area of Turkey
| British expat Terry thought of moving to Turkey because it had what she wanted and needed to enjoy her early retirement. It's a decision she has not regretted. Here, she tells us what life is like for her as a foreigner in an area called Side, gives some tips on the cost of living and housing, and shares advice for those planning to live in Turkey. |
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Living where Europe and Asia meet - Istanbul!
| Seeing the coming together of East and West is a daily experience for Verity, an Australian expat who lives with her family in Turkey. Here she shares her thoughts and experiences about living in the modern-yet-ancient city of Istanbul, the sights and sounds she appreciates on a daily basis. Verity also advises would-be expats in Turkey on things like understanding the locals and cost of living issues. |
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A Dutch Rose in Turkey
| Leaving her home in Holland for warmer climates led this Dutch expat, who calls herself The Rose, to Bitez, Turkey. She tells us how she came to move to Turkey, the steps she took to get a job, her likes and dislikes about living in Turkey. Her advice to would-be expats? Learn the language and do your research. It's what she did. |
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American in Turkey
| Living in the small city of Bandirma in Turkey has its ups and downs for an American expat called Ms. Kalada. Here she talks about what she plans to do in Turkey if she decides to live there permanently, and the things she loves to see and do in Turkey. |
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Find out why American expat Bea loves living in Turkey
| Bea has been living in Turkey for almost a decade, and she'll be the first to tell you that things don't always come up roses. However, the city of Istanbul is now her home base and she loves the city and the country so much she's become a respected authority on all things Turkish. Read on to find out how Bea came to move to Turkey, what she does for a living, and the highs and lows of her expat life there. |
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An American expat known as Carpetblogger describes what it's like living and working in Istanbul, Turkey
| She's been living for only several weeks in Istanbul, Turkey, but she has already seen and experienced many things that make the place one of American expat Carpetblogger's favorite places. The outlook for Turkey is positive, and she urges people to come visit before everything changes too much. Read Carpetblogger's interview to learn from her experiences and pick up several useful tips! |
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Read about the initial observations of "Izmir Blogger" on what it's like to be an expat living in Izmir, Turkey
| Getting to know the country and its culture are the immediate priorities of "Izmir Blogger" as she and her husband settle down in Izmir, Turkey. Here, she shares tips with people who are considering moving to and living in Turkey on things like what to be on one's guard for and what to anticipate in this country. |
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A life of leisure and voluntarism for Philippine expat Duke in Istanbul, Turkey
| Duke, originally from the Philippines, has lived in several countries with her French husband, with the city of Istanbul being the latest place for them to feel at home. Turkey’s wonderfully friendly and helpful people, the laid-back lifestyle, and the mixture of the old and the new are just some of the things that have made an impression on Duke. |
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