Helping foreign nationals settle into life in Turkey since 2015. Selin specialises in the practical side of relocation — housing, registration, daily setup, and the steps most guides forget to mention.
Here is a handy checklist of the things you need to do and the places you need to visit during your first few days in Turkey to ensure you do not run into problems later. Sign up for a Turkish mobile number Before you do anything, sign up for a...
Learn to correctly format Turkish addresses for letters and parcels, including key terminology and envelope guidelines.
Yalova is a small northwestern coastal city with a population of just over 250,000 people. Typical of seaside towns, its population sees a boom in the summer when it attracts city crowds and tourists. After being a district of Istanbul for years, it became its city in the 90s,...
Suppose you want to know how to lodge a formal complaint in Turkey for purchases as consumers, your bank, or tour operator. How to file a lawsuit for all related matters, keep on reading. Filing a Complaint as a Consumer As a foreigner, you have the same consumer protection rights...
Sending or receiving money abroad can incur hefty fees and come with many hidden charges with traditional banking, even if you use expat banking or have a multi-currency bank account. When you need to do this regularly, you will soon realize that you need a cheaper and faster solution...
When it comes to healthcare matters, you will be glad to know that Turkey offers universal health insurance under the name Genel Sağlık Sigortası (GSS), a healthcare scheme created by the Turkish Social Security Institution (SGK) in 2003. According to Article 60 of the Turkish Constitution, every individual is entitled...
Discover the top 25 apps for an easy and efficient life in Turkey, covering all essentials from food to transportation.
While Turkey's southwest and, in particular, the city of Muğla is charming when discovered via land, to truly appreciate its beauty, one must find it by sea. An often overlooked, its many islands surrounded by the clearest of waters stand as relatively untouched gems waiting to be explored,...
Want to explore the best Istanbul has to offer but don't know where to start? Are you looking for a family- or conservative-friendly locations for culture and entertainment? Let this article serve as an introductory guide for discovering this mega Turkish city through unique attractions. The Islands...
