Obtaining a Long-Term Residence Permit in Turkey
Discover the requirements, documents needed, and process for applying for a long-term residence permit in Turkey. Find out more here.
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Cappadocia’s Hidden Gem: Top Sites to See in Aksaray, Turkey
Ihlara Valley Ihlara Valley is a 14-kilometer-long (8.7 miles) valley located in Aksaray's rural town of Güzelyurt. With more than half a million tourists, this spot was ranked the 6th most-visited ancient place in Turkey in 2019. Ihlara Valley holds great historical significance in the history of...
5 Top-Rated Hikes and Walks in Turkey
If you would like to get to know Turkey through its back roads and rural lanes, traversing along the paths less traveled, here are 5 routes for epic treks across Anatolia. The Lycian Way The most extended and most famous hiking and trekking route in Turkey and the world and...
Last minute! 17 May-1 June Gradual Normalization Measures
Gradual Normalization Measures Circular 16.05.2021 {Translated Version} In order to manage the risk of the coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic in terms of public health and public order and to control the spread of the disease, the basic principles of the process of combating the epidemic, as well as the...
The 10 Best Beaches in Turkey
With seemingly endless golden coasts, calm ultramarine waters, and bone-warming sunshine, Turkey, and especially it's south, has solidified its place on summer holiday itineraries. And when it comes to the most beautiful beaches in the world, luckily Turkey has dozens. If you want to discover unique spots for...
6 Must-See Underrated Ancient Sites in Turkey
Aphrodisias Aphrodisias is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in Turkey, located in Western Turkey, in Aydın. The oldest artifacts unearthed in Aphrodisias show that the earliest human activity in the area dates back to 5000 BC. The ancient Greeks settled in the lush valley, cut by the Dandalaz...
Bringing Your Pet Dog or Cat to Turkey: All You Need to Know
Discover the necessary steps to import your pets to Turkey. Ensure a hassle-free journey with our detailed guide on pet travel requirements.
The Mardin Guide: Retirement, Cost of Living and Lifestyle
Mardin is an authentic city that watches over the fertile Mesopotamian plain in southeastern Turkey. Known as the city of languages, religion, and diversity. There is a multicultural fabric throughout the city which has formed the foundation of its cuisine, architecture, and character. Along with Venice and Jerusalem, it is...
The Ankara Guide: Retirement, Cost of Living and Lifestyle
Like many capitals globally, Ankara is often stereotyped as a gray, solemn, and lifeless city but ask any local, and they will vehemently refute all those claims. As Turkey’s second-largest city, Ankara is the place many Turks (from across the country) and expats call home. It is also a...
