Living in Turkey
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Published on 05 June 2008
A brand new demographic group has been identified in Britain and labelled FREDs. Members of this demographic are over fifties who are ‘facing retirement earnings doubts,’ and according to the likes of Liverpool Victoria, the friendly society, and the Office for National Statistics, this group of around two thirds of all over fifties have very real fears that they will face an impoverished retirement.
One way around the thought of facing penury or poverty in retirement is to move to live in a country with a lower cost of living. And before you panic and think we mean moving to a third world nation with an unfortunately low standard of living, we don’t. Think about living in Turkey to escape FRED fears because in Turkey the cost of living is affordable, the cost of property is affordable and Britons are find that their pensions go far further as this report from Spot Blue shows.
Published on 19 May 2008
Starting a business from scratch is not easy – but the rewards are certainly impressive if you can get over the initial hurdles and work through the legislation and taxation hassles that all business owners have to endure! If you’re thinking of moving to live in Turkey and you’re contemplating starting a business once you arrive, this article is for you.
We will explore some of the realities of starting a business in Turkey as well as taxation information that you need to know.
Published on 07 May 2008
The stunning city of Istanbul in Turkey has to be seen to be believed; spread out over 27 districts, the city is the 4th most populated in the world. As you fly in for the first time across many of the outer lying reaches of the city to arrive at either Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen International Airports you will begin to get a feel of just how enormous and magnificent the city is.
Greater numbers of expatriates are living in vibrant and fascinating Istanbul as the city develops economically speaking and also becomes an important addition to the European business scene. If you’ve been offered a contract in the city or have taken a job offer to work in Istanbul, let’s explore the city and find out just what you can expect.
Published on 18 March 2008
The Turkish Riviera’s city of Antalya has established itself as one of Turkey’s primary tourist destinations, steeped in history and with clean sandy beaches along the glorious Mediterranean coastline the unique combination of sun, sea, history and culture make it a holiday destination that many people fall in love with and vow to return to, often for a little longer than just another fortnights vacation.
As a tourist destination Antalya scores full points, but what about the practicalities of living in Antalya? Can this ever more dynamic tourist destination offer the same degree of satisfaction to the long term visitor?
Let’s face it some of the best holiday destinations may not always be the best destination in which to start a new life. Holidays are different, in return for a unique experience we’re willing to sacrifice certain luxuries in order to enjoy that special experience of a lifetime, how many of us would love to go on an African safari now keep your hands up if you’d love to retire to the bush! A few hands may stay up but many of us put on our ‘let’s be practical hats’ and decided that we need a certain degree of familiarity and modern infrastructural comforts to best enjoy the practicalities of day to day living.
We take a look to see if Antalya lives up to the full time living in experience as well as it does the holiday experience.
Published on 10 March 2008
We may live in an ever changing world, but we also want to be masters of our own destinies and change our own worlds to suit our own plans which is why so many of us think about living abroad. Some of us travel extensively, some wait until we retire and then move abroad, but some of us can’t wait and we want to go and live overseas and work to earn an income abroad as well.
One nation that is becoming of increasing interest to internationally minded individuals is Turkey. It offers such a fantastic quality of very affordable life – so if you’re currently thinking ‘I want to live and work in Turkey’ but you’re not sure where to start, let us guide you.
Published on 22 February 2008
Turkey is quite quickly becoming one of the international destinations most researched by those thinking of moving abroad to find a more affordable and better quality of life. A great deal of media interest is also focused on Turkey as it develops and emerges and begins to present a more and more attractive façade to visitors and potential residents from abroad. It is no wonder therefore that the number of expats actually moving to Turkey has risen significantly over the past two years, and that this year Turkey is preparing for even more arrivals than in 2007.
If you’re looking at Turkey as a potential retirement destination, somewhere to relocate your family to or just somewhere you believe you could feel at home no matter what stage of life you’re at, wouldn’t it be ideal if you could try before you buy into the dream? Well in this article we’ll explore the good and bad points about living in Turkey so that you can at least get some fairly neutral perspective on what it’s really like to emigrate to Turkey.
Published on 03 January 2008
For most people Turkey is synonymous with glorious summer sunshine, long sweltering days on the beach, temperate nights under starry skies – it is not a country most people associate with snow, rain-showers and grim winter landscapes and yet, because Turkey is gradually becoming a more attractive expatriate relocation destination, living in Turkey in the winter is a prospect more people are having to contend with.
In northern Turkish locations such as in Istanbul and in the rural interior where it’s possible to find some exceptional skiing, homes are built to withstand the harsh temperatures that a Turkish winter can bring. But unfortunately, many of the pretty villas and seafront apartments that have been built especially for the overseas property buying market along Turkey’s southern shores have not been built especially well to cope with the dramatic drop in temperature from December to March…
Published on 21 December 2007
Living in Turkey is a dream for many. From its ancient cities to its balmy Black and Mediterranean sea shores, this country has what it takes to appeal to retirees, expats and holidaymakers alike. If making the move to this country is your plan, there are some customs you might want to be aware of before heading over for good.
Turkey is at its heart a Muslim country. Although it has a very distinct international and even cosmopolitan flavour – especially in the big cities and holiday resort areas – the customs in Turkey are strongly influenced by tradition. Many of Turkey’s customs came about during Ottoman rule when formality and extreme politeness were the norm. Whilst it’s likely you won’t find these things as predominate as they were in the past, expressing respect, courtesy and even a formal air is still quite common in everyday dealings. In this article we’ll take a look at living in Turkey and learning the customs for interested expats.
Published on 07 December 2007
With strains between the Muslim world and the West still quite high, many would be expatriates are wondering what it might be like living in Turkey at the moment. This country, on the brink of European Union ascension, has long been a favourite holidaymaking destination for visitors from around the world. It even holds a strong draw for expats with nearly 40,000 Brits calling this country home, along with thousands from other countries around the world. Despite its draws, living in Turkey does come with some cautions.
In this article we’ll explore some of the customs and rules expats need to know about before deciding to live in Turkey. Overall this country is very welcoming and tolerant of foreigners, but there are some differences in philosophy and ways of life that Western Europeans are likely to notice.
Published on 22 November 2007
Turkey has long been a crossroads between the East and the West. Its incredible history, beautiful landscapes and very cosmopolitan cities have historically called to people from all over the world. The present is no different. As many Europeans find themselves living in Turkey, more wonder what the experience might be like.
If it’s on your agenda to find yourself living in Turkey and calling Ankara home, this city offers much to see and explore. This capital city of Turkey is the country’s second largest metropolis with a population of more than 4 million. It also has a history which is rich and vibrant. In this article we’ll explore some of the sights expats living in Turkey’s Ankara can explore. Getting bored in this highly commercial and industrial city is almost impossible!
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