Turkey Homes Blogs

We know that many potential expats to Turkey often ask themselves these questions when the dread and doubt starts to fill up their mind and our first piece of advice is to stop. Having doubts about anything we do is perfectly normal, but we do not have to pay attention to it.

Whether living temporarily or permanently in Turkey, an enticing lure for many people who have relocated to the country is the cost of living. Here we broke down the general cost of living in Turkey and how expenses and prices differ across the country.

Thousands of expats live in Turkey, either permanently or splitting their time with their countries of origin. Including Asians, Russians, Westerners, Eastern Europeans, and Middle Eastern nationalities. Find out more why here!

Sailing elegantly on a Blue Voyage Cruise from Fethiye to Olympos on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey is something everyone should do at least once in their life. The laid-back vibes and unique transport method ensure a smooth experience becomes a cherished memory for life.

New Year’s Eve in Istanbul has long been proclaimed one of the best parties in the world, and for good reason. However you choose to celebrate, Turkey Homes would like to wish you a very happy New Year; ‘Mutlu Yıllar’!

Yalikavak, a small coastal resort of the Bodrum peninsula in Aegean Turkey, has come a long way. A wide range of things to do in Yalikavak, from relaxing and stress-free activities to cultural Turkish traditions and heritage can explain its popularity.

Anyone with plans to travel the world would expect a simple answer to their question of what the weather is like in certain countries. However, when it comes to visiting Turkey, it is impossible to give an exact answer that covers all the country at once because it uniquely has three different climate zones.

Bodrum on the Aegean coast of Turkey is a nightlife hub renowned throughout the country for its professional after dark entertainment. Summer evenings pulsate with old and new music, dance shows, laser displays, and more of what Bodrum nights offers.

Enjoying a healthy, relaxed lifestyle along with copious amounts of sun, sea, and sand, Turkey has small and large pockets of expat communities stretching across the country but mainly focusing on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts.

Consisting of the main city, and smaller coastal resorts, Fethiye has an army of hard-core fans who love and adore the region. Most are holidaymakers who return year after year, but a lot are expats who have chosen to make Fethiye their permanent home.

A winter holiday in Turkey can be quite cheap if you source good deals and discounts. However, another worthy benefit of visiting during this season is fewer crowds.

Antalya on the illustrious Mediterranean coast of Turkey is the third most popular tourist destination in the country and an expat haven. Visited by people of many different nationalities, it has achieved worldwide fame as the idyllic haven providing everything for an ideal lifestyle.

The 3rd week of October in Bodrum is a major event that excites everyone who loves the open sea. The Bodrum Cup Nautical Festival and Regatta is the highlight of the year, drawing in like-minded people with a mutual interest to celebrate the vast yachting and gulet boat industry of Turkey.

Of all of the great cities in the world, Istanbul must be one of the most beautiful from above. Istanbul has some of the best rooftop locations of any city in the world.

2016 marks the 38th edition of the Vodafone Istanbul Marathon. The event will take place on Sunday the 13th of November, with participants launching from the starting line at 9am. Four events will take place throughout the day giving thousands of people the chance to take part.