Gino_C
American looking for information about Türkiye
Forum posts
228
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About me
American
Lives in Eskisehir, Turkey
Speaks Conversational Turkish with very limited vocabulary because of my heritage.
Registration: 21 May 2021
About
I retired in 2019 after a long arduous career. I am currently enjoying not having a boss except for my wife whom I love dearly. My son is a student at the University of Minnesota and upon his establishing a foothold in his educational endeavor, the Mrs. & I plan to become expats in Turkey.
My expat journey
EskiÅŸehir, Türkiye
The size, cleanliness, colder clime, culture and slower pace of Eskisehir are what attracts me to this destination
Minneapolis, USA
Retired Engineer
I love the colder climate and the general culture of Minnesota
Activity
Will my son need to join the military by Zvdq Pht
Thinking of getting the Turkish passport via investmentOne question that is stuck in my mind: I heard Turkey has compulsory miltary service. One of my kids is 14Will he need to join the military when he turns 18 if he also has a Turkish passport??
I used DuckDuckGo (A more private browser than Google) and typed the search prompt "do naturalized citizens in turkiye have military service obligation". The search results all stated the same requirements:You are required to serve if: You are ... Read More
Cost of living in Türkiye in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Türkiye, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Türkiye or already living ...
@digitalnomadintrI am not living in Türkiye yet but will hopefully move this coming October/November. I take great pleasure in going to the local markets because as you said the produce is likely much fresher and better quality and ... Read More
Lets crack a joke in this stress life by Guest6847
Many of us struggle with stress–at work and in our personal life. Like any problem, stress requires a strategic approach to conquer, or at least manage. Stress is real, but we always have a choice–we can let it consume us or we learn to ...
Q: What is green and smells like pork?A: Kermit the Frog's finger. Read More
New to forum and moving to Antalya by mickrjohnson
Hi all, We are a married couple in out 60s thinking of moving to Antalya. We enjoy pubs/bars, gatherings and having a laugh. We hope to be among an international group of like minded people, who enjoy similar things.
@mickrjohnson Kadikoy is an excellent selection since you will have a vast array of amenities at your fingertips. I'm not sure how congested it is or or how burdensome traffic is but it's certainly an appealing location. There should be ... Read More
Lets crack a joke in this stress life by Guest6847
Many of us struggle with stress–at work and in our personal life. Like any problem, stress requires a strategic approach to conquer, or at least manage. Stress is real, but we always have a choice–we can let it consume us or we learn to ...
What did Spock find in the toilet?The captains logWhat is Yoda’s last name? LayheehuHow can you tell when a girl from West Virginia is on her period?She’s only wearing one sock. Read More
Lets crack a joke in this stress life by Guest6847
Many of us struggle with stress–at work and in our personal life. Like any problem, stress requires a strategic approach to conquer, or at least manage. Stress is real, but we always have a choice–we can let it consume us or we learn to ...
Wife texts on a cold winter morning “Windows frozen, won’t open”Husband responds “Gently pour lukewarm water over it and tap the edges until it breaks loose”20 minutes later, wife responds “The computer is really ... Read More
Lets crack a joke in this stress life by Guest6847
Many of us struggle with stress–at work and in our personal life. Like any problem, stress requires a strategic approach to conquer, or at least manage. Stress is real, but we always have a choice–we can let it consume us or we learn to ...
What does a Liverpool fan do after winning the Premier League?Turns off his PlayStation!Historians believe they found cache of pencils that once belonged to Shakespeare. The problem is they’re so badly chewed on the ends that they can’t ... Read More
Lets crack a joke in this stress life by Guest6847
Many of us struggle with stress–at work and in our personal life. Like any problem, stress requires a strategic approach to conquer, or at least manage. Stress is real, but we always have a choice–we can let it consume us or we learn to ...
@Aidan in HCMCThat's right up my alley. I was tearing up from laughing, proving your point. Read More
Quality of customer service in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Türkiye, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we invite ...
I agree with cdw057 with regards to being treated differently than locals, in that we are assumed to have more money and some see us as easier to exploit, particularly since we are out of touch with the relative cost of services/goods. Others offer ... Read More
Lets crack a joke in this stress life by Guest6847
Many of us struggle with stress–at work and in our personal life. Like any problem, stress requires a strategic approach to conquer, or at least manage. Stress is real, but we always have a choice–we can let it consume us or we learn to ...
He answered, "In 1987. Why do you ask?" "You were in my class!!!!", I happily exclaimed.Very good joke, made me cackle mainly cause I can relate. I graduated in 1981. You should have changed the date to like 1972. Thanks for the joke Read More
Lets crack a joke in this stress life by Guest6847
Many of us struggle with stress–at work and in our personal life. Like any problem, stress requires a strategic approach to conquer, or at least manage. Stress is real, but we always have a choice–we can let it consume us or we learn to ...
Why are cigarettes good for the environment? Because they kill people.As our mom got older, her health started to decline so we checked her into the hospital. Test results indicated that she was anemic and needed a transfusion. So we asked her ... Read More
Lets crack a joke in this stress life by Guest6847
Many of us struggle with stress–at work and in our personal life. Like any problem, stress requires a strategic approach to conquer, or at least manage. Stress is real, but we always have a choice–we can let it consume us or we learn to ...
Dentist: “This will hurt a little.” Patient: “OK ?” Dentist: “I’m having an affair with your wife." How do you know you’re ugly? If you always get handed the camera for group photos.My girlfriend and I had a ... Read More
Lets crack a joke in this stress life by Guest6847
Many of us struggle with stress–at work and in our personal life. Like any problem, stress requires a strategic approach to conquer, or at least manage. Stress is real, but we always have a choice–we can let it consume us or we learn to ...
What’s the difference between love and marriage? Love is blind. Marriage is eye-opening.I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She turned towards me & gave me big a hug.I was drinking a martini when the waitress screamed, ... Read More
Slow travel family planning advice by GlobeTrotter427
I’m 62 and love slow travel / living abroad (Mediterranean region). Ideally 3-6 months in each “home base” location, return each year. No children yet, but still want to have 1 or 2, or adopt with my 42 yo partner. Crazy?
I agree with your slow travel concept and I intend to replicate a variation of it. I am currently in Minneapolis and once my son graduates from the U of M this spring and finds his footing, we are moving to Turkey. That will be my home ... Read More
Healthcare by cdw057
Me and my wife are insured privately, good i have to say, but expensive eur 1000 per month (medical issues)I consider to go to SGK by the end of the year.interesting general youtube reporthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r2W2YgK1LI
@leyli baysahatovaYou may be correct as I am not as well versed on this topic. But I will say that I have seen many sites stating that expats are eligible for insurance coverage through SGK after 1 year of residence. For example on the website ... Read More