Gino_C
American looking for information about Türkiye
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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
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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
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
@cdw057 Interesting point. As far as I know, if you are a foreigner, you usually cannot apply for SGK unless you are legally working in Turkey and your employer registers you. In that case, yes, SGK is possible. After getting SGK, you can also ... Read More
Should you live as a tourist or as a local while abroad? by Veedushi
Hello everyone,I hope all is well with you.For an upcoming article in Expat Magazine aimed at helping future expatriates better integrate into their new countries, we'd like your input on the following topic:Experiencing expatriation as both a ...
I liken this topic to dating someone (a tourist) vs marrying someone (an expat). Read More
Strategy for Purchasing Cell Phones When Moving to Türkiye by Gino_C
I will hopefully be moving to Türkiye within 2 years and intend to replace my 6 year old iPhone during that time. I found several websites that states that a banderol fee is assessed for registering a phone purchased outside of Türkiye. ...
Türkiye posted that the IMEI fee for registering a phone brought into the country will rise to 57,241 TL or $1348 starting in 2026. Read More
Managing meals in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Türkiye? We ...
I'm a soon-to-be expat American with Turkish heritage, I have a lot of experience in Turkish cuisine and by far, restaurant food in Türkiye is much more tastier, much less costly and healthier and nutritious than what is available here. ... Read More
Newcomer to Türkiye by safaasolbi
Hello, I intend to come to Türkiye and need to know how much money I will need to live on. How much money will I need for a month, given that housing is available? Thank you.
@safaasolbiWhere you choose to live figures prominently in how much you need to live to meet your expectations. Istanbul in particular is much higher cost of living. Giving more specifics including your lifestyle needs would be helpful in ... Read More
Strategy for Purchasing Cell Phones When Moving to Türkiye by Gino_C
I will hopefully be moving to Türkiye within 2 years and intend to replace my 6 year old iPhone during that time. I found several websites that states that a banderol fee is assessed for registering a phone purchased outside of Türkiye. ...
@burak kantI would have assumed that the Turkish government would have exceptions for those who are moving to Türkiye. I have a 7 year old iPhone X and it's on its last leg. Had I not known of this exorbitant fee, I would have ... Read More
Considering moving to Turkiye by Esragulenc
Hi! I was born in Türkiye, but moved to the states when I was 3 and haven’t been back to visit since the late 90s. I’d love to learn from others about their experiences living or even just visiting Türkiye. I live in south ...
I believe there are many people with Turkish roots feeling the same as you are. My family is Turkish but my sis and I were born in the USA. I had not visited for a very long time until 2019, my non-Turkish wife and I visited ... Read More
Road safety in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Türkiye as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Türkiye, whether ...
I will become an expat in Türkiye in the spring of 2026 from the US but I have visited countless times and travelled throughout the western part of the country on road trips. Here are my observations from those trips:People generally ... Read More
Moving from England/UK to Turkiye ☺ by Dee Willis
Merhaba, We are planning to move and live in Turkiye from next year. I was wondering if anyone moved their furniture and electrical goods with them. I am a Turkish citizen and my husband is British. I heard that customs might be difficult and ...
I will also be moving the early part of 2026 but from the US. As a matter of convenience, I have been bringing my treasured books, T-shirts, record collection and a some of my clothes in my checked in luggage when I visit. Lufthansa ... Read More
Most common scams in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Türkiye as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
I wanted to add perspective to this topic. I have also experienced many instances of very hospitable and generous experiences with people as well. The people are very warm, friendly and honest. One example of this happened in ... Read More
Most common scams in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Türkiye as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
Experience has taught me to never go into a restaurant which doesn't have a menu. BTW, I'm not an expat yet but hope to become an expat in less than a year. A few years back, we arrived into Istanbul on a late arrival and hadn't eaten so we ... Read More
More power outages by Fedy23
For the past few weeks, we've been experiencing power outages. It's disheartening really! The temperatures are now in the 30s and we are without water and electricity for hours at the time. Last week, my freezer defrosted and I had to throw away ...
If outages are frequent enough to create the frustration coming loud and clear from your post, as one solution I would proactively (vehemently) push the apartment management to consider having a generator installed. Naturally, there might be ... Read More