nickydreamsofturkey
English expat in Türkiye
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Girls coffee afternoon by nickydreamsofturkey
Hey guys I would like to suggest a meet up for expats in kadikoy for a coffee afternoon. I am sure everyone works different hours but I was thinking of suggesting Thursday or Friday afternoons or from 6pm, or Saturday CFO 6pm. Bagdat street is also ...
Nope. Hence why the title says 'girls' Read More
Girls coffee afternoon by nickydreamsofturkey
Hey guys I would like to suggest a meet up for expats in kadikoy for a coffee afternoon. I am sure everyone works different hours but I was thinking of suggesting Thursday or Friday afternoons or from 6pm, or Saturday CFO 6pm. Bagdat street is also ...
Ok - maybe another time. But this coffee afternoon is for female ex pats Read More
Girls coffee afternoon by nickydreamsofturkey
Hey guys I would like to suggest a meet up for expats in kadikoy for a coffee afternoon. I am sure everyone works different hours but I was thinking of suggesting Thursday or Friday afternoons or from 6pm, or Saturday CFO 6pm. Bagdat street is also ...
I just want to organıse thıs for ex pats sorry! Read More
Girls coffee afternoon by nickydreamsofturkey
Hey guys I would like to suggest a meet up for expats in kadikoy for a coffee afternoon. I am sure everyone works different hours but I was thinking of suggesting Thursday or Friday afternoons or from 6pm, or Saturday CFO 6pm. Bagdat street is also ...
Hey guys - lets set a date then? Read More
Girls coffee afternoon
Hey guys I would like to suggest a meet up for expats in kadikoy for a coffee afternoon. I am sure everyone works different hours but I was thinking of suggesting Thursday or Friday afternoons or from 6pm, or Saturday CFO 6pm. Bagdat street is also ... Read More
New to Istanbul by emilia_jane
Hi everyone, I'm moving to Istanbul on 1st March and am looking for other expats that might be able to offer some advice and friendship in my first few weeks. Please get in touch if you can or if you're in the same situation!
hey emilia - what area are you living in?? Read More
Is it not safe for a young girl to live in Istanbul ? by Cheburecus
Hello everyone! I am a young woman of 24 years old , i am an English teacher and I am considering of trying to move to Istanbul for a work.The only thing that makes me think twice - is that I am single blond young woman. I once had a job interview ...
Hey As a girl in a similar position to you you will have problems im afraid. You just have to be more careful than you probably are at home and be sensible. You will also just need to have a tough skin to let it not bother you Nicky Read More
looking to make some female friends by Analaks
Hi, I just moved to Istanbul, will be teaching at a high school in September. My bf is Turkish but he is about the only one I know here. I've been to Istanbul before on vacation, but as will be here in the long term, was wondering if there are any ...
Hey guys I'm afraid I've got plans Friday evening but could do Thursday evening or anytime in the day Thursday or Friday :) Read More
looking to make some female friends by Analaks
Hi, I just moved to Istanbul, will be teaching at a high school in September. My bf is Turkish but he is about the only one I know here. I've been to Istanbul before on vacation, but as will be here in the long term, was wondering if there are any ...
Hey guys... Would you girls be interested in meeting up or coffee Tuesday or friday??? Looking for some more female friends too :) it would be girls only.... Inbox me if you are up for it? Nicky Read More
Hey,I'm new :) by Aymi20
Hello everyone Just thought I would introduce myself, My name is Amy I moved to Istanbul last week for 3 months to be with my boyfriend. We live about 5/10 minutes away from Taksim. I'm not working here as only here for 3 months so have alot of ...
Hey Amy Are you still in Istanbul? How are you finding it?? I am a 28 yr old girl from London... i live on the other side. Have been here a year now. Let me know if you fancy meeting up for a coffee Take care Nicky Read More
Looking for friends by Annabellebruce
Hi everyone, I just moved to Istanbul and I'm looking for (girl) friends to hang out... Anyone in the same situation ?
Hey Anna, which area are u in and what are u doing over Herr?? Teaching?? Welcome :) Read More
Banking in Istanbul by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Istanbul? [b]What about their facilities they offer?[/b] For example: [i][Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...
Sorry not cash I meant tax!!!! As in money going into your account monthly.... Does that look a bit weird?!?! Read More
Banking in Istanbul by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Istanbul? [b]What about their facilities they offer?[/b] For example: [i][Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...
Mo how do u get a tax number??? Where would u recommend??? Also what is the situation with paying cash??? Read More
Get-Together Party @ Mono Music cafe - Thursday 15 December by Istanbuldave
Hi Guys! Before everybody goes off to celebrate Christmas and New year, lets have a last 2011 party together As usual, the aim of this party is to meet new people, making new friends, sharing experience... and have FUN :D So lets meet ...
sounds good - count me and some friends in Read More
Girlie Chat Sunday 3pm Taksim followed by drinks Boys Allowed by Aussiemeg
Girls lets get together for a chat 3pm Sunday Taksim. Can someone suggest a good location to suit? Keen to do have a drink later in the day so come to whatever suits you. Boys allowed. Megan
Hey guys - how long do you reckon you will be out for? I work until 5.30 Read More
hi by shay82
Im a young (ish) single girl who has relocate from Manchester to Istanbul for a great Job opportunity working for LCWIKKI. My company have supplied accommodation in the area of Bahcesehir but right in the hills, i have been into taksim but other ...
Hey Shay - i know some people ae meeting up tomorow if u fancy it. msj annarobbie for details! Read More
Time for a meetup! by annarobbie
Right guys, there are a bunch of us who have met on this site and have had a great time over the last few weeks. Next Thursday just before Bayram who is keen to grab dinner somewhere? We are thinking Kadikoy because it is central to most people, ...
Me too. See u guys again soon :) Read More
Time for a meetup! by annarobbie
Right guys, there are a bunch of us who have met on this site and have had a great time over the last few weeks. Next Thursday just before Bayram who is keen to grab dinner somewhere? We are thinking Kadikoy because it is central to most people, ...
hey jess - also do you know how to get there ok?? Read More
Time for a meetup! by annarobbie
Right guys, there are a bunch of us who have met on this site and have had a great time over the last few weeks. Next Thursday just before Bayram who is keen to grab dinner somewhere? We are thinking Kadikoy because it is central to most people, ...
Of course! do you know where the place is?? if not drop me a private message with your number and i can text you Read More
Time for a meetup! by annarobbie
Right guys, there are a bunch of us who have met on this site and have had a great time over the last few weeks. Next Thursday just before Bayram who is keen to grab dinner somewhere? We are thinking Kadikoy because it is central to most people, ...
Of course. If anyone doesn't know the place drop me or Anna your number and we can keep in tough via phone! Read More
Merhaba everyone. by Leroglu
I moved to Istanbul recently, but have been living in Turkey for the past 6 months. Finding the culture change a little overwhelming. Am usually very confident and friendly, but I am worrying about travelling alone here for the first time. Have ...
why anna thank you so much for your kind words...ahahaha coming from ginger spice!!! Read More
Time for a meetup! by annarobbie
Right guys, there are a bunch of us who have met on this site and have had a great time over the last few weeks. Next Thursday just before Bayram who is keen to grab dinner somewhere? We are thinking Kadikoy because it is central to most people, ...
looking forward to it Raima :) Read More
Merhaba everyone. by Leroglu
I moved to Istanbul recently, but have been living in Turkey for the past 6 months. Finding the culture change a little overwhelming. Am usually very confident and friendly, but I am worrying about travelling alone here for the first time. Have ...
Hey, don't worry at all!! We are a big mix of ages, u will fit right in ad we will look after you! Your fiancé is welcome to come too. Don't worry about anything :) Read More
Time for a meetup! by annarobbie
Right guys, there are a bunch of us who have met on this site and have had a great time over the last few weeks. Next Thursday just before Bayram who is keen to grab dinner somewhere? We are thinking Kadikoy because it is central to most people, ...
its this thursday the 3rd :) Read More
Merhaba everyone. by Leroglu
I moved to Istanbul recently, but have been living in Turkey for the past 6 months. Finding the culture change a little overwhelming. Am usually very confident and friendly, but I am worrying about travelling alone here for the first time. Have ...
hey! i lived in bodrum too last summer and then moved to izmir for 6 months and have finally come to istanbul so i totally know where u are coming from. u said the name of where u lived but i dont know where that is?? asia or european side?? some of ... Read More
Time for a meetup! by annarobbie
Right guys, there are a bunch of us who have met on this site and have had a great time over the last few weeks. Next Thursday just before Bayram who is keen to grab dinner somewhere? We are thinking Kadikoy because it is central to most people, ...
Of course! It's open to everyone, the more the merrier :) Read More
Time for a meetup! by annarobbie
Right guys, there are a bunch of us who have met on this site and have had a great time over the last few weeks. Next Thursday just before Bayram who is keen to grab dinner somewhere? We are thinking Kadikoy because it is central to most people, ...
Yeah I reckon a good few will be up for it!! Can't wait :) Read More
volunteering by holly12
Hi i am new to istanbul and am working full-time. I am looking for volunteering opportunities but am finding it very hard to find anything.... Does anyone know where I can volunteer some of my time to help people. thanks!
maybe do some googling? i know at the moment there are lots of volunteer things happening with people sorting things out to send to those who have been affected by the earthquake Read More
Time for a meetup! by annarobbie
Right guys, there are a bunch of us who have met on this site and have had a great time over the last few weeks. Next Thursday just before Bayram who is keen to grab dinner somewhere? We are thinking Kadikoy because it is central to most people, ...
we found a wicked restaurant last night that looks over the bosphorous - name deniz yildiz...so that will be the place we go guys Read More
Time for a meetup! by annarobbie
Right guys, there are a bunch of us who have met on this site and have had a great time over the last few weeks. Next Thursday just before Bayram who is keen to grab dinner somewhere? We are thinking Kadikoy because it is central to most people, ...
I'm in Anna!!! Looking forward to it :) Read More
hi by shay82
Hi, I have been offered a great job in istanbul but Im a little bit apprehensive about the move. Can i ask how anyone found the big leap? Is there a good expat community? Thanks Shay
Hey suus! Im not keen on tennis but i can definitely babysit your gorgeous baby while you guys play!!! :) Read More
hi by shay82
Hi, I have been offered a great job in istanbul but Im a little bit apprehensive about the move. Can i ask how anyone found the big leap? Is there a good expat community? Thanks Shay
Noooooo I always work sat and Sunday :( we could do biking on the Saturday??? That would be ever cooler than shopping!! Read More
hi by shay82
Hi, I have been offered a great job in istanbul but Im a little bit apprehensive about the move. Can i ask how anyone found the big leap? Is there a good expat community? Thanks Shay
Wed I now have this new private 121 lesson so coffee plans are off for the forseeable future.... Boooooo Read More
hi by shay82
Hi, I have been offered a great job in istanbul but Im a little bit apprehensive about the move. Can i ask how anyone found the big leap? Is there a good expat community? Thanks Shay
Btw Dan mean means amaZing in crazy kiwi language haha! Watch out for the kiwi chicks ESP kiwi number two hehe Read More
hi by shay82
Hi, I have been offered a great job in istanbul but Im a little bit apprehensive about the move. Can i ask how anyone found the big leap? Is there a good expat community? Thanks Shay
Awwww love u Anna :) need to arrange this weekends plans.... Dancing and movie night!!! And oltada can we fit shopping in at some point??? I need clothes!!!! And shoes!!!! Read More
Heybeliada or Büyükada apartments ?
Hey try craigs list. There is a room going in my house, sharing withr and a Turkish lady. Pm if u r interested Read More
hi by shay82
Hi, I have been offered a great job in istanbul but Im a little bit apprehensive about the move. Can i ask how anyone found the big leap? Is there a good expat community? Thanks Shay
Hey shay - it depends where your job is. The asian side - kadikoy is a really nice area and lots of expats over here. What job will u be doing?? Read More
Yoga classes in English by london p
Hey does anyone know a yoga class in english in istanbul? I have tried to find and email some but so far no luck!!! it can be one to one or group .. if anyone can help i will appreciate it ;)
Hey! I really want to start yoga :) Is your class far?? Can anyone join or is it not really for beginners?? Read More
New to Istanbul by melismyname
Hi all just got here from Australia and am bored as shit dont really know anybody and would love to meet fellow expats. Cheers,Mel
I haven't 'limited' myself to only one site actually. I don't think u quite get the point. If you would like to go and start your own website for purely the nationality of expats you prefer, maybe that would be a better idea Read More
New to Istanbul by melismyname
Hi all just got here from Australia and am bored as shit dont really know anybody and would love to meet fellow expats. Cheers,Mel
Sorry to have a go Johnny. Just the idea annoys me as it kind of defeats the whole point of this site. İm an ex pat wanting to meet other expats (not Turkish guys) and I welcome whatever nationality they are Read More
New to Istanbul by melismyname
Hi all just got here from Australia and am bored as shit dont really know anybody and would love to meet fellow expats. Cheers,Mel
The whole point is it doesn't matter what nationality we are bit we are all expats and that's what we have in common. I think it's ridiculous to limit what nationalities of ex pats can go to an expat meeting. It's not about where u come from it's ... Read More
New to Istanbul by melismyname
Hi all just got here from Australia and am bored as shit dont really know anybody and would love to meet fellow expats. Cheers,Mel
Are Brits and other nationalities excluded from those expat meetings Johnny?? Read More
New to Istanbul by melismyname
Hi all just got here from Australia and am bored as shit dont really know anybody and would love to meet fellow expats. Cheers,Mel
Anna I'm def free thursday :) Also am still up for tonight guys, shall we finalist a date and venue?? If it is the other side can someone tell me how I can get there?!?! Read More
New to Istanbul by melismyname
Hi all just got here from Australia and am bored as shit dont really know anybody and would love to meet fellow expats. Cheers,Mel
Anna I'm def free thursday :) Also am still up for tonight guys, shall we finalist a date and venue?? If it is the other side can someone tell me how I can get there?!?! Read More
New to Istanbul by melismyname
Hi all just got here from Australia and am bored as shit dont really know anybody and would love to meet fellow expats. Cheers,Mel
Hey mel i just added u on fb so u can find me there Read More
New to Istanbul by melismyname
Hi all just got here from Australia and am bored as shit dont really know anybody and would love to meet fellow expats. Cheers,Mel
I can do monday night :) Read More
Meet up for ex pats this week
Hey guys I thought i would start a new thread soley to arrange meeting up for ex pats, especially those who have just arrived and are feeling a bit lost (hmmmm....thats me then!). As i assume everyone lives all over the place can people suggest ... Read More
New to Istanbul by melismyname
Hi all just got here from Australia and am bored as shit dont really know anybody and would love to meet fellow expats. Cheers,Mel
Hey guys I finally got here and im bored and abit lonely too! I am living in kadikoy. Have u guys arranged a get together yet?? If not shall we do one? Nicky Read More
New to Istanbul, Possible English Book Exchange Club...? by RachelP
Hello, I have just recently moved to Istanbul from the US and am flying through the books I have brought. I am thinking of starting an English book exchange club to maybe meet monthly or bi-weekly. Good way to get fresh reading material without ...
Hey guys, I don't arrive until end sept so i will probably miss the first one :( but definitley up for the next one! Read More
Lets Get Together by richardbozkurt
Hello Everyone it seems like many people would like meet with both local and foreigners so i am thinking organize an event in cafe or pub around Taksim Square (Beyoglu) or Sultanahmet Square both district contain a lot of nice pubs and cafes ...
Hey guys - did you meet up in the end?? Would be good if we could arrange something monthly?? Read More
New to Istanbul, Possible English Book Exchange Club...? by RachelP
Hello, I have just recently moved to Istanbul from the US and am flying through the books I have brought. I am thinking of starting an English book exchange club to maybe meet monthly or bi-weekly. Good way to get fresh reading material without ...
Absolutely brilliant idea :) I will definitley be up for that when i arrive!! Read More
moving from izmir to istanbul!
Hey guys - i am a 27 year old girl from London and i have been teaching English for the past 6 months in Izmir. I am now looking to move to Istanbul and would appreciate any advice on the best schools to apply to and also just to hear from any other ... Read More
coffee morning for Izmir expats
Hey guys What do you think of meeting up for a coffee one morning with all us Izmir expats??? Nicky Read More
Any expats in Izmir? by Anjana
Hi we've just moved from Istanbul to Izmir (I'm Indian my husband is Turkish) I was wondering if there are any expats living here at all?!!
hey anjana - im in dogan cay! a ten minure bus ride from karsiyaka! would be great to meet for a coffee or cay! i have found some teaching jobs all in konak so am hoping to start something in a week or so. are you working out there? that ... Read More
Any expats in Izmir? by Anjana
Hi we've just moved from Istanbul to Izmir (I'm Indian my husband is Turkish) I was wondering if there are any expats living here at all?!!
Hey Anjana - I am now lıvıng ın Izmır and goıng for englısh teachıng job ıntervıews! How are you fındıng lıfe here? whereabouts do you lıve? Have you met any other expats? I only know ... Read More
looking for english speaking friends by shero
Happy New Year All. I just moved to Istanbul 2 months ago and I am searching for English speaking friends, I am living in Asian side not so far from my work, Anybody around? I still don't have any friends in Istanbul due to language, I am only ...
hey shero, i am looking for a job in istanbul so if i find one it would be nice to have a friend out there for when i arrive! i have recieved an offer for a job but it's in konya and im not sure i will take it. Take care nicky Read More
Any expats in Izmir? by Anjana
Hi we've just moved from Istanbul to Izmir (I'm Indian my husband is Turkish) I was wondering if there are any expats living here at all?!!
Hi anjana, im planning on trying to find a job out there for maybe january/feb time!!! are u working there?? Read More