• Turkey Real Estate Blog – Property News & Lifestyle

Turkey Real Estate Blog – Property News & Lifestyle

  • What types of Turkish house can you buy?
  • What types of Turkish house can you buy? Turkey’s a fascinating mixture of East and West – and its architecture is testimony to that. You can find anything from modern, European-style villas to intricately detailed Ottoman townhouses. We explore the main types of Turkish..
  • Altinkum Turkey – Resort Information
  • Altinkum Turkey Resort Information   Altinkum Turkey is a small and clicky holiday resort on the Aegean coast of Turkey. It has attracted much negative press because of ex-pats who have been swindled out of life savings by unqualified property dealers who saw quick cash to be made during a..
  • About Turgutreis at Bodrum Mugla in Turkey
  • About Turgutreis at Bodrum Mugla in Turkey  Turgutreis is the Bodrum region of Turkey and filled me with an overwhelming sense of comfort and familiarity, even though I had never been there before. I felt like I was lured to experience something new. I also had the realization that I was not..
  • Wine Tasting in Sirince Village
  • Wine Tasting in Sirince Village   If you ever find yourself on the Aegean coast of Turkey then be sure to take a visit to Sirince Village.  Known throughout Turkey for wine tasting and production, it’s mountainside location is perfect for seeing natural Turkey and all through the village..
  • Turkish Men & Your Holiday Romance
  • Turkish Men & Your Holiday Romance  Readers: I wrote this post over three years ago. All of it still applies and I stand by what I have written. However you may also be interested in my latest post regarding Turkish men called “My Turkish Love Letter” (November 2013)  Turkish Men..
  • Cultural Region Kars City, Turkey
  • Cultural Region Kars City, Turkey Kars city was a destination on my north to east tour of Turkey. Before I left, I excitedly discussed my plans with two Turkish friends. I was going to spend one day in Cultural Region Kars City with a tour group, then extend my stay on my own for three..
  • Ways to Fund Living in Turkey as a Foreigner
  • Ways to Fund Living in Turkey as a Foreigner   One question I am frequently asked is how I fund my life in Turkey. People enquiring are generally girls who have met someone while on holiday here, and they would like to stay in the country. Others are middle-aged couples who do not want to wait..
  • I was Wrong About Ortahisar
  • I was Wrong About Ortahisar   When I started this blog, my aim was to visit every village, town, and city in Turkey. Perhaps I was drunk when I made this bucket list because it soon became clear to me; this goal was going to take a lifetime to complete and despite popular rumors, I have not..
  • The Pool of Abraham : Balikli Göl in Sanliurfa
  • The Pool of Abraham : Balikli Göl in Sanliurfa    Sanliurfa is one of my favorite cities in Turkey, even though I originally went there for one reason only.  That was to see the pool of Abraham, known as Balikli Göl in Turkish.  As a major landmark of the region, it is visited by..
  • About Turkish Tea
  •   About Turkish Tea : The National Drink of Turkey  People who are unfamiliar with the country of Turkey assume the national drink is coffee, but in fact, tea is the inseparable drink of Turkish culture. Women, family, and friends often meet in tea gardens, while men flock to the male dominated..
  • Butterfly Valley
  • Butterfly Valley Of Turkey   I handed my fare over to the taxi boat captain and sat down on the wooden seat bench breathing a great sigh of relief. In retrospect, my plans for that day were not complicated. I just wanted to catch the taxi boat from the beach at Olu Deniz to the..
  • Majestic Architecture of the Celsus Library in Ephesus
  • Majestic Architecture of the Celsus Library in Ephesus    Celsus Library in Ephesus The Celsus library in Ephesus is probably one of the most photographed historical structures of Turkey. It belongs to the ancient city located on the Aegean coast, near the holiday resort of Kusadasi..