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Istanbul Life

Food, culture, work and everyday life in the city.

Turkish street food
Mar 2023

Turkish Street Food To Try In Istanbul

In this blog post, we introduce you to the best Turkish street food in Istanbul, from Savory street foods to sweet treats and traditional Turkish beverages.

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Feb 2020

Can Any Turkish City Rival Istanbul?

Can any other city really rival Istanbul in terms of popularity, history, culture, and beauty? It’s a hard challenge, and its hard to be achieved.

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Feb 2020

Why Istanbul Isn’t Only About Sultanahmet

Istanbul is a massive city, it is home to thousands of people, and is packed with more history than most other countries in the world.

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Jan 2020

Major Industries in Istanbul

Istanbul has long been the economic and commercial hub of Turkey. This is a city which is buzzing with life, and it never seems to sleep.

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Jan 2020

The Istanbul Marathon

Have you ever fancied running from one continent to another?This is something thousandsof runners do every year,when they take part it the Istanbul Marathon

Turkish Carpets
Jan 2020

Turkish Carpets, What Makes Them So Special?

When you visit a Turkish carpets shop, the experience in itself is quite special. You will be invited to sit down, make yourself comfortable

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Jan 2020

Want to Party? Turkey’s Best Nightlife Spots

Sun is guaranteed during the summer months in Turkey’s coastal holiday hotspots, as well as a damn good time!But, what if you want to party?Is your luck in?

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Jan 2020

Adventures You Can have in Istanbul

You don’t only have to sightsee, that is a true adventure in itself! If you’re not sure where to begin, check out adventures you can have in Istanbul.

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Jan 2020

An Expat Life in Istanbul - Part 1

Istanbul is a fantastic city to live in, one which will certainly stay with you for the rest of your days, should you decide to move on.

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Jan 2020

An Expat Life in Istanbul - Part 2

This is the first thing you will notice in your Turkish expat life – it can be difficult to get anything done quickly, as the goalposts are always changing!

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Jan 2020

How to Build a House in Istanbul

If you decide you want to move to Istanbul and build a house of your own, or perhaps you simply want to build a house to have as a base when you do visit

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Jan 2020

How to Start a Business in Istanbul

Turkey is in an enviable position for business owners, but Istanbul is certainly a hotspot for businesses to grow into huge multi-national concerns

hospitality
Jan 2020

The Beauty of Hospitality

To the foreign eye, Turkish hospitality can seem a little too much, perhaps even a tad over the top, but once you have experienced it a few times

kebab of lamb, with homemade bread.
Dec 2019

Ten Best Istanbul Meals to Try

Turkish food is famous for being delicious, and where better to try it than in beautiful Istanbul? Not only do you get a view.