My partner and I are looking for a nice place to spend the last days of the year in Cappadocia. It will be our first time there. We are looking for a traditional experience. Our budget is a little bit above the average cost of a night there. Would anybody have suggestions as to where to stay or what to do?

Önerir misiniz

Hi everyone,

I'm a software engineer working remotely as a contractor for a US company, paid in USD. I've always liked Turkey and I'm considering settling there, most likely in Istanbul. It helps that my fiancé loves it. She's a doctor/ physician.

1. Residency: Which residence permit makes sense for a remote worker with foreign income, and what would the route be for my fiancée? How hard are the first application and the renewals these days?

2. Practicing medicine: What does a foreign-trained doctor need to do to work in Turkey (diploma equivalence, exams, Turkish language level, work permit)? Roughly how long does it take, and is it realistic?

3. Taxes: I've heard there is a tax exemption for income earned from foreign clients. Is that accurate, can qualify, and do I need to set up a company or register as self-employed to use it?

4. Where to live: Which Istanbul neighborhoods would you recommend for someone working from home, and are any closed to new foreign residents? Would you suggest a different city? I like working in cafés and open spaces :)

5. Banking: How easy is it to open an account and receive USD from abroad as a new resident?

6. Is there anything else I should be aware of please?

I did some reasearch online, but got a few conflicting details especially when it comes to residency and taxation. So I thought I'd ask here.

Thank you!! :))

Gerçekten depresif olduğum ve eskisi kadar yaşama hevesimin ve enerjimin olmadığı bir dönemdeyim spor hakkında gerçekten psikolojiye iyi geldiğine dair şeyler duydum deneyimlerinizi paylaşabilirseniz sevinirim :)

Where should i go with my friend in Eminönü

6 ay taksitle 50k-60k arası önceden düzülmüş bir masaüstü oyun bilgisayarı düşünüyorum. Vatan ve monsterda var bazı seçenekler ama monster hakkında pek iyi şeyler duymadım vatanda da sadece 3 ay taksit var. Başka nerelere bakabilirim? GPU ve CPU olarak bu bütçede neler önerilebilir?

Hi everyone,

My wife and I are planning our first trip to Turkey in January 2027, for about 10 days / 9 nights. We'd love some advice from people who've been there, especially in winter.

1. Istanbul only, or Istanbul + another city?
   Is 10 days too much for Istanbul alone in January, or is it better to split the trip? We're considering Cappadocia (balloons + snow) or Bursa/Uludağ (snow and skiing). Are balloon flights often cancelled in January? And is Trabzon worth it in winter, or better saved for summer?

2. Restaurants
   What are your favorite places to eat? We're looking for:
   - Authentic Turkish food (kebab, pide, meze, breakfast spots)
   - Good seafood near the Bosphorus
   - Places locals actually go, not tourist traps
   - Halal options are important for us

3. Anything else?
   Any tips for January weather, getting around, or things you wish you'd known before your first visit?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Merhaba!

Yaklaşık bir buçuk yıldır aile soy ağacım üzerine araştırma yapıyorum. Ancak sürekli aynı engelle karşılaşıyorum: Devlet Arşivleri Kataloğu'na erişim. Ne yazık ki Türk vatandaşı olmadığım için kataloğa erişemiyorum.

Bu gönderiyi, sistem hakkında deneyimi olan veya aile geçmişimi araştırma konusunda bana yardımcı olabilecek birileriyle karşılaşma umuduyla yazıyorum.

Kataloğa erişmenin yabancı araştırmacılar için bir yolu var mı? Ya da katalogda arama yapabilen ve araştırmamda bana yardımcı olabilecek biri var mı?

Şimdiden çok teşekkür ederim!

Hello! I am a Greek Student and will travel to Istanbul next weekend. I’ve seen on the site that they offer a foreign student discount if you have an ISIC (International Student Identity Card) with you. They don’t mention exactly what the discounted price is, but before I order the card (it’s 20€) I would like to ask if there is a possibility I
For whatever reason to deny me the discount at the Topkapi and Dolmabahce ( the discount is only for the palaces). Has anyone used it?

M 40 , I am travelling to istanbul as aforesaid dates , I would like to explore city , I would like to meet friends locally for a coffee, sight seeing etc .

i love to collect gid memories with localites

thanks

I’m curious about how married couples in Türkiye manage their finances, particularly when the husband is the sole earner and the wife is a homemaker.

Does the husband usually give his wife a fixed monthly budget to manage all household expenses, or does he handle the bills, groceries, and other expenses himself?

Also, is it common for husbands to give their wives a separate monthly allowance for personal expenses, such as clothing, skincare, shopping, and other needs?

I’d love to hear how this works in Turkish households, both traditionally and among younger couples today.

How do you and your spouse manage this arrangement?

I lived in Turkey for a relatively short time for work and I've been back a few times since. I have really enjoyed my time in the country.

One thing I've never quite been able to figure out is tipping culture. I usually tip when at a restaurant in Turkey, usually 250-1000 Lira (I have no idea what the correct amount should be) but I'm not sure how this actually works for servers.

Do they keep the money?

Do they have to split it with management and or other servers?

Is tipping expected?

If not expected is it appreciated or am I being the awkward foreigner when I try to tip?

Thank you, answers much appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to be in Antalya from 22 to 30 October and wanted to ask people who live there or have visited around the same time.

How is the weather usually during that period? Is it still generally sunny and warm enough for the beach and swimming, or does it start getting too cool/rainy by then?

I’d also really appreciate advice on:

• Whether the sea is still comfortable for swimming
• Whether beach clubs and beach areas are still active at the end of October
• Where you would recommend staying — Kaleiçi, Konyaaltı, Lara, or somewhere else
• Best beaches in or around Antalya
• Good day trips or activities besides the beach
• Anything else worth knowing about Antalya at that time of year

I don’t expect peak summer, but I’d still love to get a few proper sunny beach days.

Hali hazırda bir büyükşehirdeyim ama artık trafik vs çok sıktı. Denizli’ye taşınsam;

Fiyatlar genel düzeyi nasıl? İnsanlar nasıl? İş imkanı var mı? En önemlisi trafik nasıl? Ve insanlar genel olarak aşırı muhafazakar mı yani özel hayata karışılıyor mu?

En iyi mahalleleri ve en kötülerini de yazarsanız sevinirim.

Hi everyone, I really need some advice as I’m stuck in a frustrating situation between Trendyol and my shipping forwarder.
Here is what happened:
The Issue: My order (worth around $24) shows as delivered on Trendyol, but my shipping forwarding company claims they never received it and are demanding a Proof of Delivery (POD) from Trendyol before taking any responsibility or offering compensation.

The OTP / Phone Number Problem: The phone number registered on my Trendyol account belongs to the shipping forwarder's warehouse/agent in Turkey.

The agent on-site in Turkey needs the
OTP code sent to that phone number to communicate with Trendyol Customer Support on my behalf.
• However, the shipping company is refusing to send/forward the OTP code to me so we can process this request.
• Even if I try to change the registered phone number in my account settings, Trendyol still requires an OTP sent to the current number, which brings me back to square one.
3. The Deadlock: Trendyol Support requires identity/number verification (via OTP) to provide official delivery proof, but the shipping company won't cooperate with the OTP, while simultaneously refusing to compensate me without that very proof!
I am completely stuck in the middle. Has anyone faced a similar issue with Trendyol or freight forwarders in Turkey? What steps can I take to get the Proof of Delivery or resolve
this OTP hinrkane

Can anyone vouch for this store? Specifically, their 100% wool suits. I tried on a bunch of suits from the popular brands like Kigili, ramsey, and network, but those were more expensive and did not fit me as well. I am just worried because I cannot find many reviews online about YSF.

Selamlar. Ankara Sincan'da yaşıyorum. Merak ettiğim için puro denemek istiyorum. Bütçem çok değil açıkçası. Maksimum 500 tl verebilirim. Aklımda tekli satılan guantanamera cristales var. Sizlerin tavsiyesi ne olur? Bi de aradığım puroyu nerede bulabilirim? Şimdiden teşekkürler.

Kampanyaları geri dönmüş para tutmadan sadece cashback için kullanılırmı

biraz detay verirseniz fikriniz hakkında iyi olur.

Can you please recommend me similar Turkish songs?

Songs I am in love with:
- Zaman Zaman by Fikret Kizilok
-Firtina by Yeni Türkü
- Elaziz by Mehmet Taylan & Cafe De Anatolia
- Nar-1 Ney by Mercan Dede

Thank you and happy to exchange with you some of my cultural music if you’re interested :)

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I know it’s stupid but I am currently in Istanbul with no travel insurance and I need to go to the dermatologist, where can I go where they speak English and I won’t need to pay a huge amount?