Expat Experiences in Turkey

When considering a move to a new city, there is nothing more useful than hearing real life stories and unique experiences from other expats who have lived there. We'd love to hear about your expat experiences. Please contact us if you live or have lived in Turkey and would like to share your story.

 

Barbara Isenberg is a freelance writer specialising in travel, food and culture in Istanbul and Turkey. She moved to Izmir with her husband after buying a one-way ticket to Istanbul in August 2007, and now lives a life of leisure and contemplation on the Aegean. Read what she has to see about expat life in Turkey.


Kala Shekhar has lived and worked in Istanbul for three years after moving from India. His son Sid is a regular contributor to the Turkish Daily news and is also a deputy editor for one of their supplements called Genext. Both of them are happy to advise expats on life in Istanbul, via questions posed on the Expat Arrivals Forum. Read about Kala's take on expat life in Istanbul here.