You can go running along the Marmara Sea. Yes, there's traffic on one side, but there's water on the other, and there's a full, flat,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called istanbul in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
18 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Expired resident permit and visa, but leaving the country in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Most likely you will be fined and deported -- I don't know how much and for how long. Yani, you should be able to leave the country but you...
22 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Scannıng Documents ın Turkey in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Have you tried an Internet cafe? They usually offer scanning services.
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is Izmik a doable day trip from Istanbul? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
If your time is limited, you can definitely see all the sights of İznik in one day (though I'd recommend taking the first ferry in the...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ayvalik, Turkey in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Not sure exactly what you mean by "self-catering accommodations" but both the Taksiyarhis Pansiyon (http://www.taksiyarhispension.com) and...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Traveling from Istanbul to Kas in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Kaş is fairly equidistant from Antalya and Dalaman airports, though not terribly close to either. Probably about a four-hour bus ride in...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hamams in Bursa in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I enjoyed my soak and scrub at the Eski Kaplıca Hamamı in the Çekirge neighborhood -- it has a small hot pool fed by the thermal springs....
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Seeking apartment in Istanbul for holiday rental in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
A Turkish friend of mine (who speaks English) manages a number of nice rental apartments, mostly in the Beyoğlu area. You can contact him...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Races in Istanbul 18 -22 February? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I don't know of any races during that time, but you could probably find people to run with by posting to Istanbul Expat Runners on...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Walking tours in Istanbul in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
If you want to eat lots of good food and explore some less touristy parts of the city, check out the Istanbul Eats Walks:...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is Istanbul Safe? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Just as safe if not more so -- except for the traffic! Keep an eye out for cars and motorcycles coming from any conceivable direction and...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called August v October in Istanbul, Cappadocia and Kas in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Istanbul can be pretty sticky and miserable in August -- though the street life, rooftop bars, etc. are a lot of fun -- and Kaş will be...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ayvalik in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Ayvalık is small and there's not much in the way of "sights" to see, just atmosphere to soak in... grab a cheap meal with a great view at...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Istanbul restaurants in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I'm quite fond of the Akdeniz Hatay Sofrası out in Aksaray (walking distance from the Yusufpaşa tram stop):...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called teaching in istanbul in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Istanbul is a fairly expensive city, though you can typically live pretty well if you're making a decent salary in dollars, pounds, or...
5 months ago

- Full Name The Turkish Life
- Country Turkey
- Website http://www.theturkishlife.com/
- Languages English, Turkish
- Favourite Places Istanbul, San Francisco, New York, Spain, Lebanon
- Interests wandering around with my camera(s), traveling anywhere, checking out art, good food and drink, reading, running, live music, movies, public transit







