richardbozkurt
Turkish expat in the USA
Forum posts
58
Contacts
10
About me
Turkish
Lives in San Francisco
Speaks English ,Turkish,Russian
Registration: 08 August 2011
Where to Play Tennis, Tennis Player Wanted
Hello Everyone 谋 am actually Turkish who newly moved Antalya, i do almost every sport but trying to improve my Tennis skill just recently start playing tennis, got racket and balls but there is no tennis pitch or people to play together that ... Read More
Please Advise by ernestoche
Dear All, I would like to work and share an apartment in Antalya, I used to work in the United Nations and Have a bachelor degree in medicine, I speak 3 languages fluently and I want to move to Antalya as soon as possible, I want any help or tips ...
Kariyer.net the best chooise never theless turkish companies are reaally wird,you send them your cv thay never call you back or do anything but when you go there and talk face to face thay just hire you so more tahn online it is better do it offline Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Antalya
Sounds like good idea if none start i could do....i see 200 people saw or read this threat but so few post ...there should be more respond and everyone who visit may post Email address this way everyone can be informed about place and ... Read More
Anyone living near Side/Manavgat?? by cherylCC
Hi i have been living in Side since Jan last year, it would be great if i could find some new friends who live anywhere near me :) Look forward to checking the replies xx
Hi 陌 just moved Antalya Lara ..i dont know anyone here ....side seems like far away to me ..anyone near Lara ?? Mail me: richardbozkurt@gmail.com Read More
American woman moving to Turkey by tifkgjt86
Hi, I am a teacher and was offered a job in Antalya starting in September. I was looking for some information on what life is like for an American woman to live in Antalya. I have heard it's not safe to live there as an American or a woman, so I was ...
HI There is nothing you should be worry about Antalya ,this is the city with full of tourists from all around world specially summer time moreover there are many foreigners are permanent residence here also Antalya is inter-nation city and number ... Read More
NFL (American football)
due time difference that would be hard to find place to watch but you may contact to American community for better advise Read More
cycling? football? squash? tennis... by dancarter
Hi everyone, I have recently moved to Istanbul and would like to meet more people through sports clubs/societies. I love cycling and recently brought my bike over here, are there any cycling tours/clubs I could join in? I miss playing football ...
if you believe you are good player(due team mate require good player otherwise i wont mention it )then come play in our team we play every week on Friday in Atakoy Bakirkoy region usually there are about 12-16 guys we play , divide two teams ... Read More
Tennis by holly12
Hi i am looking for a tennis club. I am not terribly good but looking for fitness and fun element. does anyone know of any expat clubs or anything? thanks
Hi guys i just have done my army service (every Turkish male must go army when reach age20 i posted until 27:),in army i got friend who is tennis coach he had talk about tennis all the time so i am now interested play it ,,atakoy seems like good ... Read More
World Raki Week
maybe people dont like raki that much :) Well there are 56 views but no replies (except one)!! Anyways, I made some arrangements in Besiktas Saturday (Tomorrow 03 DEC 2011) at 20:00 with some of my friends (non 大咖福利影院). Anyone is welcome to ... Read More
will anyone show me Istanbul? by computopia
Hi, thank you for ur posts, at the moment im not going to istanbul, but when ill go i will contact you. tanks
i am sure you heard about some landmarks in istanbul Taksim ,Hagia sofia ,,,etc but here a list of 20 great things you can do in istanbul of course it wont be fun to do all by yourself ,i recommend get some local friends over Expat,facebook,,,etc ... Read More
Adresses of clubs
check out Taksim area there are many choose of clubs restaurants ..etc the more you go out the easier you find places but be careful Read More
Welcome to barbecuuuuuuuuuuuue
Watch out for your kidneys :),you are very new member how do you expect people come over your place ? Read More
New to Istanbul by melismyname
Hi all just got here from Australia and am bored as shit dont really know anybody and would love to meet fellow expats. Cheers,Mel
first of all Australia sound great country istanbul is little hard city to get socialize rather than other cities :o so if you dont have friends it might feel even harder to live,, once you get know people and around city you can make easier to ... Read More
help needed to braid a black lady's hair by gamzecetinkaya1
Hi guys, do you know someone that can braid a black lady's (friend of mine)hair? please send me a message. Thank you Gamze
i was about to suggest Jennifer but she already saw it :) Read More
Turkish language course by esq
Hey! I'm interested to know if anyone has attended any Turkish language courses in Istanbul? I would love to take a course this summer for 4-6 weeks. Do any of you have any experience with some language schools? Any recommandations? Thanks!
Hi and welcome to Turkey first of all turkish very hard language so be ready perhaps you should have start learn alphabet from now on and basic words ,about language course i would suggest http://www.dilmer.com/en/turkish-course/ Hey! I'm ... Read More
life is boring without friends by inciperla
hi everyone,life is boring here without friends.i would like to meet with new friends in istanbul.we can hang out,i would like to meet with people who can speak arabic.english.italian.
Hi eveyone , dudye cause you dont have friend life feel like boring sendme Everyone who want meet send me PM i will arange someting Read More
Brass Tacks....Could I survive in Izmir or Bodrum for $4000 US by BOSTON MAMA
Hello ALl, As some of you wonderful may know we are seriously considering relocating to Turkey. My homeland is driving me to tears on a daily basis. But that is a story for another day. Situation: Mom, Dad, 7 year old boy & 4 year old girl. 1 ...
i guess after all of this positive comments now you convinced that 4K will be enough good luck Read More
How easy is banking? by suki2011
Hi guys, How easy is it to set up a bank account in Turkey where I can then transfer money into an English account? Suki
Honestly Turkish bank system more useful then other countries , specially USA, you can use your ATM card everywhere in turkey which is very secure with pin code Everyone suggest Garanti Bank but there are also big Global banks HSBC ,Citi Bank ... Read More
Lets Get Together by richardbozkurt
Hello Everyone it seems like many people would like meet with both local and foreigners so i am thinking organize an event in cafe or pub around Taksim Square (Beyoglu) or Sultanahmet Square both district contain a lot of nice pubs and cafes ...
it seems like many people dont find each other we better organize new events this time meet in cafe or pub Hello there, i am just in front of hagia sofia?is anybody here?(hope you have internet connection!!) Read More
Any expats in Izmir? by Anjana
Hi we've just moved from Istanbul to Izmir (I'm Indian my husband is Turkish) I was wondering if there are any expats living here at all?!!
everyone in istanbul We will meet 2th September Friday at Sultanahmet square right front of Hagia Sophia at 7 pm then go Cafe Nearby chanting while having drink Read More
Turkey Middle East or Europe by richardbozkurt
Hi All i would like to bring this point that where do you think Turkey belong ? [large]Middle East or Europe[/large][large][/large] in most of website Turkey located under Europe page but in this site claim to be Middle East country which is not ...
definitely you are right , that's also my point No, it is known as being part of the middle east, and just the most western part of the middle eastActually i agree with your point of view that Turkey is part of the Middle East, unless it joins the ... Read More
Lets Get Together by richardbozkurt
Hello Everyone it seems like many people would like meet with both local and foreigners so i am thinking organize an event in cafe or pub around Taksim Square (Beyoglu) or Sultanahmet Square both district contain a lot of nice pubs and cafes ...
no it is not too late ,i am thinking about September 4 Sunday Excellent idea. I'm waiting the for place and date!! If it's not too late... Read More
Plans to open Business
i think rather rather then Adana istanbul better option I think your best bet would be to try to sell to the American Base in Adana/Incirlik, Turkey. Read More
Plans to open Business
Dear Lynette unfortunately There are not many Afro Americans in Turkey so i don't really think there will be big business opportunity but as the community small here it might be mean they need your services hope all works well for you Read More
Brass Tacks....Could I survive in Izmir or Bodrum for $4000 US by BOSTON MAMA
Hello ALl, As some of you wonderful may know we are seriously considering relocating to Turkey. My homeland is driving me to tears on a daily basis. But that is a story for another day. Situation: Mom, Dad, 7 year old boy & 4 year old girl. 1 ...
i am currently in turkey i had live in the states total 2 years .hope everything works for you in turkey Thanks Richard! I love it, before I drug my family. Too funny. My husband was supposed to go to Turkey for 5 days, 15 days later he declared ... Read More
Brass Tacks....Could I survive in Izmir or Bodrum for $4000 US by BOSTON MAMA
Hello ALl, As some of you wonderful may know we are seriously considering relocating to Turkey. My homeland is driving me to tears on a daily basis. But that is a story for another day. Situation: Mom, Dad, 7 year old boy & 4 year old girl. 1 ...
sure you can choose turkey but before you make that big decision and drug your family i suggest come and stay for couple days (10-15 days)this way you can see if it is worth to live or how it is to live there but i can easily say you can live with ... Read More
Lets Get Together by richardbozkurt
Hello Everyone it seems like many people would like meet with both local and foreigners so i am thinking organize an event in cafe or pub around Taksim Square (Beyoglu) or Sultanahmet Square both district contain a lot of nice pubs and cafes ...
Here you can see our Facebook page , Facebook LINK Click HERE http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-People-in-Turkey/221851727862023 I agree that an FB page may be better. More accessible, and less likely to hit junk lol Read More
what can i do?
Bodrum is nice place you can enjoy sun,beaches and historical landmarks but like every other Turkish holiday destinations there are some disadvantages can make your holiday not so good you can come visit istanbul ,dont worry it will worth it ... Read More
Lets Get Together by richardbozkurt
Hello Everyone it seems like many people would like meet with both local and foreigners so i am thinking organize an event in cafe or pub around Taksim Square (Beyoglu) or Sultanahmet Square both district contain a lot of nice pubs and cafes ...
it is good to know there are people interested please follow the post ,leave your email address i will announce the date and place Read More
Lets Get Together by richardbozkurt
Hello Everyone it seems like many people would like meet with both local and foreigners so i am thinking organize an event in cafe or pub around Taksim Square (Beyoglu) or Sultanahmet Square both district contain a lot of nice pubs and cafes ...
ok marcus follow this post for date or leave your mail this way i can send mail about where and when i think thats a great idea. Count me in :) Read More
Is Turkey still Secular? Life in Izmir by BOSTON MAMA
These may be naive questions, but ones I feel need to asked and answered. How secular is Turkey? I have read some very varying reports. Some say you get harrassed for holding hands with a man ( I dont kiss in public), Blackberries getting "erased ...
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buy Tamarind ( wet ) by srirag
Hello All, Just moved to Istanbul last week . Was wondering if anyone knew where I could buy Tamarind ( wet ) for cooking . Is it available ? I did not find in supermarkets like Macrocenter , or Migros ?I was looking to buy that in some chinese or ...
in many super markets you can find even migros ,just check it but for sure you can find in misir carsisi or grand bazzar also i will recommend to go misir carsisi where you can find fresh and delicious one but also i see in super markets time to ... Read More
Lets Get Together
Hello Everyone it seems like many people would like meet with both local and foreigners so i am thinking organize an event in cafe or pub around Taksim Square (Beyoglu) or Sultanahmet Square both district contain a lot of nice pubs and cafes ... Read More
eastern mediterranean university by Safae12
Hello, I'm new on the blog. I'm a telecom engineer and i'm looking for a Master's degree in Marketing or Communication. I'm having a proposition for a Master's degree in "Eastern Mediterranean University", but i can't find on the net informations ...
Dear Safae 12 This university located in Cyprus (Turkey side KKTC) the universities located in Cyprus are not that good and popular in Turkey as well in the world , As foreigner student you may have much better options in Istanbul,as i heard it ... Read More
Turkey Middle East or Europe by richardbozkurt
Hi All i would like to bring this point that where do you think Turkey belong ? [large]Middle East or Europe[/large][large][/large] in most of website Turkey located under Europe page but in this site claim to be Middle East country which is not ...
yes it is true ,Turkey between Asia and Europe but should be Middle East country ? Turkey belongs to Turkish people ? Wikipedia says it's an Eurasian country, located between Europe and Asia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey any thoughts ? Read More
Hi everyone! I am looking for new friend in European side of Istanbul by KatieK
All of my friends are married,with kids, and i am not anymore. So happened like i do not have friend to go out in evening, to nice quality restaurant and bars, cinema, maybe for weekend vacation. 陌 am living in Ni艧anta艧谋, so i ...
Hi there There are many Russian and ukranian lives in istanbul ,i am sure you will find friends soon you may contact with your embassy (http://www.mfa.gov.ua/ )check it you can find Russian and Ukraninan community in Turkey two of my neighbors ... Read More
Who will be my friend by JaneW
I have been nursing the idea of visiting the Middle East Asia, preferably Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran or Iraq for the purpose of gathering experience. But I do not know anyone there. Can you be my companion if I should come?
well if you want visit middle east then you should choose Turkey ,,but if you are idealist and want to serve in iraq then i will says your choose but other then consider turkey as your destination no matter which country you choose before you make ... Read More
planning to move to Istanbul by dubai2istanbul
Hi Friends. I am planning to move to Istanbul with Family (wife) . How is 6000 USD monthly? How much will I b able to save if I maintain moderate living standards. I hope to save around 3500 every month. My office would be in Yenibosna.
dont worry 6K very good income for istanbul , 2k will be enough for 4 people family as monthly expenses Read More
looking for friends by GuestPoster6741
Hey everybody My name is Essi and I've been living in Istanbul (European side) for about 3 months. I'd love to meet new people (preferably girls). I like going out, movies, just hanging out etc. Feel free to message me! :)
hi there dont hesitate to go out and visit different sides of city this way you get know city and meet people after that it will be more fun to live and enjoyable Read More
Turkey Middle East or Europe
Hi All i would like to bring this point that where do you think Turkey belong ? Middle East or Europe in most of website Turkey located under Europe page but in this site claim to be Middle East country which is not Right i know it is not big ... Read More
Get Together Party by Istanbuldave
Hi guys, First, It was a pleasure to meet some of you already personally. Through the meetings and forums in expat-blog website, I can see that a lot of people are interested in meeting others. For the one who don聮t know me already, I聮ve been ...
Hi David it seems like every one like the party i am new here and Turkish i just wonder is this parties open to Turkish ? if yes count me on cheer Read More
First Ramadan in Turkey....I don't want it to be lonely or boring. by Samza83
Hello, So the title petty much says it all :) I am coming to Istanbul to live and work soon and this will be my first Ramadan in a (secular) Islamic country. It could be wonderful, but I'll be so new and hardly know anybody so it could be very ...
Dear Samza83 i can says many disadvantage about Turkey but About Ramadan dont worry about it i am turkish and drink water,eat ice cream on the street so far nothing happened which is what suppose to, specially in Big cities in Turkey very ... Read More
kindergardens in Istanbul
istanbul is good for grow child in ,, but you should know where to look dont hesitate it will be nice Read More
would love to live in istanbul
Hi Husain Next time if you come Istanbul let me know , like Yoko said you should be careful but that doesn't mean all Turkish will screw you Turkish business man and me myself want to make money why not cooperate ? let me know more about this ... Read More