Mehmet
@LONELYBOY_IST
American expat in 罢眉谤办颈测别
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536
About me
American
Lives in Istanbul
Speaks English, French, Turkish
Registration: 12 June 2013
Agency to hire someone by Adomi
Hello I'm wondering if you guys know any agency in Istanbul which can help me to find an employee to hire. Thank you
Hello Mr. Adomi. Do you still looking for recruitment agencies in Istanbul . Pls contact me on pm we can discuss about what kind of employee looking for . We have many foreigners candidate looking for job. Read More
where is the best place to live in Istanbul? by mekerere
where is the best place to live in Istanbul any help please? cheapest and accessible for all transportation facilities in istanbu?
Depends on your financial but best area will be Asia side like 脺sk眉dar 脺mraniye or near by kad谋k枚y. If you like to live other side like tarabya or Sar谋yer or levent or or her in Europe it will be different and crowd ... Read More
Learning Turkish In Turkey - Good Idea? by foude1
I'd like advice from some of our Turkish residents/those who have been to Turkey recently. Is turkey a good place to visit at the moment? I was planning to go there for a few months at a Turkish language school. However the unrest and refugee ...
Hello dear Sure you can come in Turkey anytime when you like I don't know which country you are living now but when you come it will be not refugees for you because you will come with tourist visa or legally 90 days stay in without visa depend ... Read More
Residence and Working Permit by Yavorskyi
Dear All, I wanted to find out if I have a Residence in Turkey can I work with this document or do I need a Work Permit? Please can someone explain in brief? Regards, Maksym
Hello dear. I just like to inform you that you can not work in turkey without work permit visa. Even if you have residence permit visa because residence permit visa and work permit visa totally 2 different document. But new turkey law saying that ... Read More
Do you speak Turkish? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Turkish is essential for a successful integration in Turkey. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Turkish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Hello guys how are you all. I would like to add few advice how you can learn Turkish easy when you are in Turkey. I don't know but few of them writing something not good and they are still living in Turkey even if they are not happy .if you ... Read More
About U艧k眉dar? by Mihrimah
Please, What's about these areas : Mimar Sinan , 莽amlica and Center of U艧k眉dar to live in ? Any recommended places to live in in U艧k眉dar which are safe , near transportation ..
Hello Mihrimah How are you I hope you are enjoying in Istanbul. Yes uskudar area is good but also you can try umraniye side too it is near by the uskudar and you can find good place with nice cost. Also you can go everywhere in Istanbul from ... Read More
Is there any Filipino Communities in Turkey? by J#01
I'm just curious because most Filipinos in diferent countries formed communities to help them cope up with homesickess and also acts as their second family while their true ones are miles away from them... God speed. J#01
Hello madam. Yes they have a filipino community in istanbul near by taksim area. Also you can find plenty Philippines here in Istanbul. Good luck Read More
Cheapest money transfer to philippines bank by Maki25
Hello anyone know more cheapest money transfer than western union going to philippines bank account...
Hello maki Did you check money gram . It is also cheap but if you like more cheap pks look here. https://www.transferwise.com This is new one and more cheapest one than other Read More
Bringing a Domestic Worker in Turkey? by kavimuchi
Hi! I was wondering if anybody have an idea on how to bring a domestic worker here in Turkey. I know some agencies offer them but I wanted a specific one from my home country. She has been with us(my family) for 11 years and I want to take her here. ...
Kavimuchi If Lynn has a schengen visa it is only for Schengen ccountries. As you know turkey is not in European Union yet. And she must apply Turkish visa only back to home country and apply from her country Turkish embassy. But I don't think ... Read More
Advice plz to settle in Turkey, find accommodation etcc by exel
Hi all, I thought to settle in Turkey and i do not know where to start& how to rent a cheap vacation cheap :) but in a Nice area of Taksim or other corner, And the papers need for housing. I will stay for 3months is the term for a Tunisian ...
If you like to move in turkey ofcourse you must be ready with your budget for live , stay and all other thing even if you don't work. But turkey don't have hard rules like other country to live in it. What we are talking all about just you ... Read More
Advice plz to settle in Turkey, find accommodation etcc by exel
Hi all, I thought to settle in Turkey and i do not know where to start& how to rent a cheap vacation cheap :) but in a Nice area of Taksim or other corner, And the papers need for housing. I will stay for 3months is the term for a Tunisian ...
Hi guys . How is everything here. I am sorry to jump your conversation guys but I like to give more and good suggestions. First. 1. If you want to move and live in turkey you don't need to show 12.000 us dolar it is only 6000 dolar enough to ... Read More
tefl course in turkey by rayhan777
Hello dear friends Do you have any idea about tefl in turkey (teaching english as a foreing language)?could you please give me answers to the following questions: -Is there a choice of language centers that give this course? -Can non native ...
Hello rayhan Yes if you have a chance you can get teaching certificate (EFTL, TOEFL etc.) From CELTA from your country. Or you can get in turkey dosent matter because it is international. Also yes you must learn speak Turkish but it is not for ... Read More
Bringing a Domestic Worker in Turkey? by kavimuchi
Hi! I was wondering if anybody have an idea on how to bring a domestic worker here in Turkey. I know some agencies offer them but I wanted a specific one from my home country. She has been with us(my family) for 11 years and I want to take her here. ...
Hello dimps99 I believe that I mentioned everything clearly what you wanted to learn about turkey visa. But I will mentioned again below Pls read it carefully. 1. If you are not from Europe and not hold European passport you can not come in turkey ... Read More
tefl course in turkey by rayhan777
Hello dear friends Do you have any idea about tefl in turkey (teaching english as a foreing language)?could you please give me answers to the following questions: -Is there a choice of language centers that give this course? -Can non native ...
Hello raydan. 陌 am reading your post and I guess I explained you before about it. You must get teaching English or other language certificate if you want move to other country for work. What kind of bachelor you have or you are teacher already ... Read More
Bringing a Domestic Worker in Turkey? by kavimuchi
Hi! I was wondering if anybody have an idea on how to bring a domestic worker here in Turkey. I know some agencies offer them but I wanted a specific one from my home country. She has been with us(my family) for 11 years and I want to take her here. ...
Hello dear. Where are you from originally. Do you have a Denmark passport. And your finance where is she living in Cyprus ( turkish side or Greece side) what she is doing there If she is living in Turkish Cyprus side.she is working there and she ... Read More
Business / job on line ?
Hello dear. If you would like work on Internet you don't need to do anything when you are in turkey. You are not from Turkish citizen and you don't need to pay any tax if you work on online job. But if you like to live and stay in turkey you ... Read More
Bringing a Domestic Worker in Turkey? by kavimuchi
Hi! I was wondering if anybody have an idea on how to bring a domestic worker here in Turkey. I know some agencies offer them but I wanted a specific one from my home country. She has been with us(my family) for 11 years and I want to take her here. ...
Hello guys. I just like to add few think about turkey visa. If you like to come turkey for live,work and holiday. You must get Turkish visa from your home country Turkish embassy. If you are not from European citizens. We have a visa agreement with ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello dear. How are yoy. I will like you few suggestions. 1. Are you speaking some Turkish 2. Do you have international teaching certificate. ( like a TOEFL etc.) 3. If you don't have that certificate sorry but you can not work as a teacher ... Read More
How to make friends in Turkey by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Turkey :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hi captain.my name is mehmet pls if you have more questions don't hesitate to contact me any time on my inbox Read More
How to make friends in Turkey by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Turkey :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Ok captain how you like ofcourse there is also nice place.it was only my suggestion to you. If you come in Istanbul one day pls let me know we can meet somewhere. See you. Read More
How to make friends in Turkey by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Turkey :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hello. Captain Leif. Welcome in turkey. I am living in Istanbul and if you like to enjoy rest of your life turkey is best place to live and if you like try to move in Istanbul because you can find everything here and you will fell better than ... Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Ok. Time and date is good . OK we will decide it when we meet up. Where will be meeting area of Asia side Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Hello all we are just talking here and try to something for meet up in Istanbul. But no one is answer and no want to meet . Why I don't understand Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Ok guys. Where we will meet. What time and which place in taksim. Anyone has a idea about Place and adress in taksim Read More
Old iphone exchange with new one in istanbul by sana3khan
Hello friends Does anybody know if we can exchange our old iphone with new one here in istanbul? Thanks
Hello dear how are you. You can not exchange your iPhone in Istanbul turkey. Because we don't have that kind of system in turkey. Only you can sell your phone with less money and than you can buy new one with money. Ofcourse when you sell it ... Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Hello all. It is very old topic. Where and how . First we need to ask how many people's are living in turkey and who like to meet eachother. When I see who is answering most of them not living in istanbul and they are in different city. What ... Read More
Transcription of turkish interviews
Hello Sascha. I am.living in Istanbul. 陌 would like to help you Pls contact me. Read More
Buying a car in Turkey
It is very easy. When you go to cars selling center. My suggestion will be new car is better for you. When you buy car they will do all paper work for you it is only 1 or 2 work days. Fast and quick also everything will be together. Read More
money in Turkey by barhampam13
Transfer money into another persons account here , seems to be a problem, from english to Turkish bank is a problem i am finding this and am getting charged a lot from my bank for changing money from ATM all the time any answers would be ...
It is so easy . What currency you like to send . If you open all type of bank account ( dolar , pound, euro , turkish lira ) and if you know how to use online bank system it will be so cheap and fast also you don't need wait line in the bank. ... Read More
Cost of living in Turkey 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Turkey in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Turkey you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Turkey? > accommodation ...
Hello everybody. I am living in Istanbul and I saw many people's are comment on WHAT COST OF LIVING IN ISTANBUL I just want to talk about Istanbul and share my knowledge too.. 1 . Rent apartment houses depend on which location starting around ... Read More
Cost of living in Turkey 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Turkey in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Turkey you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Turkey? > accommodation ...
Hello edragone. I saw your post and I wanted to add something. I am living in Istanbul and Istanbul is not expensive place I don't understand how you guys says it is so expensive. I don't know where are you from originally maybe can be ... Read More
Accommodation if possible in Istanbul by barhampam13
one bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, living area, all bills included if possible in Istanbul, near shops thank you Pamela Barham
Hrllo mss.Barham can you contact with me pld I will help you. Thanks... Read More
Cheap flats is istanbul !!!!!!
If you look taksim area it is very hard to find cheap place but if you like try to look on Asia side Read More
Antalya and Istanbul, any advice/ recommendations ? by hspctor
Hi Everyone! I am a 26 year old American woman looking into a move to Turkey to teach English. After spending 6 months in Italy, I knew I wanted to go back abroad and I've always wanted to visit Turkey. I am between Antalya and Istanbul. I have ...
Hi haley . How are you. I just let you know and advice to come in Istanbul. Cause it is big city and you can find everything there what you like and I know very busy place. But you will love and won't miss your home ( I know how is chiago ) ... Read More
Helllllooooo; Looking to learn Turkish & make friends in Konya. by ursula000
Hello, my name is Ursula. I'm an American from the Big Apple and looking for someone to teach me Turkish and to make new friends here in Konya, Turkey! I've been here in Konya since September working at a language school and trying to learning ...
Hello everybody. How is everything here. I am Mehmet living in istanbul. Who like to learn speak Turkish I can help. Don't hesitate to contact with me anytime. See you Read More
looking for lawyer and accountant in Antalya by Natalkala
Hi tpw please write some reliable lawyer and accountant in Antalya who can help to set up a business. thanks.
Hello natalkala. Why is Antalya. 陌stanbul is better for restaurant business and 12 months will be keep open. Not like Antalya. Antalya is so expensive for open business and high rent prices and short term ( only for summer time ). Let's ... Read More
Safety in Turkey by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Turkey? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Turkey is best place and most safe place than other country. Everybody see on TV news and everybody travelling around to the world. Problem is everywhere social,criminality,political. Yes all we know turkey location is so different area and ... Read More
Finally I found an internship in Istanbul and now I need ur help by Ferdaous12
Hello everyone, the title says it all, I managed to get an internship offer in Istanbul ( BTW 2 of my friends are still looking for anything related to Marketing or Sales, if you have any suggestion that will be just great), back to our subject ...
Hello yes if you want to work in turkey first you should find job and company after they need to send you one work contract and they need to provide every thing for you. Read More
How to come to Turkey with family members
Hello dear. Why you want to come in turkey. It is very hard. You can not come with family Read More
Safety by banas4916
Are any expats living in Istanbul or other parts of Turkey more concerned about their safety because of ISIL? I want to come visit again and most of the time I do not pay that much attention to different governmental warnings from other countries ...
Hello banas. Don't worry about that. Turkey is most safe place than other. I have been everywhere almost all over the world. I know how is everything. Also I like to add ""ISID"" is not living in turkey. There are living ... Read More
Looking new friend in Istanbul who is speak English.I come from Florid
Hello my name is memo i am living in Istanbul Asia side. I just come from Florida USA. I love to meet new expat in Istanbul who is speak English. Read More
Help needed
First what is your budget and how big rest. You like to open. Location is important but first you need to tell how much you can spend after I will give you more details Read More
Brits in Istanbul - by drew1967
Just about to secure a new job in Istanbul. Would love to hear about British life in Istanbul. How do you get on? What did you not take with you, and wished you did?. The food The water Living in an apartment Air con or not? Living ...
Oh my god. So dangerous place and life is so hard and very very very expensive than british place....:)))))))))... if you afraid why you want to come. Better stay in your home country.....hahahahahahahaha..... Read More
Residence Permit holder --- Turkish Resident by Apple13
Hi mga kabayan, Pls help =) If you are a residence holder (Blue book) here in Turkey, do you need to go to POEA to get OEC? Im hearing a lot of infos from different Pinoys living here in Istanbul. Now I dont know which is true? Last time I got ...
Hello apple how are you. It is very hard to find cheaper language course but my suggection is you must find some turkish friend and try to spend your time with them ofcourse who is speaking english and I am sure they will help you to learn turkish ... Read More
Friday prayers w English Sermon in Istanbul by Mimikz80
Hi, Does anyone know if the Friday sermon at Blue Mosque is conducted in English? Do they have space for ladies? If isnt, which are the mosque in Istanbul?
hello dear.so sorry but 谋 thought she was joking :))) because she came from where 谋 dont know but 谋 guess she 谋s muslim too.and she must know that it is not possible all over the word where is mosque available ... anyway... good ... Read More
Friday prayers w English Sermon in Istanbul by Mimikz80
Hi, Does anyone know if the Friday sermon at Blue Mosque is conducted in English? Do they have space for ladies? If isnt, which are the mosque in Istanbul?
Hello mimi. I just like to inform you. You are muslim country and our native language is turkish. Of course not english .it will be kuran ( arabic ) even in your home country will be same but not english did you see like that anywhere english which ... Read More
Making friends in Istanbul. by Mimikz80
HI there.. I just came to Istanbul yesterday. I will be here till 18Dec. Hope to make new friends to go around Istanbul. Any recommendations of nature or historical sites?
Welcome in istanbul.. but this time is little bit cold..hahahhaha why you choice to come during winter anyway istanbul is beautiful city anytime..... Read More
let me know where is good place for coffee and reading books these day by Edgar Lee
Hi. Please let me know^^;
hello edgar wh谋ch s谋de are you l谋v谋ng 谋n 谋stanbul...谋f you l谋ke as谋a s谋de w谋ll be good maybe kad谋koy Read More
I need help for by Tabea
Hey, My name is Tabea, I'm from Germany and right now I am doing my Erasmus semester in Istanbul and I really felt in love with this city and Turkey. Because of that I am writing one of my research papers in university about the differences ...
It is so strange. Why you need it.. Read More
renting a house or a flat
Hello.dont worry everywhere is safe in istanbul and no one will disturb you even if you are alone.you are not just one person to live here many alone people are living in istanbul and asia side will be better to stay and cheaper than europe side. ... Read More
playing ping pong in kadidkoy area :) by katii
playing ping pong in kadidkoy area :)
Hello how are you .where are you still waiting your answer Read More
playing ping pong in kadidkoy area :) by katii
playing ping pong in kadidkoy area :)
Hello katii how are you thanks. 谋 am living in the asia side.pls can you pm me or add me 谋 can not send you message .thanks.. Read More
Studio rooms fully furnished in Ortakoy-Istanbul by pug106GTi
Center of Ortakoy Istanbul for long term rents.Room specs; - Central heating -24 hrs hot water -Private entrance -Microwave -Electric stove -Kettle -Free wifi -Refrigerator -Iron & ironing board -Aircondition
Thanks damora i am looking one room for my friend.who is looking flatmate. Do you know some where by the way my friend is girl.. Read More
playing ping pong in kadidkoy area :) by katii
playing ping pong in kadidkoy area :)
hello katii 谋 would l谋ke to play as well.谋f you l谋ke but where and when.. Read More
Studio rooms fully furnished in Ortakoy-Istanbul by pug106GTi
Center of Ortakoy Istanbul for long term rents.Room specs; - Central heating -24 hrs hot water -Private entrance -Microwave -Electric stove -Kettle -Free wifi -Refrigerator -Iron & ironing board -Aircondition
What are you talking about that. 3000tl from ortakoy.are you joking... Read More
Studio rooms fully furnished in Ortakoy-Istanbul by pug106GTi
Center of Ortakoy Istanbul for long term rents.Room specs; - Central heating -24 hrs hot water -Private entrance -Microwave -Electric stove -Kettle -Free wifi -Refrigerator -Iron & ironing board -Aircondition
How much is it and how many peoplesare in you house.can you explain more pls Read More
help to translate: English / Turkish or French / Turkish translation
Hello hayana how are you. Yes how may I help you. Read More
English Teacher looking for a job. by arianahakim
Hello everyone, I'm looking to move to Istanbul and am trying to find some positions to apply for. I'm a native English speaker with my B.A. in English, TEFL certificate, and 2 years teaching experience in Czech Republic. Can anyone ...
Hello arianahakim. Pls have a look your inbox I send you one adress already.but first you need get work permit I am sure they will help you.good luck Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
Hello I am mehmet from istanbul but I am living usa .I just come in istanbul for 2 monhts vacati8n but I dont have a friend here I would like to talk who is expat in turkey I love to make a friend see you Read More
Weekend !!! Anyone free to hangout ???
Hello Arev how are you.谋 guess n谋ce 谋dea about weekend but 谋 hope th谋s weather w谋ll same that t谋me. 谋 am l谋v谋ng 谋n as谋as谋de of 谋stanbul.谋 dont know where we can meet Read More
How to get a visa?? by aylaistanbul
Hey people, does anyone have experience in geting a one year tourist visa for people from the EU? Thanks so much, Ayla
Hello ayla.if you need help ican help you. Not problem Read More
How to get a visa?? by aylaistanbul
Hey people, does anyone have experience in geting a one year tourist visa for people from the EU? Thanks so much, Ayla
Sorry if you want to get visa for UA as a tourist you must talk one of the travel agency.it is better they can get it for you in the 2 days.if you wanna get your self ok but you need to provide all document what they want.and very hard to get visa ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
Depend which location and how big rent house you want.and if you like work you must come as aholiday and look around i am sure you will find.if you need help pls dont hesitate to contact me anytime.mehmet Read More
Civil/Structural Engineering company in Istanbul
Hello welcome.i am sorry icannot help.did you check on google .i am sure you will find something.and also unfortunately alot of foreigners areworking in istanbul. Iam living in istanbul too Read More
Monthly salary in Istanbul by dstanley
Hi Everyone, I am travelling to Istanbul tomorrow to hook up with the relocation guy who works for my company. I have been offered a promotion, that means a slight pay cut in English money, but I understand could be ok in ...
Hello Damon welcome in turkey.I just want to say little thing about that. you can live very well in istanbul with that money even it is to much.maybe you dont know even turk谋sh peoples dont have that k谋nd of salary a month.and everybody ... Read More
Why I don`t get a job? by karanova
Hi! I would like you to share opinions and experience with me. Since more than 6 months I`m applying online for jobs,in different hotels trough yenibiris.com,but no one ever call me even for an interview.I have Master Degree of Hotel and ...
Hello Kara .I dont understand why you want to work in turkey..yes 谋t 谋s hard somet谋mes 谋 know which site you are talking and name's ''YENIBIRIS.COM'' that site only you can reg谋ster and wait .it is not easy 谋 know what ... Read More
Moda/Kadikoy friends?
Hello Dana How are you .welcome turkey. I am turk谋sh and my hometown in istanbul/turkey But I do not live in turkey.I am living and working in miami / USA. At the moment I am in istanbul for my vacation .Ifyou like to be friend and meet ... Read More
Just arrived in Istanbul. by LINSEY
Just arrived in Istanbul, any other nannies/ teachers around the Taksim area? I know NO-ONE.
hello welcome.谋 bel谋eve that you w谋ll be happy and enjoy 谋n the turkey..we are always here for help 谋f you need some help ...take care mehmet Read More
Meeting in eskeshir
HELLO IF YOU COME IN ISTANBUL MAYBE WE CAN BE FRIEND BUT FOR NOW YOU ARE LITTLE BIT FAR A WAY FROM ME:)))) Read More
Looking for Filipino friends
hello 谋 am living in istanbul turkey and 谋 l谋ke to be fr谋end w谋th filipino 谋 am turkish and 谋 have a many fr谋end from filipino but they are not 谋n turkey :)) 谋 like to help and make a fr谋end ... Read More
Meeting friends in Istanbul by YasmineParis
Hello, i would like to meet With people expat or not, please ONLY GIRLS, make new friends If someone interest can send me email I m french girl, i came to Istanbul for holidays, i Will stay 3 month... See you soon
hello we can be fr谋end but why only g谋rls..谋t 谋s so... Read More