Piekator
Turkish citizen
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About me
Turkish
Lives in Istanbul
Speaks French,Italian,English,Turkish
Registration: 28 July 2011
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Tipping in Turkey by cdw057
We live in Turkey for almost three years. Most of the payments (supermarkets, wool-shops, clothing shops (for my wife), Aidat, taxes, electricity, water, Cigarettes, Alcohol...) are paid through bank (or card).However there are a few exceptions, ...
Its not obligatory.lf you like the service and if the service is not included on the bill,you can give the tip.It depends to the amount.But between 5-15 % is ok.If the amount is low,I give 10-15%,if its high 5-7%. Read More
Moving to istanbul in 2019 by UmmYusuf
Hi. This is my first post. Hope you are all well? we are family of 6 would like to move to istanbul. I am a science teacher and a cupping thearapist. my husband is interested in opening a buisness. Has anyone heard about Basaksehir? what is it ...
Hi Zara, Eyup is better than Basaksehir.Eyup is in the center,but Basaksehir is so far from the center.The advantage of Basaksehir is to have so much new sites with security,garage,etc... and now to be close to the new airport. Basaksehir is ... Read More
Travelling with your pets from Turkey to EU Countries by Lakelander
Greetings to all , I just became a member of this community and would like to share pet related issues that many expat's may find handy. One of the biggest problem is bringing your pet to any of the EU countries from Turkey . There are some and ...
Hello, Anyway they accept on the airplanes only the cats,dogs and the birds.They don鈥檛 allow the enterence of the other pets like iguana,bukalemun,spider,ant,etc... Regards, Piekator Read More
Travelling with your pets from Turkey to EU Countries by Lakelander
Greetings to all , I just became a member of this community and would like to share pet related issues that many expat's may find handy. One of the biggest problem is bringing your pet to any of the EU countries from Turkey . There are some and ...
Hello, I think its very complicated.Its no need to risk.Maybe they can reject the pet in the customs due to some reasons.Of course,if a person move to Europe from Turkey for long time,no need to think these formalities.He/She must do,but for a week ... Read More
Indian Grocery Store by shyamdavey
HI , I have recently moved to Istanbul for a year . Can someone let me know is there any Indian grocery store in Istanbul wherein I can buy indian spices ( like garam masala, some read to eat packets etc) Regards, Shyam
Makro is the best supermarket to find international foods,special wines.In Kanyon Mall there is Makro.But still there is no just Indian foods shops like in Europe. Read More
Pets in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Turkey have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Turkey? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
So many persons have pet last years specially at the developped areas.So many pet shops are opened too.Maybe cats are first and dogs are second.But still its very difficult to find an hotel which accept the pets.They say that other people can be ... Read More
job opportunities in Istanbul by Mira1014
Hi all, I am planning to move to Istanbul next year after living more than 10 years in Shanghai. I am a native Chinese speaker, fluent in English (IELTS 7) and can speak basic Turkish. I worked in multinaional companies in Shanghai in PR, project ...
I compared with the salaries of some friends in China and Istanbul for the same jobs.Even if the life is expensive in some cities of China,the wages are still low and this is because of demand/supply unbalance in jobs.High population keeps wages ... Read More
job opportunities in Istanbul by Mira1014
Hi all, I am planning to move to Istanbul next year after living more than 10 years in Shanghai. I am a native Chinese speaker, fluent in English (IELTS 7) and can speak basic Turkish. I worked in multinaional companies in Shanghai in PR, project ...
Dear Mira, The wages in Turkey are low as you said.Lowest wage is around 400 Usd.And if you are graduated from university and have experience depending to the job you can earn between 1000-6000 Usd.I think the wages in Istanbul are 2-3 times better ... Read More
Having a baby in Istanbul by ms56
Hi there! My name is Susanne and I'm about to move to Istanbul with my New Zealand husband, 11 month old baby/ toddler and our second baby is due at the beginning of March 2012. I'm hoping that anyone can tell me what the system is like in Istanbul ...
Hi Susanne, Ac谋badem Hospital is good and the doctors are experienced and they speak english.It costs high price,but you can feel yourself better if you go to a good hospital.You will spend money.But I think the health of the children is more ... Read More
What's your favorite Book all time ? by Ayten Mehaya
What's your favorite Book, and who's your favorite writer??? What do you most like about the book, Do you have something special to share about it ? I also want some suggestions for Books to read.
The first Karamazov Brothers,the second Anna Karennina. 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 ? 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 ...
All regions in Turkey have different caracteristics.I think and everybody can accept no doubt Izmir is the most European city as style of life,mentality.Really very different from other cities.I like them.South part even if it is touristic ... 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 ? 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 ...
According to the language,traditions,people's character Turkey is Asian country.Geographically it can be Asian,European and Middle Eastern.It is sure that Turkey is not European.As people caracter there is similarities to some Asian countries and ... Read More