Local life
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The climate in Turkey varies from region to region. In the central part, it is a continental climate with warm and dry summers and cold winters. The average temperature in summer is about 25-30 degrees and in winter the temperature is -15 degrees. Such contrast can be explained by the fact that this region is framed by the mountains and the warm...
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New Year’s Day in Turkey is one of the most popular and important holidays. People of all ages wait for this night throughout the year. The holiday is celebrated in every country but with differences that characterize each one. Let’s see how the Turks celebrate it. Content: History of the holiday New Year’s Eve in Turkey What is open and...
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Turkey can offer you favorable environment and climate, comfortable accommodation, and affordable prices on food, clothes and other goods. As anywhere else, the cost of living depends on the location and your own preferences. The life in rural areas will be cheaper than in big cities. But generally, we can say that the life in Turkey is not very...
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As you know, Christmas in Turkey is not an official holiday because it is a Muslim country. However, for the last ten years, it has become a popular destination for foreigners. Some of them have a business in this country, some of them bought property and decided to live here because of beautiful nature, climate and friendly environment. So,...
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Turkey is inspiring and bright, emotional and unique. This is a country famous for its charming “One Thousand and One Nights”. It is multifaceted and breathtaking, challenging and fascinating. From the first moments, you will dive into the world of unspeakable beauty of colors and fragrances, the atmosphere of magic, intoxicating smell of thyme,...
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In this part of the world a bazaar is more than a place to exchange goods. It is the centre of a town’s life: conversation, gossip, news and events. In the Middle Ages you could not only shop there but play chess or backgammon, have a shave and listen to music and poetry. What is it for a visitor today? Content: A whole culture in one...
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The official language of Turkey is Turkish. It is what local people speak, what street signs and cafe menus are written in. In the tourist areas almost everyone knows some English, and plenty of people speak Russian, so you will not run into much of a language barrier there. It is a different matter for anyone who does not intend to spend the...
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The Turkish are cheerful and welcoming people who celebrate their holidays generously. Those who bought property in Turkey and have lived there for a long time may have noticed that sometimes the streets get empty and it seems like the time has stopped, or on the contrary, suddenly crowds of people fill up the streets and they walk for days on end....
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The Mediterranean coast of Turkey attracts millions of tourists. If you ask people coming back from Turkey where they have been to, it is highly likely that their answer will be Antalya, Alanya, Kemer, Side or Belek. These are the most popular destinations. The holidays spent in these resorts bring you only lifetime memories. The most popular type...
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In the East the Turkish bath is a source of youth and unearthly pleasure. It is a ritual that combines personal hygiene, rest, a way to restore your strength and a way to put your thoughts in order. Content: How it works The Turkish hammam vs the Russian banya The hammam: history and today A visit step by step What a hammam costs in...
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