@tarzan1945
American expat in Türkiye
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About me
American, Married, 65 years old
Lives in Istanbul
Speaks English and Farsi
Registration: 03 June 2020
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New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don'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 ...
welcome aboard James! Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don'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 ...
I didn't mean to offend anyone By saying "America is not what it used to be decades ago" By saying so, I was referring to the changed values in America which sadly is the truth. I have always admired America for its so many great ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don'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 ...
Hi Forough, I'm not sure how demanding the market in Turkey for the oil and gas market is but I do know that the demand for this kind of industry is pretty high in Canada and the US. I lived in Canada for 5 years where I met a few Iranian ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don'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 ...
You got that right! The only states with the least rednecks are California, New York, Massachusetts and a couple of other states, but then the drawback about these states is the high cost of living. America is no longer the America it used to be ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don'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 ...
Hi Alan, I'm not teaching right now. I used to teach in California. However, I would like to start teaching here in Istanbul if an opportunity comes up. As a matter of fact I did find a teaching job in one of the language schools near where I ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don'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 to all! My name is Sam. My wife and I moved from California to Istanbul July 2021 after living for almost our entire lives. Why the move? Unbearable expensive life in the US in general, particularly California (for no beneficial reasons to ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don'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 ...
Hi Mannai000, I am Sam. I moved from California to Istanbul July 2021. I'm glad I found someone from home! Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don'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 ...
Hi Ayla, My wife and I moved from California to Istanbul this last July. We too feel the restrictions caused by the COVID, but we leave home whenever we feel the pressured of staying indoor. Looks like the restrictions are gradually fading away ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don'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 ...
Hi, My name is Sam. I moved from California to Istanbul back in July and have been living here since. I taught ESL and EFL in the United States and that's what I am planning to be doing here. I will be glad to be in touch with the users of this ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don'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 ...
Thank you for your helpful response! Read More
Turkish Banks by tarzan1945
Hi evryone, Can anyone please tell me if depositing large amount of money in a savings account in Turkish banks is a safe idea? I will appreciate any advice.
Perfect! Thank you N. Maria. Read More
Turkish Banks by tarzan1945
Hi evryone, Can anyone please tell me if depositing large amount of money in a savings account in Turkish banks is a safe idea? I will appreciate any advice.
Thank you so much for your helpful response, N. maria. In fact, I was thinking about talking to someone in the banks, but I had heard I would have so little chance of finding someone who could speak English. Any suggestions? Read More
Turkish Banks
Hi evryone, Can anyone please tell me if depositing large amount of money in a savings account in Turkish banks is a safe idea? I will appreciate any advice. Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don'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 ...
Hi Muhammad, Thank you so much for your helpful response to my inquiry. Do you live in Izmir? Another thing I am curious about is whether depositing a large amount of money in a savings account in the Turkish banks is a safe idea!? Any ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don'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 everyone, My name is Sam. I hope everyone is doing well. I live in California, USA, and I am new to this forum. I am bout to retire, and am thinking to move to Izmir and while I will be spending my retirement years, begin teaching English ... Read More