New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourself here
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Hi all,
Newbie on the Turkey forum? Dont 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 projects in Turkey if you are planning to move there.
It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome.
Welcome on board!
Hey all,
My real name is Omar (: originally from Jordan moved from Essex-UK
expat in Istanbul since 14 months , working for electrical company
Lives on the Asian side, IDK what else I should say
feel free to ask...
cheers..
Merhaba
Ahmed Shahzad here from Pakistan.Currently studying MBA in Bahcesehir University. Lives in Kadikoy and still exploring Istanbul.
I am from Brazil, currently living in Antwerp, Belgium, where I work as as teacher at Antwerp International School. I have lived and worked in Istanbul, Turkey for 3 years and am a passionate by this country! I have a blog with tips for expats and travelers, the URL is [link moderated] and I am looking forward to making new connections!
If you allow me, I would like to request that Turkey is removed from being in the "Middle East" in this forum, to being in Asia, which is the official geographical location of Turkey! Thanks!!
I am Janey. Originally from Sydney, Australia I moved with my family to a small village outside of Mersin, Turkey. Its been a pretty crazy ride but we are settled in now. Ive been blogging - check out my blog if you like -
janeyinmersin.com/
Hi all,
My name is Laura and I am from Romania. I moved to Ankara two years ago as I got married to a Turkish man. So far so good except for the fact that I cannot seem to find work here, maybe I am not searching well enough
I am looking forward to meet other expats living in Ankara!
Cheers!
Hello or should I say merhaba
My name is Darran Hazelton im 36 years old from london, ive been going out withmy girlfriend for 3 years now who is from istanbul, Kadikoy to be exact and she recently moved back to Istanbul and im planning on moving there this summer to start a new life together, Im employed and trained as a chef and will start looking for chef jobs in the big 5 star hotels and the fine dining restaurants, im currently trying to learn turkish but its going slowly slowly but im sure I will get by. Im just wandering if there is anybody on this website that might be able to help me in my settling into istanbul with any helpful information and maybe you know of any contacts for work and even we could become friends
Thank you very much
Darran Hazelton
I am originally from Turkey. I have lived in US for 3 years and now working in Iraq on rotation based so I spend more time in my country. I would like to meet foreigners living in Istanbul and/or Ankara.
WAZZAUPP BASHAR! Best intro yet mate lol
Thanks mate!
Now i do have a question 4 u guys!! why don't we meet up as "expats" some where near Taksim for a cup of tea or something since it's the weekend
Heeey ,,
good idea,,
i totally agree but next week will be better as most made plans i assume
Hi my name is Navid,I recently arrived in Ankara,I don't know anyone here,and also don't know Turkish. It's sad
Hi!! My name is Ricardo, I'm from Brazil and i love to travel. I've been in Usa, Croatia, Turkey, Portugal, Belgium, France etc. .. I am now going to Istanbul, I will work with exportation of Amazon products. I hope enjoy this site and make new friends. Or maybe contacts for possible trades. Tks. Best wishes!!
I have lived in Toronto for 7 years. It was a big decision to move back to Ankara. Everything seems little strange but I am sure I will get over it soon. I am looking for new friends to hangout in Ankara same time to share experience in this beautiful growing city.
Hello there! My name is Anđela, I am coming from beautiful country Croatia. I am civil/structural engineer, 25 years old, and would like to find job and move to Istanbul.
assalam o alaikum i am ather i m also from pakistan and living in istanbul europe side
I am pamela robinson cau woman. I am a newly retired rn from the state of tn. I am also retired usaf i have active duty as af reserve and guard in tn.ga and al to top off my last unit 203rd ada us army at athens al ada.
Ada. I very much miss turkey and its people culture and the wonderful food.i was at once married to a turkish man and still love his family.my dream is to some day to live in tutkey
hi how are you i am from iran and i am living in istanbul a iam looking for a job and also friend to talk to .
thanks a lot
i am masroor baig from pakistan and intend visiting turkey in july......so just wanted to have some info and make some new friends in turkey......so atleast i should be knowing some one there before i visit
thanks
Hey all,
Moving from Dubai but originally from Kenya trying to settle in the Asian side, Bostancia. Anyone else living here?
I kinda like the cool life around this area....
Hi I'm not an expat. I'm a pediatrician living in Istanbul. I'm turkish, but I can speak English, French, Italian and a bit German and Spanish.
I wrote on this blog in order to help expat parents linving in İsatnbul, in a case of necessitiy.
You can find all about me on my CV
Hello everyone I'm 23 years old girl from saudi Arabia and I'm a medical student
I've visited turkey so much since I was a kid and I'm thinking about studying my master degree there and I really wanna live there for the rest of my life ..
i'm hoping to get new friends from all over the world
hey guys hope you are doing well
I am amar from Pakistan. I want to do my master in turkey. i need to know about job condition there as well for students?
thanks
Hi everyone,
My name is Mahsa, currently living and working in London but looking to move to Antakya. Who has been there before?
Thanks!
Hi, I am thinking of moving to Antalya in the near future & thought I would say Hi and ask a few questions that I hope someone can help with.regarding property
Hi all, am from Nigeria but currently working in Ghana as a welding specialist in a construction/building company...
But I'm looking forward to settling down in Turkey, as I have a turkish girl I plan getting married to, but my fears is how possible can I get a welding Job anywhere in turkey, either in a construction, oil and gas,or any engineering company..
Please someone please help me..
Hi im parisa from iran ive been living in turkey for 3 years now I moved to Eskisehir last year anybody living in Eskisehir?
(Moderated: Please post in the section business partners classifieds in Turkey)
I am a young Ghanaian ..who is will to come to Turkey for work...I know very well that God almighty will see me Tru..just wait I will let u know the moment I touch down....be my friend in deed...
Hi everyone....
I don't actually know what to say, but anyway you can see my BIO in my profile
and I'd be happy to have a lot of friends I've been struggling here in Turkey because of the languages, but I've found this website which apperantly a lot of guys here speaks English that's awesome.
Hi by skisehir where do you mean ,in european side of istanbul ? I live in european side ,near bahceshehir
Marcos25 wrote:Thanks mate!
Now i do have a question 4 u guys!! why don't we meet up as "expats" some where near Taksim for a cup of tea or something since it's the weekend
That would be awesome.
@Zaidkayid
Hi man please I will need your help, I want to relocate to turkey by the end of this year, I want to know if its a good place for Engineering job cause am a welder , pleease brief me on how the construction, oil and gas and other engineering job sectors are and where exactly in turkey will b good for me to stay and work... Thanks
Antakya is one of ancient city of the Turkey. It is a small city, you can not find much social life there. Its cuisine is famous ... wanna learn more u can add me via Skype onur.dabakoglu54
Hi all,,
I'm Ahmad from Syria, and currently living in Turkey, in Istanbul after, before that i was staying in Dubai.
I'm working in tourism as traveling is my life passion,
I also like photography, reading and listening to any music that comes from the heart so mainly i'm just fond of enjoying life as it should.
I worked in different fields like education, administration and even sales.
And finally thanks to all admins and members of this beautiful website, its been very helpful and fun to join it
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