Arva
@ArvaritA
Turkish citizen
Forum posts
108
Contacts
69
About me
Turkish
Lives in Ankara
Speaks English,Turkish, a little bit of Spanish
Registration: 25 June 2011
Medication
I guess it would depend on what type of medication you're on.. Read More
Getting so bored in Ankara!!! by samhardrock
Hey Guys!! Actually I am a Turkish expat in Ankara. 2 weeks ago I had to move here cause I ve got a new post in a company. After leaving behind lovely Antalya, I feel much sad :((...New city, new job new environment but no new friends which is the ...
Hope you don't find it boring like the rest of us 馃槄 Feel free to pm me if you need any info or just for coffee! Read More
Can some one Please help me with information about possible job scam . by martin NW
I got a job offer from a company in Turkey but they say I must pay for Flight and all Visa costs but I must send them the money to Start the Visa application because I am needed there right now is there a possibility that it can be true. Please help ...
It's a scam, happened many times before. They target foreigners and ask for money like that. Read More
Welcome message, hi :)
Do you understand Turkish at all? I found a link on PTT's website for estimating the price depending on the country/size/weight. http://ptt.gov.tr/ptt/#ptt_gonderi_ucreti_ogrenme Read More
Welcome message, hi :)
Ah, but the charges differ depending on the size and weight of the package. I had sent a package about 20x35 cm to Australia for about 80 TL. Read More
Welcome message, hi :)
Hello Mary, welcome aboard :) Please do not hesitate to message if you have any questions! Read More
Tailor in Ankara
There's one in Besevler. But if that's too far from where you live, I can think of another. Read More
medical field careers
Do you have a LinkedIn account? You can find suitable positions there.. Read More
looking for interesting stories and characters to be on TV
Hello, What kind of stories are you looking for? Read More
Moving to Istanbul and opening a business by Nader77
Hi all, Hope yall having a nice day. I am planning to move to Istanbul for a living, I am interested but worried about some things and I have some questions. Is Istanbul a city that is worth moving to? Is it SAFE over there? Is opening a Coffe ...
Hi Nader, Unfortunately, there isn't a straight answer to any of your questions. Is it worth moving there? That depends on what you're expecting from a city you're moving to. Istanbul is a very big and overly crowded place, there is ... Read More
Introducing myself. by Teddybeargringo
I am originally from England, living in Ku艧adasi. Enjoying the life and good friends. I have 2 dogs and 3 cats, one of which is a kitten who terrorises everyone. Looking to connect with some new people.
Yet i'm sure it's adorable. Nothing like being a cat-parent! Read More
Introducing myself. by Teddybeargringo
I am originally from England, living in Ku艧adasi. Enjoying the life and good friends. I have 2 dogs and 3 cats, one of which is a kitten who terrorises everyone. Looking to connect with some new people.
How do you manage to deal with 5 pets at once? I have only one cat and she's already taking my entire time! Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 Toby, Welcome to Istanbul. I teach Turkish but I'm not always in Istanbul. You can contact me for any other help though! Read More
Mistakes expats make in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Turkey? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
That is because it's common that thieves grab the phone and run away. That's very normal. Turkish people love to help everyone as long as it's not risky. Like, every time i walk around with a heavy luggage, people always help me carry ... Read More
Work
What's the problem with religious minds? Differences can always add something new to you if you are welcoming :) Read More
Your new local habits in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Turkey is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in Turkey? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see things, appreciate life ...
What the??! Which part of Istanbul are you living in? It's awful! That's NOT the Istanbul that I know! Read More
Military coup July 2016 by Fred
The shooting appears to be over, but that doesn't seem to be the end of political problems in the country, nor will it signal safety/stability for expats. The government seems to be having a purge of some groups, perhaps leading to more upset ...
Nope. American citizens have always been safe as much as other expats. That won't change no matter what happens between two governments. Read More
Bombings in Ankara: stay safe
Unfortunately there is no such thing as avoiding public places. People have to go to work/school and for that they need to use transportation. Yesterday's explosion happened where most people take public buses DAILY. And that is not something ... Read More
New friends :) by AstridChanel
Hello people! i would like to get to know and meet some turkish people :) because me and my friend are going to turkey this summer.. and we would like to get some friends there maybe :) and if u speak turkish maybe u could teach me some thanks :)
Hey there, Where exactly will you guys be visiting? :) Read More
Hello There
yeah. and I assume no one speaks English there either.. It definitely is boring! Read More
Coming over for 2 months in 3 weeks
Aw, no one has replied to this? Shame. You must be out of Ankara by now. Hope you had fun! Read More
Turkish Lessons by mrsbulut
Any Expat living in bakirkoy and want to learn turkish. We need 12 or more students. its a public school so the fee is cheap. please send me private message if interested. info will be given Thanks.
hey everyone. you can also check this ad as an alternative option to learn Turkish :) /en/classified/middle-east/turkey/istanbul/33-language-classes/192775-professional-turkish-language-course.-start-speaki.html Read More
Ankara Outdoor Activities by Hadey
Hello, merhaba. I'm Malaysian and now attach to one company at Ankara for a sometime. While here, I love to make friends and find an outdoor/extreme activities like ATV, hiking, jungle tracking, group camping, backpack to somewhere in Turkey ...
hmm you can go to Dikmen valley or Mogan Lake if you're in Ankara. Great places! Read More
Giant Hello to everybody. Arty person in Ankara.
i'd recommend you to visit Estergon Citadel. inside the citadel you will find paintings and many Turkish traditional art pieces :) Read More
hey guys, i need help!
the resident foreigners can register their mobile phones / tablets in any GSM operator store. all you would need is your passport copy. for the visitors im not really sure what the ruling is.. but in both cases it will cost you 100 liras to register Read More
hey guys, i need help!
I guess you all know the new law on mobile device registration thing. :( I need a Turkish person who recently came from outside to help me register one cell phone. I'd really appreciate it! Read More
looking for a job in anka
hmm what kind of positions would work for you? Read More
Meet new people in Turkey
hey, let me know if you need any suggestions when you come to Ankara :) that's where i live at the moment Read More
G'day guys and girls by andrewiscool
G'day guys, My name is Andreas but people call me Andrew, I have recently moved from Echuca in Australia to Ankara in Turkey. Are there any Australians that use this site??
hey Andrew, i live in Ankara but im not an Aussie :P Read More
Anyone have suggestions on where to learn Turkish??
it says Tolga on your profile. seems you've already become a Turk :P Read More
Help - Moving to Istanbul in August
actually no. it usually works this way : you apply online and they check your CV. if they find you suitable for the job, they contact you and ask you to come for an interview. i just did a quick search and already found lots of teaching jobs that ... Read More
Moving to Ankara in a month
that's right. you will need to speak Turkish. you can message me if you need help or suggestions :) Read More
Istanbul Asian Side by Rezafizh
Selam all friends! I'm Indonesian and now living in 脺mraniye, Asian Side, i just want to know is there any interesting places that i should visit in the Istanbul Asian Side? Or is there any foreigners / Turkish here? I just want to prove this ...
Selam all friends! I'm Indonesian and now living in 脺mraniye, Asian Side, i just want to know is there any interesting places that i should visit in the Istanbul Asian Side? Or is there any foreigners / Turkish here? I just want to prove this ... Read More
Any fluent English speakers in Ankara?
hey guys, if you're a fluent -preferably native- English speaker, please message me here. :) Read More
My headscarf one HUGE problem! by bonnoise
Hello dear expats, As the title of my post indicates, my headscarf is an obstacle for me to find a job, in a so ' called" muslim coutry. I'm a young English teacher, with an experience of 2 years but yet, can't find a job. I thought that the only ...
well i'll say welcome to Turkey! this wont be the only obstacle that you'll face because of your hejab believe me. you might come across so many disrespectful people who will call you backward while it's them who are the actual backwards ;) luckily ... Read More
looking for Pinoys,foreigners for meet-ups
welcome to Turkey! Im Arva, living in Yalova. an hour away from both Bursa and Istanbul. :) let me know if you ever need help or any suggestions! Read More
New in Altunizade, Istanbul
hello Reza welcome to Turkey. hope you're enjoying it here. i'm available for any kind of help :) peace! Read More
mower
you're welcome! i just googled it in Turkish lol how did you do your search? Read More
mower
is this what you're looking for? http://www.hirdavatplaza.com/?urun-6286-Bosch-AHM-38C---Mekanik-Cim-Bicme-Makinesi.html Read More
Salami
well I'm not sure about the salami part. But I know that you can use Paypal for every country. I do :) Read More
freinds in ankara by dorriki
Hi, im from tunisia, now in istanbul and soon moving to ankara, im looking for frnds who can speak frensh,english in ankara
hey Sarah, I'm living in Ankara as well. we can meet some time. I'm kinda bored here haha Read More
A Big Hello
hey Tom, welcome to Turkey. it's interesting to see a Welsh here. what is your job? Read More
Looking for Egyptian friends :)
hey! i'm living an hour away from Istanbul, but will start living in Ankara soon :) what are you doing in Istanbul? it'd be nice to meet someday :) Read More
Looking for Egyptian friends :)
im not an Egyptian! but i do like to make some Egyptian friends. preferably in Ankara or in Istanbul :) Read More
Fresh in Istanbul, looking for good friends by Bakr k
Hello all of you people, I'm software engineer, 25 years old, have been here in Istanbul for about one week, I would like sooo much to meet new people and have some friends. I'm having a hard time communicating with the Turkish people, it seems that ...
hey there, im sorry for the boredom you had! hope this time you'll make more friends. i have Syrian friends living here. and i think you can find lots of other Syrians in Istanbul. :) good luck! Read More
Urgently need a furnitured flat that's close to Tahrir Sq.!
hey guys, i'm really in hurry. i need to find a flat until next week. i will really appreciate any help! thanks :) Read More
Looking for someone who wants to adopt a cat
Thank you! So, where's that couchsurfing? Can you give me its link? Read More
Looking for someone who wants to adopt a cat
Oh yes, that's actually what i did at first. Then i thought posting it here too might help :) Thank you Read More
Looking for someone who wants to adopt a cat
Because I'm moving out, I need to give my cat away. It's a little urgent. I'm looking for someone who'd take good care of her. She got all the vaccine shots needed. She's also infertile and trained. And I'm willing to give financial support for the ... Read More
Istanbul, I'm coming. by pokahontas
Dear Istanbul, I have never been at your home, but I have made up my mind to visit you soon and planning to stay long at your place. I'm sure you don't mind, because I'm going to bring lots of good stuff to your area. Here are just few of the things ...
aw that was sweet you can msg me if you ever need help when you arrive :) Read More
Need help for Turkey Prepaid SIMs and prepaid cards by michaelhilario
Hi Guys, Could you please help me if what would be the minimum amount of load need to a newly buy prepaid SIMs and how long would it last? Prepaid SIM cost for Avea, Turkcell and Vodafone? Would appreciate your help guys! Thanks!
hi Michael if the prices didnt change, as far as i know, the minimum credits you can have with a new simcard is 5 TL. for vodafone the simcard costs 28 TL (including the credits cost), for turkcell its 25 TL, and for avea its 23 TL. if you want my ... Read More
Recently moved to Istanbul by neatz_90
Hello, I've recently moved to Istanbul last August 2011. Looking for people to talk to and make friends with who have recently moved here too. Ive got some Turkish friends but its difficult moving to a different country and not knowing many people. ...
hey there! im neither an expat nor a turk lol but was born n raised here in turkey. if you need anything, you can msg me. im a little familiar with the aussie culture since i've spent some time with my australian friends last summer :) peace! Read More
Friends? by moakh85
Hello there! I Moved to Istanbul around year and half ago. Met loads of people and made great friends. However, I'm looking for friends who actually LIVE here and are not just passers by like my good old friends that I miss.. Would love to meet ...
where do you live in asian side? Read More
Who to vote on? by SMdutch
Hi guys could someone please help with who to vote on this Monday i`m still confused and i have no idea who to choose
"the surge of the islamists, either brotherhood or salafis, and the manner in which it is being portrayed in the media is only going to crucify the economy." lol @ media. we all know who is behind it. do not even pay attention to what they say. and ... Read More
Who to vote on? by SMdutch
Hi guys could someone please help with who to vote on this Monday i`m still confused and i have no idea who to choose
lol Geely, i didnt know that i had to get your permission to share my very own opinions. are you even aware that this is an expat forum? which means, non-egyptians will be here sharing their own ideas.. if there was any rule about who can share his ... Read More
Who to vote on? by SMdutch
Hi guys could someone please help with who to vote on this Monday i`m still confused and i have no idea who to choose
and i find it strange why you are attacking me? i've been living among egyptians for many years now.. but still, i never claimed to know everything, im only mentioning my own opinions and my own observations. of course i will be replying about ... Read More
Who to vote on? by SMdutch
Hi guys could someone please help with who to vote on this Monday i`m still confused and i have no idea who to choose
i think MB had been smart with not getting involved in the chaos there. anyway in general, i dont like the idea of being against MB just because they have a religious appearance. and i dont like the idea of "trying so hard to make Egypt look ... Read More
Who to vote on? by SMdutch
Hi guys could someone please help with who to vote on this Monday i`m still confused and i have no idea who to choose
i just remembered that Omar Suleiman used to call ikhwan like "Brother Muslimhood" lool hilarious Read More
Who to vote on? by SMdutch
Hi guys could someone please help with who to vote on this Monday i`m still confused and i have no idea who to choose
inshaaallaaaaaah! im only worried about the vote boxes, because your election will end in 2 months nearly and till then, it would be very easy to replace the actual votes with fake ones. in turkey, voting ends in the same day and we get the result ... Read More
Who to vote on? by SMdutch
Hi guys could someone please help with who to vote on this Monday i`m still confused and i have no idea who to choose
im supporting both noor party and ikhwan. i'd be happy if any of them wins.. i wish i could be in egypt now =( Read More
volunteering by holly12
Hi i am new to istanbul and am working full-time. I am looking for volunteering opportunities but am finding it very hard to find anything.... Does anyone know where I can volunteer some of my time to help people. thanks!
hi holly you can try going to the nearest orphanage or nursing home. im sure they need volunteers there a LOT :) Read More
Meet up for ex pats this week by nickydreamsofturkey
Hey guys I thought i would start a new thread soley to arrange meeting up for ex pats, especially those who have just arrived and are feeling a bit lost (hmmmm....thats me then!). As i assume everyone lives all over the place can people suggest ...
lool that's all you know, and you know it wrong loooool im on the floor! Read More
hi by shay82
Hi, I have been offered a great job in istanbul but Im a little bit apprehensive about the move. Can i ask how anyone found the big leap? Is there a good expat community? Thanks Shay
hello shay, it depends on which part of istanbul you will be living in. in some areas, it's even hard to meet a turkish whereas in some other areas, it's hard to find an expat :) Read More
wanted to know exactly how strong the ex-pat community is there!
well, istanbul is a huge city. there are areas with a real strong expat community along with areas that are fully turkish. so it depends where you will be living in. but wherever you go, you will find friendly people. in fact, you will be treated ... Read More
First Ramadan in Turkey....I don't want it to be lonely or boring. by Samza83
Hello, So the title petty much says it all :) I am coming to Istanbul to live and work soon and this will be my first Ramadan in a (secular) Islamic country. It could be wonderful, but I'll be so new and hardly know anybody so it could be very ...
the news is not even relevant to the fasting issue we're talking about. although i doubt that what the couple said would be true since the driver is not able to see the hand-holding while driving whatsoever. even if we take it as a true news, you're ... Read More
First Ramadan in Turkey....I don't want it to be lonely or boring. by Samza83
Hello, So the title petty much says it all :) I am coming to Istanbul to live and work soon and this will be my first Ramadan in a (secular) Islamic country. It could be wonderful, but I'll be so new and hardly know anybody so it could be very ...
the link you posted made me laugh. it's not even a news website nor it's reported from any news agency. it's pretty obvious why you and the other guy are tryin to make ppl here look that way. its true that they get more aggresive, however no one ... Read More
First Ramadan in Turkey....I don't want it to be lonely or boring. by Samza83
Hello, So the title petty much says it all :) I am coming to Istanbul to live and work soon and this will be my first Ramadan in a (secular) Islamic country. It could be wonderful, but I'll be so new and hardly know anybody so it could be very ...
sure, everyone is absolutely free. "let there be no compulsion" is our principle. however, each ramadan we get those ppl makin up stories to make muslims look bad but you will see how it is for yourself wen you get here =) hope you'll enjoy to the ... Read More
First Ramadan in Turkey....I don't want it to be lonely or boring. by Samza83
Hello, So the title petty much says it all :) I am coming to Istanbul to live and work soon and this will be my first Ramadan in a (secular) Islamic country. It could be wonderful, but I'll be so new and hardly know anybody so it could be very ...
Firat, you're obviously livin somewhere else. There has never been such stuff. we'd appreciate if you just dont make things up like that. it's pretty disrespectful. thanks. Read More
First Ramadan in Turkey....I don't want it to be lonely or boring. by Samza83
Hello, So the title petty much says it all :) I am coming to Istanbul to live and work soon and this will be my first Ramadan in a (secular) Islamic country. It could be wonderful, but I'll be so new and hardly know anybody so it could be very ...
Firat you're funny. no one cares if you eat in public or not. everyone is minding his own business. :) for Samza, i suggest you to stick around Sultanahmet area, they're having great festivals and events during Ramadan nights. you'd have so much ... Read More
the istanbul cruise ship by trickkster
WOW , just been on the istanbul cruise , it was absolutely beutifull , and man it is reasonable .istanbul is amazingggggg!!!!!!!!!!!!! just 10 liras for 2 hrs journey . outclass.
10 lira still. they r small n open with no roof u know.. i got one just last week Read More
the istanbul cruise ship by trickkster
WOW , just been on the istanbul cruise , it was absolutely beutifull , and man it is reasonable .istanbul is amazingggggg!!!!!!!!!!!!! just 10 liras for 2 hrs journey . outclass.
no booking at all. u can get a cruise like every min. i'd prefer small boats ;) more fun! Read More
the istanbul cruise ship by trickkster
WOW , just been on the istanbul cruise , it was absolutely beutifull , and man it is reasonable .istanbul is amazingggggg!!!!!!!!!!!!! just 10 liras for 2 hrs journey . outclass.
hello libyan =) the cruises u'd get is in Sirkeci, near the Galata Bridge. wen u get there, just ask anyone n they will show u wer it is. =) Read More
Are these good prices for everyday goods? by Samza83
Merhaba, I am moving to Istanbul in a couple of weeks and received a list of services I can buy as part of my contract. I would like to know your opinion on the costs: [b] Internet 聳 60 to 80,-- TL/month Phone 聳 Depends on how long you聮ll use ...
well an australian friend of mine was just here a few days ago. n she found the prices here completely cheap. she kept laughin everytime she paid for somethin. so, compared to australia especially, or even ur home the US, everything is pretty much ... Read More
Are these good prices for everyday goods? by Samza83
Merhaba, I am moving to Istanbul in a couple of weeks and received a list of services I can buy as part of my contract. I would like to know your opinion on the costs: [b] Internet 聳 60 to 80,-- TL/month Phone 聳 Depends on how long you聮ll use ...
well if the rent isnt included, then its fine. about the bills umm lets see. electricity bills wud be like 30-40 lira. natural gas 60-80 lira. water 20-30 lira. depends on how much ur using that stuff. transportation is an issue in a huge city like ... Read More
Are these good prices for everyday goods? by Samza83
Merhaba, I am moving to Istanbul in a couple of weeks and received a list of services I can buy as part of my contract. I would like to know your opinion on the costs: [b] Internet 聳 60 to 80,-- TL/month Phone 聳 Depends on how long you聮ll use ...
well, the prices r not bad. however if u want to make it as little as possible, im payin around 48 lira for my internet. limitless n im pretty much happy with my speed. digiturk is useless, forget it. u can have the cable tv. it has some british ... Read More
Canadian Family thinking of moving to Turkey by acalder64
I have been to Turkey only once ( To Side near Antalya) and i really liked it. If i ever moved to Turkey, i would prefer to live on the Mediterranean coast somewhere ( Alanya, Antalya, Didim, etc.). I prefer an area where English is commonly spoken ...
oh, just found a link for the tax treaty between canada and turkey. you can read the whole agreement from here : http://www.fin.gc.ca/treaties-conventions/notices/turkey-eng.asp hope it helps :) Read More
Canadian Family thinking of moving to Turkey by acalder64
I have been to Turkey only once ( To Side near Antalya) and i really liked it. If i ever moved to Turkey, i would prefer to live on the Mediterranean coast somewhere ( Alanya, Antalya, Didim, etc.). I prefer an area where English is commonly spoken ...
well, i can answer only one of ur questions. there is just a few universities fully speaking english. otherwise, there is no english speaking high schools or elementary schools or anything. they only have english language classes. but thats all.. in ... Read More