Stories about building a life in Türkiye, from everyday routines and expat realities to unexpected challenges, small joys, and the moments that make this place feel like home.
Three years after arriving in Türkiye, Ankara no longer feels new—but it still catches me off guard in the best ways. From neighborhood cats with apparent full-time jobs to impossible hills, park benches, Turkish kindness, and the call to prayer, these are 13 tiny everyday things that still make me love calling Ankara home.
My first Ankara rental taught me a costly lesson about paperwork, residence permits, and why trust should always come with verification.
What was supposed to be a fresh start in a “luxury” Ankara apartment quickly became months of broken appliances, delayed repairs, and mounting frustration. Here’s what the experience taught me about renting, asking questions, and knowing when it’s time to move on.
Apartment hunting, bureaucracy, and unexpected plot twists in Ankara. A personal story about expat life in Ankara.
How do you honor cultural traditions when they challenge your personal beliefs? My journey navigating Kurban Bayramı as an animal lover in Türkiye.
From volleyballs to my head to bus cards passed between strangers, Türkiye taught me that community lives in small, sacred moments of trust
Emerging from my winter silence in Türkiye: overcoming academic challenges, battling seasonal blues, and launching exciting new ventures.
Join me as I navigate life in Türkiye—MBA challenges, cultural surprises, and hilarious mishaps. Welcome to Tiffles in Türkiye!
From the beginning: How a middle-aged woman ended up living in Ankara with her two cats and pursuing an MBA at METU.