Any DNs out there or have lived there for more than a year that also lived in SEA?
Tell me about the cost of living compared to Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines…etc. What about visas? And the food? Healthcare? People?..
Any DNs out there or have lived there for more than a year that also lived in SEA?
Tell me about the cost of living compared to Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines…etc. What about visas? And the food? Healthcare? People?..
I strictly oppose. Being from Central Europe, I have been to 20-30+ countries and Turkey cuisine is definitely one of the best in the whole region - mix of otoman, arabic, balkan, greek and many other influences. Only Chinese cuisine (or Italian) compare IMO. The best think is that Turkish foods are simple - we are not speaking here about hote cuisine, but simple perfect foods - street food is wonderful (e.g. simple pilaf). The only reason why you have so different experience IMO can be that you were somewhere in touristic places, where there are no actual locals.
People are absolutely friendly and helpful, even in metropole like Istanbul. In less people-heavy places even more. In villages - they will just take care of you. I do not understand your experience.
How long have you been/were there? It seems to me one week trip to Anatolia hotel chain or something like this, sorry.