Turkey

Turkey has officially published a new tax regulation in the Resmi Gazete expanding its existing “export of services” incentive, and it now reportedly allows a 100% tax deduction for qualifying foreign-sourced remote work income. This update applies to individuals or businesses...

I’ve recently noticed that many shops and restaurants in Turkey (including Istanbul and Antalya) are displaying prices in Euros rather than Turkish Lira, which feels very different from past visits when Lira was the standard currency. This seems particularly common in...

I’ve been on Couchsurfing for 4 years with 50 positive reviews, but my recent trip to Turkey was awful. Sent 30–40 detailed requests around Istanbul and got either rejections or no replies at all. Meanwhile, I met a girl from CS who said she was getting flooded with hosting...

My mum’s on holiday in Turkey and accidentally hit the patio door with her mobility scooter. The hotel made her pay £1200 on the spot and only gave a handwritten receipt that says “Broken window payment.” She’s contacted her travel insurance and they’re sending a claim form, but...

What a better place to spend winter? What's an argument for either

I’ve got a trip booked to Cappadocia next month, and now I’m seeing this FCDO warning about Turkey due to the Iran-Israel situation. Not thrilled to see Istanbul and Antalya flagged, especially with all the flight delays already piling up at SAW. Anyone else adjusting plans or...

I honestly didn’t expect to be adding a Turkish island to my 2025 short list, but here we are. Suluada looks unreal that kind of electric turquoise you usually only see in filtered drone footage. Hard to believe it’s just a boat ride from Antalya. And with October temps still in...

Any recommendations for for a trip to Kas or Istanbul Turkey? Re activities / dinners :)