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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Istanbul | 2/4/2012 | Serap Aga |
| Q: I'm coming to Istanbul on 28th of February.I would like to know where are wholesale stores with ... A: I personally live in Cappadocia and not in Istanbul so I do not know about the whole sale stores in ... | ||
| how to get from izmir airport to marmaris | 2/3/2012 | Serap Aga |
| Q: we are planning a cruise from Marmaris in June and could do with some help trying to get from Izmir ... A: The port in Marmaris is pretty central and Marmaris is not a very big town so any hotel in the ... | ||
| how to get from izmir airport to marmaris | 2/2/2012 | Serap Aga |
| Q: we are planning a cruise from Marmaris in June and could do with some help trying to get from Izmir ... A: The drive between Izmir Airport and Marmaris is 3 hours 30 minutes and you should either catch a ... | ||
| 2 weeks in turkey from sept 1st 2012 | 1/27/2012 | Serap Aga |
| Q: My husband and I have visited Izmir(Ephesus) and Istanbul but plan a return visit 2 weeks from 1st ... A: I am happy to help you with your travel arrangements. You can take a ferry from Yenikapi in ... | ||
| Unmarried | 1/19/2012 | Burak Sansal |
| Q: i am thinking of travelling from the uk to turkey in may. I have a egyptian boyfriend who lives in ... A: For a detailed list of the documents needed he has to apply or call the Turkish Embassy in Cairo, ... | ||
| Unmarried | 1/18/2012 | Burak Sansal |
| Q: i am thinking of travelling from the uk to turkey in may. I have a egyptian boyfriend who lives in ... A: Turkey is very different from other muslim countries, it's a westernized country. Of course you can ... | ||
| First of January is a holiday in Turkey | 12/18/2011 | Oguz Kosebalaban |
| Q: hey..i am coming to turkey(istanbul) on 28th of december and will depart on 5th of january.. so my ... A: 1st of January is a holiday in Turkey, but this year, that is a sunday anyways; and on sundays ... | ||
| shopping | 12/14/2011 | Y. Murat Ozguc |
| Q: hey.. am coming to turkey in summer and also am engaged so i want to know where i can buy things ... A: You have not mentioned where you are coming in Turkey but; presume to Istanbul. Istanbul has ... | ||
| lost friend | 11/29/2011 | Victoria Williams |
| Q: I am trying to locate Omer Vanli, he was a childhood friend of my husbands and we re-connected 7 ... A: Great - That's a good start. I'm investigating contact details for you because he's recently retired ... | ||
| lost friend | 11/29/2011 | Victoria Williams |
| Q: I am trying to locate Omer Vanli, he was a childhood friend of my husbands and we re-connected 7 ... A: Let's see if I can help you out here. From what you've told me and the information given in this and ... | ||
| Locate an individual | 11/10/2011 | Victoria Williams |
| Q: Greetings, I served in the USArmy in Korea in 1964 - 65 and made friends with several Turkish ... A: Good news. This is indeed the very same Nazmi Yeniyurt and I have spoken to him this morning. He is ... | ||
| Locate an individual | 11/9/2011 | Victoria Williams |
| Q: Greetings, I served in the USArmy in Korea in 1964 - 65 and made friends with several Turkish ... A: Presser, I'm afraid Turkish telephone directories of all types are notoriously lacking in detail so ... | ||
| Visa application | 11/8/2011 | Victoria Williams |
| Q: My husband and i have been married for 9 years, have our house and business in Marmaris. My ... A: As far as I am aware, there is no different kind of visa but your husband can apply as a ... | ||
| Marriage certificate needed! | 10/19/2011 | Victoria Williams |
| Q: My husband and I were married in Ankara in 2010 (neither of us are Turkish nor do we live in ... A: I assume you have a photocopy of your marriage certificate? In order to advise you properly, I need ... | ||
| Mobile phone, internet | 10/18/2011 | Victoria Williams |
| Q: My wife and I are going to stay in Konya for about a year and I have a few questions. How do I ... A: You don't need to register your phone with customs any more but you do need to take your mobile with ... | ||
| Looking for a lost connection | 10/12/2011 | Oguz Kosebalaban |
| Q: I was born in Izmir in 1930 and lived there up to 1959; I was 29 yrs old when I left Turkey and ... A: Merhaba; Ali, Ayşe, Ahmet vb yaygın Türk isimlerinin sonuna ... | ||
| Tourist Visa Extension | 10/5/2011 | Burak Sansal |
| Q: Sorry if I spell your name incorrect. My question is I am at the moment in Denizli entered by ... A: my name is Burak. Anyways, in order to extend your stay in Turkey you should apply to the police ... | ||
| Ankara self catering apartment | 10/5/2011 | Y. Murat Ozguc |
| Q: Merhaba, I am looking for a self catering apartment in the Cankaya area.Preferably within walking ... A: Merhaba Sue, I am not experienced with apartments but you may contact few I found on the net: ... | ||
| multiple visa extension after validity | 10/2/2011 | Victoria Williams |
| Q: i am from india and having multiple visa which is valid up to 24th October 2011. Is it possible that ... A: From the information I have been able to find, no, I don't think you can extend your visa. You must ... | ||
| TEACHIN AND LIVING IN BODRUM | 10/2/2011 | Victoria Williams |
| Q: I want to move to Gumbet in Turkey next June and teach English. How do I find a school in ... A: You're right, £560 GBP a month is a lot. You could easily find a furnished 1 or 2 bed apartment for ... | ||
| TEACHIN AND LIVING IN BODRUM | 9/26/2011 | Victoria Williams |
| Q: I want to move to Gumbet in Turkey next June and teach English. How do I find a school in ... A: Glad to have been of use. I'm sure when you get your TEFL, you'll find there are a lot more ... | ||
| Caring for an elderly parent | 9/25/2011 | Victoria Williams |
| Q: Are there any restictions in moving to Turkey as a family unit? daughter, husband, wife and elderly ... A: As long as there are no legal restrictions on your parent leaving the UK, then yes, theoretically ... | ||
| nightlife | 9/24/2011 | Burak Sansal |
| Q: many thanks A: In many beach resorts they have all kinds of bars playing different kinds of music, so you can find ... | ||
| shopping in turkey | 9/24/2011 | Y. Murat Ozguc |
| Q: i'm wondering where i can find markets that are specified in clothes goods or areas that may contain ... A: You are looking for sort of bazaars we call Sosyete Pazari, Have a look at this link and others you ... | ||
| shopping in turkey | 9/24/2011 | Oguz Kosebalaban |
| Q: i'm wondering where i can find markets that are specified in clothes goods or areas that may contain ... A: Shopping malls have all sorts of clothing stores and towards the end of each season or at ... | ||
| seven days: Istanbul, Cappadocia and Ephesus | 9/23/2011 | Oguz Kosebalaban |
| Q: I am planning to visit Turkey with family around last week of December for 5 days. Would love to ... A: There may be many great seven days with different programs , below can work well for the first ... | ||
| Blue voyage Fethiye & similar ports | 9/21/2011 | Burak Sansal |
| Q: All guidebooks and tripadvisor respondents recommend cabin cruises with ONLY reliable and trusted ... A: Yes they're right: you should book the cabin through a reliable company otherwise you might end up ... | ||
| Weather in December | 9/21/2011 | Oguz Kosebalaban |
| Q: I am planning to visit Turkey with family around last week of December for 5 days. Would love to ... A: Mount Nemrut visit in winter is not available until the snow melts in April. Istanbul in winter is ... | ||
| hello | 9/19/2011 | Victoria Williams |
| Q: what are the procedure to get a tourist visa going to turkey..because my friend invite me to visit ... A: You need to apply for a visa to Turkey at the Turkish Embassy which is; ... | ||
| Resident aliens in Turkey / buying property | 9/16/2011 | Victoria Williams |
| Q: Can foreigners purchase real estate in Turkey? Is residency a requirement? What's the best way to ... A: Yes, most foreigners can purchase real estate in Turkey though the process varies depending on their ... | ||
| Turkey to Greece | 8/29/2011 | Dina Street |
| Q: I am planning to go to Turkey the last week in September and continue through to Greece. I have ... A: Sandi, You should have no problems at all as a woman traveling alone in Turkey. I suggest 4-5 days ... | ||
| Nightmare at Istanbul Airport | 8/17/2011 | Burak Sansal |
| Q: I am a student and I hold a Pakistani passport. I traveled alone to Istanbul, Turkey on 13.08.2011 ... A: Sorry for all the trouble. Normally, like you said, they should have give you a visa at the gate ... | ||
| Nightmare at Istanbul Airport | 8/17/2011 | Victoria Williams |
| Q: I am a student and I hold a Pakistani passport. I traveled alone to Istanbul, Turkey on 13.08.2011 ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your traumatic experience and I'm afraid it's unlikely anyone can help you ... | ||
| phone number of a family friend | 8/15/2011 | Oguz Kosebalaban |
| Q: could you please tell me how I can find by phone an old family friend I have his old phone numbers ... A: The first number with 0522 is no more a working number. I tried it. tHE auto message says it is a ... | ||
| phone number of a family friend | 8/14/2011 | Oguz Kosebalaban |
| Q: could you please tell me how I can find by phone an old family friend I have his old phone numbers ... A: If you provide me the number I will give it a call and translate you what it says; you may send the ... | ||
| Cappadocia trip | 8/13/2011 | Serap Aga |
| Q: We will visit cappadocia next week and we would like if the is a good bus network inside cappadocia. ... A: The easiest way to travel from the airport to the hotel is a shuttle bus which should cost you about ... | ||
| Average October Temperatures in Central Turkey | 8/13/2011 | Burak Sansal |
| Q: Please give the range of temperatures in Central turkey for October. Thank you. A: it depends which part of central Turkey you're asking because some cities in central Turkey are high ... | ||
| Cappadocia trip | 8/10/2011 | Serap Aga |
| Q: We will visit cappadocia next week and we would like if the is a good bus network inside cappadocia. ... A: You should visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, one of the Kaymakli or Derinkuyu Underground Cities, ... | ||
| hotel and time in Capadocia | 8/10/2011 | Y. Murat Ozguc |
| Q: We´re a group of 3 Brazilian couples travelling with two daughers and a nanny. One doughter is a ... A: I would split the nights as 4 for Istanbul and 3 for Cappadocia. Since you have a little one ... | ||
| hotel and time in Capadocia | 8/10/2011 | Serap Aga |
| Q: We´re a group of 3 Brazilian couples travelling with two daughers and a nanny. One doughter is a ... A: To be able to cover the must see sites of Cappadocia 2-3 full days in Cappadocia will be sufficient ... | ||
Turkey
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Victoria Williams
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Happy to advise on most matters that effect foreigners and expats living in Turkey especially restaurants, property, legal matters and general bureaucracy. Not very well informed about boats, flora & fauna...
Experience
I have worked in Tourism, PR and property consultancy in the Bodrum area since 1995 and am presently involved in assisting foreigners with a wide range of legal matters via an established firm. A year spent in Istanbul in 2002-03 followed by regular trips means I can also provide some assistance in that area too.
Education/Credentials
Registered with the Turkish Department of Education as a qualified real estate consultant & Turkish/English translator.
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