🇹🇷 Expatlar

Expat = Ex Patria (lat.) out of fatherland, -lar (turk.) plural suffix.

Istanbul peeled from the noise.

Istanbul is amazing. It's also full of scammers, overpriced trash, and local crooks pretending to be Americans under false names. We cut through it all. No bullshit. No commissions. Just curated information from people who've actually been through it.

We point you to English-friendly rental listings that aren't scams. We answer your questions in the Telegram group. We curate events that aren't just bars paying commission. We recommend schools and teachers for your kids.

Istanbul Anti-scam Defense Extract

Learn how to not fall prey in the city of predators. Safety advice to newcomers and more.

Lodging options for longer stay

English-friendly offers and requests for rooms and apartments.

Entertainment

Entertainment is a huge part of our weekly Newsletter, we curate dozens of daily happenings to select the best few for your clarity.

Schools and Kids

Public and private education for your kids, specific parental advice. Coming soon.

Healthcare

Trusted doctors and clinics in Istanbul.

Chatting up

Join our telegram group to chat at leisure with other expats.

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