I'm an American expat living and traveling in Turkey and I'm writing a blog about it. You can read my posts on www.taranoble.com. Lastly I went to Ankara, Safranbolu and Abant and posted pictures on my blog. Hope you'll enjoy it.

Looks interesting. Will have to check it out later. Thanks for posting your link.

How do you like living in Turkey, and for 4 years how is it possible? Did you get a visa or work visa? I love Turkey because the people are conservative yet open to new people. Do you have a hard time with the language? I loved Turkey, i loved Italy too...my husband is from Italy so if I say I love Turkey better we might have a problem!!! But I want to go back to Turkey and see more!

Hey, travelinfool.
Yes, do not cause any trouble with the hubby. Just keep your love of Turkey a secret. Turkish men and Italian men share that Mediterranean temperament

Well, it is actually very easy to live in Turkey as an expat, or at least in Istanbul. Most of my friends just go the tourist visa route and leave the country every three months. Even when I go to have my visa renewed, it is an in and out process.

Turkish has been a difficult language to me because I have only studied Romance languages in the past and there is no connection to these, it being a Turkic language. I have the hang of it now, but still prefer to speak English as much as possible.

Thanks for your reply

Man, what I'd do for a köfte sandwich on some fresh baked ekmek, and perhaps some apple çay with a lump of sugar or three.

I will be visiting in 2 weeks and am considering a tour of the Domabahce Palace. Looks like it's a bit of a hassle to get there from my hotel. So, is the trouble worth it; i.e., are people typically wowed by the sight?

Tara Nice blog and you are well travelled....Liked the videos. Thank you and Baris for sharing them with the world.

Haven't seen Cappadocia within the pages

Cheers,
Murat