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Tell me about Turkey (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Roweie@alien.top to c/digitalnomad@expats.zone

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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?...

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[–] confusedenglishmajor@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Currently in Istanbul after 4 months in SEA (Bangkok, Hanoi, Da Nang). Absolutely floored by the kindness of the locals, quality of the food, and incredible affordability. We came in with low expectations, but it's easily been our favorite DN spot so far.

No idea why it's not higher on people's radar tbh

[–] nuclearmeltdown2015@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You prefer Turkish food over the food in Asia?

[–] confusedenglishmajor@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Prefer? Probably not if we're talking about restaurants and things like that. But imo the grocery stores are much better here, or at least more familiar to my palate.

Also, after spending a long time in a certain location, it's just nice to get a change. So maybe it's not a question of which is better overall, but rather which is better and more exciting right now, if that makes sense.

[–] SoundTheDreadAlarm17@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Did you apply to a Visa while in SEA?

[–] confusedenglishmajor@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Yes. We applied for an eVisa and got it sent to our email in like an hour. It cost $50 USD for 3 months multi-entry.