Gold in Turkey: Karats, Coins and Buying Safely (2026 Guide)
Ziynet or sikke, 22K or 14K? Ten Mint coins to scale, a bill checker for the jeweller and the questions to ask before you buy or sell gold.
Trendyol in English: Delivery, Duty and Returns by Country
Pick your country first: Trendyol’s menu, EU, UK and US duty at the door, and Türkiye returns. Each fact carries its check date.
Sahibinden for Expats: The Ultimate Buying, Renting & Selling Guide
If you live in Turkey, avoiding the yellow app is impossible. Sahibinden is the heartbeat of the Turkish economy. This guide moves beyond the basics, offering street smart tips on renting, buying cars, and selling items without getting scammed.
Online Shopping in Northern Cyprus: Who Delivers, Customs and Your Rights
Island shop, Turkish seller or a parcel from abroad: who brings it, what the post office carries, what customs may ask and which return clock you have.
Online pharmacies in Turkey: can you order medicine online?
Why Turkish pharmacies don’t sell online, where to get medicine at night, and how to check a supplement, cream or blood pressure monitor first.
Osman I, Ottoman Founder: What the Sources Say
Who Osman I was in the sources that name him, what a Byzantine historian and two deeds record, and when the famous stories were first written down.
Studying in Turkey: Degrees, TR-YÖS and How to Apply
How degrees and universities work in Turkey, who can sit TR-YÖS, the exam fee and dates by country, and the steps from application to visa.
Sultan Abdülaziz: His Reign, His Fleet and How It Ended
Abdülaziz ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1861 to 1876: railways, 20 ironclads, a journey to Europe, and why his death is still debated.
US Polo Assn Turkey: Tax-Free Refund, Prices, Stores, Sizes
Get the VAT back at the airport, see what a polo costs, find a store on the map, and check sizes and the 30-day return rules.
Rumi’s Philosophy of Love: Beyond the Quotes (2026 Guide)
Why do we still turn to a 13th century theologian in a world of AI and algorithms? Rumi is not just a poet for romantic cards; he is a survival guide for the modern soul. We look past the clichés to find the raw, transformative power of his ‘Ishq’.
