Buying a Mercedes in Turkey is more than a purchaseit’s a strategic asset acquisition. We strip away the marketing fluff to reveal the real December 2025 prices, explain why the E 180 is the smart tax choice, and analyze whether the electric G Wagon is the loophole you’ve been waiting for.
Did you know Sultan Abdulhamid II favored simple onions over gold? Ottoman cuisine is far more than just kebab and baklava. We step inside the Topkapi Palace kitchens to reveal the 4,000-meal a-day operation that defined an empire’s palate.
Living in Turkey means battling inflation in every aisle, including the supplement store. With imported brands like Optimum Nutrition costing a fortune, we break down the top local alternatives (like HIQ and Bigjoy), explain how to dodge “under the-counter” scams, and tell you exactly where to shop for the best deals in 2026.
Forget the rental carIzmir’s traffic is a combat sport you don’t want to play. From mastering the infamous IZBAN ‘Artı Para’ system to navigating the new Narlıdere metro extension, here is the no nonsense guide to getting around Izmir like a local in 2026.
Rumors of Lipton’s exit from Turkey are greatly exaggerated, but the business model has fundamentally changed. Following the sale of its Rize factories to Özgür Çay, we break down what this means for the quality of your morning brew and the future of the ‘Yellow Label’ in 2026.
Mavi isn’t just a Turkish brand; it’s a global denim powerhouse. But here is the secret: buying them in Istanbul can save you over 50% compared to Europe. In this 2026 outlook, we break down the current prices, the ‘All Blue’ sustainability shift, and the exact models you need to know before you fly.
Did you know your “Turkish” coffee in Plovdiv tells a 500-year old story? Ottoman Bulgaria was more than an occupation; it was an era that defined architecture, language, and cuisine. Dive into a complex past whose traces are still visible today.
The Türkevi Center rises like a glass tulip 171 meters into the Manhattan sky. But can you actually visit the ‘Turkish House’? We break down the architecture, the new library, and the diplomatic reality behind the facade.
Did you know Paris has a ‘Little Turkey’ tucked away in the 10th arrondissement? Dive into the story of France’s Turkish communityfrom the 1965 labor agreements to the entrepreneurs building the country’s future today.
Forget the dry census data. The Turkish American story is a journey from the “sojourners” of the Ottoman era to the tech innovators of Silicon Valley. We peel back the layers to reveal the true population numbers, the hidden cultural enclaves like “Little Istanbul,” and the reality of life for Turks in the US today.
