Souvenirs from Turkey: Crafts, Foods and Customs Rules
Kilim, çini, copper, lokum, tea and more: what each thing is, where it is made, what may not...
Shopping
Stores, brands, markets and prices
Buying Ecco Shoes in Turkey: 2026 Prices, Stores & Tax-Free Guide
Walking Istanbul's cobblestones requires serious footwear, making Ecco a survival essential rather than a luxury. But with inflation...
Nvidia Graphics Cards in Turkey: Prices, Warranty, Import
What an Nvidia graphics card costs at three Turkish shops, who answers for a fault, and what the...
iPhone prices in Turkey in 2026: Apple prices, IMEI registration and which option is cheaper
All iPhone prices at Apple in Turkey in October 2026, the 54,258 TL IMEI fee, 120- and 365-day limits,...
Kazakhstan
Malls in Kazakhstan: 10 Astana and Almaty Malls, Hours, Tax Free and Parking
The malls in Kazakhstan worth a visit: Khan Shatyr, MEGA Silk Way, Keruen and Asia Park in Astana;...
Economy
Turkish Towel Brands & Manufacturers: The Insider Quality Guide
Turkish cotton is the global gold standard, but not every label tells the truth. With the Lira exchange...
Turkish jeans: brands, factories and orders under your own label
Turkish jeans for you, your shop or your own brand: six brands, factories, W/L sizes, denim washes, order...
Turkish Cookware Brands: Seven Makers and Where to Buy
Korkmaz, Karaca, Emsan, OMS, Porland, Lava and Soy: what each makes, which pots work on induction, warranties, prices...
Shopping in Edirne: Markets, Bazaars, Malls and Prices (2026)
Edirne’s market days, three Ottoman bazaars, two malls, the taxi meter, paying in lira and what you can...
Apple Pay in Turkey: Status and Ways to Pay Instead
Apple’s list of Apple Pay countries does not name Türkiye. What that means for a Turkish card and...
DeFacto in Turkey: Sizes, Delivery, Returns and Gift Club
DeFacto in Turkey: kids' sizes by height, the care label, delivery and store pickup, 30-day returns, Gift Club...
Turkey Online Shopping & International Shipping: A Guide
Ordering from a Turkish shop for delivery abroad: two gates, what the EU, UK and US borders add,...