Beyond work, a rich social life makes Türkiye worth living in.
- Its Eurasian location gives Türkiye a key trade and geopolitical role.
- The country is rich in Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.
- It offers beautiful coasts, ancient ruins and striking landscapes.
Ephesus preserves large-scale ancient Roman ruins.
Street food such as kebab and simit is popular and delicious.
Sport and outdoors
Vietnamese travellers need a visa to visit Türkiye.
The country is vast, so plan your trip region by region.
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons to travel.
Music and arts
Religious and cultural festivals take place throughout the year.
Mosques and monuments reflect a long history.
Family and community play a central role in daily life.
Cafés and nightlife
Istanbul enchants with Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.
- Cappadocia is famed for sunrise balloon flights over rock valleys.
- Pamukkale astonishes with white mineral terraces.
- Antalya is a favourite Mediterranean beach resort.
- Türkiye bridges Europe and Asia and borders several seas.
- The capital is Ankara, while Istanbul is the largest and most famous city.
Community and networking
Healthcare is well developed and known for good-value medical tourism.
Istanbul has a large international community and is easy to settle into.
Factor in currency swings when planning finances.
Work-life balance
Food is delicious, varied and reasonably priced.
Urban transport is developed, with a metro and cross-strait ferries.
Newcomers should learn a few Turkish phrases for convenience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do for fun?
Popular leisure options are listed above.
How is the nightlife?
Nightlife is described above.
Is it easy to make friends?
Ways to build community are suggested above.
How is work-life balance?
Work-life culture is covered above.
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