Dark times in Turkey seem to be getting worse and worse. Economic contraction and worsening financial conditions have put undue strain on its people. The government’s approach to deal with these problems is far from sufficient. Actually, the Turkish government is compounding the economic and social issues with inept […]
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Turkish Addictions are Expensive
Turkish addictions are quite expensive with very high taxes. People who like to frequently smoke and drink pay excessive consumption taxes. Turkey loves to tax people with addictions because they know they will keep buying. In fact, addiction related taxes are a main source of tax revenue for the […]
Perfect Time to Visit Turkey
Now is the perfect time to visit Turkey. If you ever wanted to visit or just come back, then now is the time. With a weak currency (TRY) plus a slow economy, your money will go a lot further. Turkey has something to offer almost any traveler on any […]
Trump and Erdogan’s backroom deal
On the surface, Turkish-US relations seem to be severely strained. However, digging deeper, we can see something quite different. A new norm has evolved since the collapse of close strategic partnerships due to foreign policy deviations. Nowadays, Turkish-US relations are based upon short term case by case issues. Also, […]
Istanbul: Buying & Owning a Car is a Waste of Money
New car prices in Istanbul hit record highs this year as well as auto loan interest rates. Prices range from 120,000 to 150,000 Turkish Lira for an average new 4 door sedan car. Also, interest rates were over 20% for automobile loans. Interestingly, the prices are so high now […]
Istanbul: Walk at Your Own Risk!
Walking around Istanbul on a sidewalk can be very risky with infinite hazards all around. Sometimes, it is so bad walking, I feel like I am in game trying get from one place to another without losing my life. This is especially the case in older residential and commercial […]