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A Floating Island Worth £30 Million: What We Encountered in Marmaris

A Floating Island Worth £30 Million: What We Encountered in Marmaris

Yesterday, at sunset, we came across a vessel unlike any ordinary yacht. A massive black platform with an open deck, an unusual superstructure, and a minimalist design looked more like a top-secret military installation than a leisure vessel. The story of this remarkable ship began back in 1982. It...

We Saw the Masts of a Sunken Ship in Marmaris

We Saw the Masts of a Sunken Ship in Marmaris

Yesterday, as we entered Marmaris Bay, we passed a place that has been the subject of countless conversations among sailors and visitors over the past few weeks. Rising above the water were the masts of the sunken sightseeing vessel Big Boss Diamond. Just imagine it: only a short time ago, this larg...

Don’t Have $400,000? There Is Still a Path to Turkish Citizenship.

Don’t Have $400,000? There Is Still a Path to Turkish Citizenship.

Today, to obtain a Turkish residence permit (residence permit for property owners) through real estate ownership, the property must have an official appraised and cadastral value of at least $200,000. This gives the buyer and their immediate family a legal basis to live in Turkey. For many families,...

Why You Shouldn’t Trust ChatGPT to Make Important Decisions

Why You Shouldn’t Trust ChatGPT to Make Important Decisions

We asked ChatGPT to describe itself and answer a series of questions we had prepared. Take a look at the result—and perhaps stop relying on it instead of using your own judgment. In recent years, artificial intelligence has become so accessible that many people have started to feel as though there i...

Why Many Russians Buy an Apartment “Forever”—and Later Regret It

Why Many Russians Buy an Apartment “Forever”—and Later Regret It

When our parents bought an apartment, it really was a decision for decades. Apartments were allocated by the state, exchanged through long chains of acquaintances, and people often spent years on waiting lists. Selling one quickly was difficult, and buying another was even harder. As a result, sever...

Why More and More Sailors Are Moving from Marmaris to Fethiye

Why More and More Sailors Are Moving from Marmaris to Fethiye

Just a few years ago, Marmaris was considered the undisputed yachting capital of Turkey. It was home to charter companies, hosted major regattas, and was the place where many skippers dreamed of living. Today, however, an increasing number of sailors, instructors, and yacht charter business owners a...

Why People in Turkey Don’t Usually Save Money for Retirement

Why People in Turkey Don’t Usually Save Money for Retirement

Many foreigners are surprised to discover that Turks often prefer to live in the present. They buy property, purchase cars, help their children, celebrate family occasions, and enjoy life—but they are far less likely to talk about building large retirement savings. There are several reasons for this...

Turkey’s Ancient Forest That Even Many Turks Have Never Heard Of

Turkey’s Ancient Forest That Even Many Turks Have Never Heard Of

When people think of Turkey, they usually picture the sea, luxury resorts, yachts, ancient cities, or dramatic mountain landscapes. But very few know that the country’s southwestern coastline is home to one of its most extraordinary natural treasures—ancient relict forests. The Liquidambar tree, als...

You Think You Know Turkey? Then Perhaps You’ve Only Seen Its Shop Window.

You Think You Know Turkey? Then Perhaps You’ve Only Seen Its Shop Window.

If you’ve stayed at a dozen resorts in Kemer, compared luxury hotels in Belek, and checked into the most popular resorts in Alanya, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve discovered the true gems of Turkey’s coastline. Because the truly exceptional is almost never found in the mainstream. The real treas...

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