Ever thought of moving to Turkey but weren't quite sure what living there would be like? Coming to Turkey for work and wonder how easy it will be to adapt and what you may be unable to buy? Already living in the country but feeling bamboozled by the paperwork and unsure how to set about buying a car? Then this is the book for you. Written by a woman who has made the country her home and drawing on the experiences of other expats from all round the country, A Handbook for Living in Turkey sets out to unravel the mysteries of being a foreign resident in a country whose language and culture are very different from those of most of its new settlers. From choosing the best location in which to put down roots to writing a will; from buying and restoring a house to navigating the Turkish education system; from socialising with neighbours to paying a speeding fine; and from tracking down an old marble fountain to volunteering in a hospital, this book examines every aspect of everyday life in Turkey and offers practical ideas for making it easier. Each chapter comes with word lists to help non-Turkish-speakers navigate the system while the appendices are a treasure-trove of addresses and contact details for everything from estate agents and relocators to pet shops and tennis clubs.