Tim Shenk
@furandfangs
American expat in T眉rkiye
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About me
American
Lives in Istanbul
Speaks English, Spanish, Turkish (some), Mandarin Chinese (a little)
Registration: 08 August 2013
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Accepting a job in Al Jadida in Morocco
Hey, I'm actually thinking of accepting a job in Al Jadida in Morocco. The pay is 7000 dirham a month. I'm a New Yorker living in Istanbul now. Is Morocco a fun place for non-muslim single men to live? I enjoy a beer and live music. Is ... Read More
How is Beijing's air really like? by matchatea
Hi everyone :) This is my first posting. Hoping to get some feedback on the day to day air quality in Beijing. I am considering moving to Beijing in November but I am really worried about the air quality. If I browse on China Air Daily, it seems a ...
I'm sorry, but it IS pollution. The Chinese news is the only one saying Beijing has fog. I lived in New York city which is basically the same hemisphere and on the ocean, and we never had "fog." You can taste the pollution in the air ... Read More
How can I find an apartment in Istanbul
I'm in Istanbul, and I can't find a good website with apartment listings. I want to find a small house in Silivri. Please help! Thank you! Tim Read More
Cool neighborhood to rent in Istanbul? by furandfangs
I'm moving to Istanbul and I don't want to spend more than $1000 USD a month for a one bedroom. I know nothing about neighborhoods in Istanbul! I hope for a hip neighborhood with an intelligent nightlife and a good art/music scene. Does this exist ...
Sorry Fatteyskod, I meant USD, and I hope $1000 is a lot of money. I don't know the cost of living very well, but this is the amount my company has agreed to pay for my apartment a month. Read More
Cool neighborhood to rent in Istanbul?
I'm moving to Istanbul and I don't want to spend more than $1000 USD a month for a one bedroom. I know nothing about neighborhoods in Istanbul! I hope for a hip neighborhood with an intelligent nightlife and a good art/music scene. Does this exist ... Read More
Cost of living in Ukraine by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Ukraine. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ukraine. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > ...
Hi all! I am strongly considering a job in Odessa for $1000USD a month and my apartment is paid for. That is 1000$ spare money. Is this going to allow me to be comfortable and enjoy the city? Thanks so much! Read More
Qingdao by Soulbend
Hello, I did some research and found out Qingdao is a "city of opportunities", job and business wise. Do you have any fresh information about that? Do you know any foreigners who are living there? Sly
I was in Qingdao for a year and here are my thoughts and experiences: It is expanding rapidly (like most Chinese cities). Despite the population, it feels like a small intimate city. Don't be fooled by the internet, it is polluted badly most ... Read More
Livable Wage in Ankara?
I am a teacher considering an offer in Ankara of 1,500USD a month or 2,903.19 TRY. This does not include rent. Is this a comfortable wage? Thanks so much for your help. Tim Read More
Where to Live? by furandfangs
Which city is the best? I have a Masters degree in teaching, and I've decided on Turkey as my next adventure, but where? Thanks! Tim
Hey! Thanks for the advice. Where were you in Singapore and Malaysia? I was in China, and pollution and overpopulation was difficult to live with. Was this an issue in these countries? Read More
Where to Live?
Which city is the best? I have a Masters degree in teaching, and I've decided on Turkey as my next adventure, but where? Thanks! Tim Read More