Mark Grimes
MemberIrish expat in Türkiye
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About me
Irish
Lives in İstanbul
Speaks English, some Turkish
Registration: 27 November 2009
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How do you fight a cold in your country? by needmacchiato
Hi there, I'm fighting nasty cold right now and been wondering what are the best natural (like for breastfeeding moms) ways to get rid of runny nose, sore throat, headache and stuff like that in your countries. In Poland we drink lots of tea with ...
I Ireland you wrap a few blankets around you & stay in bed! Warm 7up or hot milk helps too. Read More
How Businesses Run in Istanbul During Ramadan by wasimkazi2000
Salam /Hello, I am planning on coming to Istanbul for job / business search during the month of Ramadan, I wonder how businesses run there at that time, like hours of operation for private and government offices and school timings etc. Please ...
Government business hours are generally unchanged, private business depends on the area, the busier & touristic areas (esp. in the cities) don't really notice any change, but in areas dominated by locals, it will be quieter during the day (many ... Read More
Are there Pakistani in Istanbul? by wasimkazi2000
Assalam Alaikum, I am Pakistani American and want to move to Istanbul with my wife and 2 little daughters. Please let me know is there Pakistani community around? And I heard there is a war threat from Seria? Whats all this? I also have lived ...
Don't worry, not hard to find spices anywhere here! Read More
Istanbuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul by Tommy Arts
Istiklal Cad, Eminunu, Sultan Ahmet, Levent,, I'm on my way
See you there ;) Read More
Get Together Party by Istanbuldave
Hi guys, First, It was a pleasure to meet some of you already personally. Through the meetings and forums in expat-blog website, I can see that a lot of people are interested in meeting others. For the one who donÂ’t know me already, IÂ’ve been ...
cheers lads was a good nite! Read More
Different Ways on How to say "Thank you" in your own Language? by volim te pono
I'm from Philippines, we say "Salamat", or "Maraming Salamat" if it is "Thank you very much".
In Irish we say "go raibh maith agat" it more or less means "goodness be upon you" Read More
Get Together Party by Istanbuldave
Hi guys, First, It was a pleasure to meet some of you already personally. Through the meetings and forums in expat-blog website, I can see that a lot of people are interested in meeting others. For the one who donÂ’t know me already, IÂ’ve been ...
I'll see ye there lads! Read More