wdumysdefv is organizing a nomadlist.com/meetups#85e293386b54b0d954b97cedb7ce77fa|meetup in Istanbul, # at Limonlu Bahçe on Wednesday, 4 October at 19:00. "Let's have some drinks/food after work in the heart of the European side of Istanbul! We can then go to another venue for the ones who want to party. Looking forward to a fun gathering!" ✅ RSVP here nomadlist.com/meetups#85e293386b54b0d954b97cedb7ce77fa

⚠️ ssjrzgigrw changed the nomadlist.com/meetups|Istanbul meetup>. It will now be at www.google.com/maps/search/Limonlu%20Bah%C3%A7e,+Tomtom%2C%2034440%2C%20Yeni%20%C3%87ar%C5%9F%C4%B1%20Cd.%20No%3A74%2C%2034433%20Beyo%C4%9Flu%2F%C4%B0stanbul,+Istanbul|Limonlu Bahçe> on Wednesday, 4 October at 1900 "Let's have some drinks/food after work in the heart of the European side of Istanbul! After the meetup, for those who want, we can go to another venue to party. Looking forward to a fun gathering!" ✅ RSVP here nomadlist.com/meetups#85e293386b54b0d954b97cedb7ce77fa

For those going to the meetup, I will be there without access to this chat. You can contact me on WhatsApp at I will be wearing a black jean and t-shirt 😉 Other people from a nomad whatsapp group are also coming. See ya!

kfjwynbrdrjneg is organizing a nomadlist.com/meetups#626efb2142b74127e4ea9cccc1c54707|meetup in Istanbul, # at Coffeetopia Eminönü on Tuesday, 14 November at 10:00. "I'll be in Istanbul from the 12th to the 20th and would like to meet like-minded people to chat over coffee to exchange travel tips or talk about anything relevant to our digital nomad life!" ✅ RSVP here nomadlist.com/meetups#626efb2142b74127e4ea9cccc1c54707

jtenqgyw is proposing a nomadlist.com/meetups#4690f91ceca68727cde89815604f4484|meetup in Istanbul, #turkey at Ranchero Fişekhane on Sunday, 22 October at 18:00. "Last days in Istanbul, would be pleased to connect with some digital nomads, location independent to connect with drinks and nachos" ✅ RSVP here nomadlist.com/meetups#4690f91ceca68727cde89815604f4484

…also if you know someone renting out an apartment, let me know!

Definitely feeling a little sketched out, thinking we might just make some other plans. 😬

I’ve been here since Sept 22, and I’ve honestly experienced no change with people in Istanbul 1:1 even when they know I’m American. They’re probably the nicest and most helpful people I’ve met abroad.

People say and do idiotic things in large groups in every country.

I came across one protest a couple weekends ago and just walked away. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know anything had happened.

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What is the best area in Istanbul for DN/English speakers? Trying to learn Turkish of course but I don’t expect to get far 😜

hey and welcome to Istanbul 👋 and also i saw you are coming to nomadlist meetup on 14 November.

Im living here but end of November will start to travel. So i can help you about all your questions. First of all which side of Istanbul you are? Asian or Europian? I will prepare and send you a list

you can ask me anything anytime btw im feeling too happy when i can help to people

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I am writing here knowingly, if there are others visiting Istanbul, I wanted it to be a guide that would make it easier for everyone. I prepared it with real care :)

First of all, Dolapdere is close to everywhere and in a very central location. But yes, being a single woman for that area may just require you to be a little careful late at night.

Galataport here you can meet many local and foreign people and enjoy the sea and the Bosphorus with the most beautiful view possible. There are also many restaurants, cafes and rooftops. I can say that it is one of the first places you should visit, considering the weather. I think Galataport is a place that shows the most modern side of Turkey.

Bebek Again, one of the most beautiful locations in Istanbul, where you can meet many local and foreign people. You will have the chance to work against one of the best views in the world by purchasing a large size filter from Starbucks for only 2 dollars :)

Nişantaşı, Cihangir, Taksim, Beşiktaş These are also among the beautiful and interesting neighborhoods of the European side.

I can also list the touristic places you must see on the European side Hagia Sophia, Galata Tower, Sultan Ahmet Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar.

Kadıköy If you go to Beşiktaş, please take a ferry (you will probably have a wonderful journey with a ticket price of :heavy_dollar_sign:0.50 and take great photos), take the ferry to Kadıköy, buy 2 bagels before getting on the ferry and travel by throwing them to the seagulls. Don’t forget to buy tea while on the ferry, it is very enjoyable and delicious. When you come to Kadıköy, you will see the places you want to go just by looking left and right. The heart of the Anatolian side beats in Kadıköy. I also live in Kadıköy. If you come to Kadıköy, the places you should definitely visit are Moda, Fenerbahçe and Bağdat Street. There is a newly opened espressolab (coffee shop) in Moda, and you will have the chance to work with nice people while buying very cheap coffee, while looking at the magnificent view.

There is also an old ferry pier opposite the coffee shop I mentioned, they renovated it last year and made it a library and study area. You can socialize, take photos, read books or work for free.

I am writing here the local delicacies that you should definitely try (I write in Turkish, it will be easy for you to find them :)

Kebap
Lahmacun
Köfte
Börek
Midye Dolma
Balık Ekmek
Kumpir
Islak Hamburger
Rakı-Balık with meze

Any recs about bars/restaurants where I could meet people? Either local or expats/nomads. I usually meet people at bars or hostels when I travel in Europe or LATAM, is it also easy or normal to approach strangers here?

If you’re not staying at a hostel would you still hang there? Might do that here. That aside, there is a NomadList event next week and a couple of Courchsurfing events each week.

there is DevFest on 26 November, im gonna be there 🙂

I’m here for DevConnect! I also organised a meetup on 14th! Feel free to join 😁

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The reservation is under my name. There is a minimum spending of 180 TL per person. See you then!