@@NULifeRetiringAbroad Bodrum is more geared towards high society. It is more crowded in the summer and for everything from getting a haircut to restaurants, you will pay a lot more $$. Fethiye is a proper working town along the South Coast. More suitable for year around affordable living. I am planning in the coming years to retire in Fethiye.
I'm happy it inspires you. I am not really able to stamp myself as a specific cultural member. I can say so much that I share some values with where I was born, where I left for a long time and where I have been living for 2 decades, Canada.
Thank you Shahram for your thoughtful reply. I have decided to begin in Canakkale and work my way south. Facebook has given me some contacts/information - never used it much before. I do want a place that has a developed Expat community, for some socializing / activities and isn’t swarmed with tourists like me! I fantasize finding a working town, with low rise buildings, pedestrianized and not super wealthy.I will also look at Urla and Cesme, Ayvalik, Mugla and Fethiye, your haven. Any comments on my choices? I am realizing that looking for a place is stimulating; it will be a test for me to adapt to stable life once again…I have a few fears about that!
Hi Walter, I think it is a good idea to visit these places. Surely, the summer weather is a bit better in west than south or east of Turkey. And being closer to a big city like Izmir is beneficial in all aspects. I visited Izmir many years ago and I really liked it. I was there as a tourist and not looking for a place to live. I like your itinerary and the fact that Fethiye is on your list after visiting the other locations. It will give you a better perspective for comparison. Enjoy your stay and journey :)
Nice job! Fethiye looks really nice. I want to go there with my husband too. We are thinking of moving there from Germany. What do you think how much we need for living in Fethiye? Much appreciated if you can provide some info.
Hi Heidl, This is not an easy question to answer without knowing how you like to live and what your lifestyle and expectations are. Since I lived for many years in Germany and in different cities there, I can only make some assumptions when replying to your question. If you live on, e.g. 3000 EUR, monthly salary in Frankfurt, you would need approx. 1000 to 1200 EUR per month to have a better life quality in Fethiye. You surely can live on a smaller budget but also on a higher too. It all depends on what your priorities and preferences are.
@Heidl Fridlerr, It would really depend on how you're looking to live. Like most places if you want to live modestly you'll need very little. If you're looking to live in a very nice home with a yard, pool and close to the ocean. Best bring a few million Euros.
Shahram, my fellow Ottawatonian! Thanks for your work on your whole series. I have been in Turkey to hike part of the Sultan’s Trail, but, to my surprise have spent 3 weeks in Istanbul looking for a nice neighborhood to retire in. I now realize I need more Nature in my life and a lower density of people, thus I have been absorbing your videos. I will visit your area soon, Fethiye especially. One question. You have never spoken much about weather and climate. Could you say a few words. I cannot live with a “death ray” sun. Knowing this would Izmir be better than Antalya, for example. How do people survive June, July and August?
Hello Walter, nice to meet you here 😃 I understand your view. I, too, like less busy locations. Istanbul would not work for me for many reasons. I loved Fethiye due to its city architecture and landscape. It is not a big city and as such it doesn't provide some of the cultural events e.g. If you like a more relaxed lifestyle with a nice Mediterranean coast I definitely suggest that you visit Fethiye and Alanya. The latter is busier, especially during the high season. There are lots of tourists in Alanya, which was not my preference. Izmir is definitely a nice place. But the winter in Izmir is not as nice as in Fethiye or Antalya. The summer in Antalya is surely hot and humid. But you have the beach 😃 It all depends on what you are interested in. The best is to stay for a few months in different locations before deciding where to settle. My favorite cities in Turkey are Fethiye and Antalya. Enjoy your stay in Turkey
I can only talk about a few cities I stayed at. I would give these cities a NUL rating of 8/10. Since there are stray dogs in the cities, you may find dog poops in parks and green areas.
@@Mr-vy2lb Since I am looking for a place for retirement, I pay close attention to the locations I visit. Cleanness is high on my list among other factors. If you have a different experience, please share it with the viewers in the comment, and perhaps you can name the city or cities as well where you had a bad experience.
Thank you for the video. I think this place is so stunning.
You're welcome. Yes, Fethiye is a great place. 😀
Looks like a beautiful town and a beautiful walkway along the water what's not to like!!!
Looks great, Bodrum looks even better though from what I have seen. I arrive in Bodrum in one hour finally from Australia.
Nice, enjoy your time in Bodrum. I was there for a couple of days. It's a nice small town.
@@NULifeRetiringAbroad Bodrum is more geared towards high society. It is more crowded in the summer and for everything from getting a haircut to restaurants, you will pay a lot more $$. Fethiye is a proper working town along the South Coast. More suitable for year around affordable living. I am planning in the coming years to retire in Fethiye.
Good job, it makes me like I want to go there now :) What is your background, where are you from?
I'm happy it inspires you.
I am not really able to stamp myself as a specific cultural member. I can say so much that I share some values with where I was born, where I left for a long time and where I have been living for 2 decades, Canada.
Thank you Shahram for your thoughtful reply. I have decided to begin in Canakkale and work my way south. Facebook has given me some contacts/information - never used it much before. I do want a place that has a developed Expat community, for some socializing / activities and isn’t swarmed with tourists like me! I fantasize finding a working town, with low rise buildings, pedestrianized and not super wealthy.I will also look at Urla and Cesme, Ayvalik, Mugla and Fethiye, your haven.
Any comments on my choices?
I am realizing that looking for a place is stimulating; it will be a test for me to adapt to stable life once again…I have a few fears about that!
Hi Walter, I think it is a good idea to visit these places. Surely, the summer weather is a bit better in west than south or east of Turkey. And being closer to a big city like Izmir is beneficial in all aspects. I visited Izmir many years ago and I really liked it. I was there as a tourist and not looking for a place to live. I like your itinerary and the fact that Fethiye is on your list after visiting the other locations. It will give you a better perspective for comparison. Enjoy your stay and journey :)
Nice job! Fethiye looks really nice. I want to go there with my husband too. We are thinking of moving there from Germany. What do you think how much we need for living in Fethiye? Much appreciated if you can provide some info.
Hi Heidl, This is not an easy question to answer without knowing how you like to live and what your lifestyle and expectations are. Since I lived for many years in Germany and in different cities there, I can only make some assumptions when replying to your question. If you live on, e.g. 3000 EUR, monthly salary in Frankfurt, you would need approx. 1000 to 1200 EUR per month to have a better life quality in Fethiye. You surely can live on a smaller budget but also on a higher too. It all depends on what your priorities and preferences are.
@Heidl Fridlerr, It would really depend on how you're looking to live.
Like most places if you want to live modestly you'll need very little. If you're looking to live in a very nice home with a yard, pool and close to the ocean. Best bring a few million Euros.
Shahram, my fellow Ottawatonian! Thanks for your work on your whole series. I have been in Turkey to hike part of the Sultan’s Trail, but, to my surprise have spent 3 weeks in Istanbul looking for a nice neighborhood to retire in. I now realize I need more Nature in my life and a lower density of people, thus I have been absorbing your videos. I will visit your area soon, Fethiye especially. One question. You have never spoken much about weather and climate. Could you say a few words. I cannot live with a “death ray” sun. Knowing this would Izmir be better than Antalya, for example. How do people survive June, July and August?
Hello Walter, nice to meet you here 😃 I understand your view. I, too, like less busy locations. Istanbul would not work for me for many reasons. I loved Fethiye due to its city architecture and landscape. It is not a big city and as such it doesn't provide some of the cultural events e.g. If you like a more relaxed lifestyle with a nice Mediterranean coast I definitely suggest that you visit Fethiye and Alanya. The latter is busier, especially during the high season. There are lots of tourists in Alanya, which was not my preference. Izmir is definitely a nice place. But the winter in Izmir is not as nice as in Fethiye or Antalya. The summer in Antalya is surely hot and humid. But you have the beach 😃 It all depends on what you are interested in. The best is to stay for a few months in different locations before deciding where to settle. My favorite cities in Turkey are Fethiye and Antalya. Enjoy your stay in Turkey
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Is city in turkey very clean or not...?honest
I can only talk about a few cities I stayed at. I would give these cities a NUL rating of 8/10. Since there are stray dogs in the cities, you may find dog poops in parks and green areas.
@@NULifeRetiringAbroad but it is look clean on camera, or you just record good area😎
@@Mr-vy2lb Since I am looking for a place for retirement, I pay close attention to the locations I visit. Cleanness is high on my list among other factors. If you have a different experience, please share it with the viewers in the comment, and perhaps you can name the city or cities as well where you had a bad experience.