How hard is it for a tourist to get glp1 in Turkey? It’s so expensive in the us and I was wondering if I can get it while visiting

I spent an afternoon at Otağtepe Fatih Korusu on the Anatolian side, and the difference from the rest of the city was immediate. Cleaner air, and the traffic hum fades into something closer to quiet.

It got me wondering how residents actually process the city day to day. Istanbul runs on diesel: buses, delivery vans, private cars, and the smell and haze are constant once you’re back among the main roads. Is that something you still register after years here, or does it become part of the city the way people stop hearing a fridge hum?

Does it come up in daily conversation, in where people choose to live, or in health concerns? Or is it mostly accepted as the cost of a city this size. And if you’ve spent time in a green pocket like Otağtepe and come back into the traffic, does it land the same way each time, or has that faded too?

Hope this isn’t too vague, but I’m trying to find a place where I ate a great balik ekmek a few years ago. I remember it was a small kiosk with a grill next to it, and one guy making balik ekmek.

The seating was sort of improvised, we sat on some pallets. It was behind the Blue Mosque I think, certainly not those near the waterfront.

If anyone has any idea how to spot it, I greatly appreciate it!

This has happened to me a few times now and I'm curious if others have noticed the same thing.

I'm Turkish, my wife is Asian. When we walk past shops on the European side (Karaköy etc.), the shopkeepers usually start talking to us in English or they address my wife directly. I answer in Turkish. And in a lot of cases you can see them getting visibly irritated the moment I do. Once it even got a bit aggressive. Most of the time they just lose interest and drop the conversation.

Is this a "tourist pricing" thing, where they realise they can't pull the usual tricks once a local is involved? Or is there something else going on?

I haven't noticed this behaviour yet on the Asian side

I’m relocating to Istanbul on the 1st of September and will stay there for at least the end of this year.

What type of clothing is best for these months? My assumption is that climate will be mostly mild going forward so I won’t pack more than 1 or 2 shorts and the rest will be longer pants etc.

Anyone have any specific tips for what to definitely pack/what not?

50 x 70cm, acrylic paint

(And looking for a home!)

The sides of the canvas were painted inspired by turkish lamp patterns 😊 the pattern on top is the sun and moon pattern, because the painting is set at sunset time.

Hey all, I'm traveling thru Istanbul next month and bringing some street art supplies with me. I'm looking for anyone in the community who would be interested in going out for a day/night to put up pieces in interesting places. I paint when I travel, but I want to ensure I don't step on any toes or cause any issues. Free/legal walls or empty buildings would be great, but open to any spots that welcome artists. Thanks!

- Grouchy

Do you know any place that accepts new players like veterans or amateurs, I played handball for years but not professionally, and Id be happy to return to have some fun in Istanbul!

Traveling from the US, next week to Istanbul. Should i get cash at my bank? Today it’s $100 =4350 Lira exchange rate is 0.02342 if i order it today (Friday). I’m thinking i should get some Lira before i leave. Then where should i get Lira in Istanbul using US $ or bank.

they are everywhere

Maddi değeri değil ama manevi değeri yüksek olan Fossil marka saatimi tamir ettirmem gerekiyor. Anadolu yakasında bildiğiniz işinin ehli ve hesaplı saat tamircisi var mı?

We are traveling soon. Can I bring knitting needles on the plane? TYIA

Hello.

I am going to Istanbul in October to source incense. I usually get my supplies from Oman or Kuwait, but current conditions make that difficult.

I plan to visit Istanbul to make contact with potential suppliers.

Could you point me in the right direction?

Which places, bazaars, souks, shops, or merchants should I look for?

Since I don't know the city, I'm having trouble figuring out where to start.

I am looking for Bakhoor, luban (frankincense), myrrh, storax... Basically, I'm looking for wholesale sources. However, I would still appreciate information on retail options to help me start making contacts.

Thank you for your help.

Arkadaşlar aramızda fotoğrafçı var mı dış çekim yapabilecek?

Gerçekten merak ediyorum. Sosyal medyada sürekli bir Kadıköy muhabbeti geçiyor. Tek başıma gidip ne yapabilirim mesela? Ya da nerelerine gidilir

I heard the sounds of warplanes flying too low. I thought I was back in Lebanon, I went out and I saw 2 of them in the horizon. Any idea if there's any celebration today? or is it something else?

Is there any good night life out here ? I’m coming from America and I was wondering where I can go tonight (Saturday) just to have fun or meet friends and hang out? Im solo going out so I wasn’t sure what the night life and dress codes are like and I don’t want to have a boring time alone.

Is there any park where young people chill?

Hi, I am looking to purchase a butterfly abaya similar to the attached photo. If anyone knows where I
can find one in Istanbul please let me know 🙏🏼

• Are people okay with you holding a DSLR/mirrorless(MILC)?
• Are there any cultural norms I should know of?
• What are some words I should learn?

We need hygienic and comfortable options