Istanbul, Turkey
How do I meet people in Istanbul?
When we asked people living in Istanbul about club and activities where newcomers can meet others, they responded...
"Expats in Istanbul often join clubs and activities such as language exchange groups, book clubs, and sports teams. Expats can also meet people by attending local events such as concerts, festivals, and art exhibitions. Additionally, many expats find it helpful to join online forums and social media groups related to their interests, as well as attending meetups and networking events. Finally, expats can also meet people by simply exploring the city and striking up conversations with locals," wrote a member who made the move to Istanbul, Turkey.
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"Istanbul is a great expat post in many ways - it has the diversity of an active cosmopolitan city but also has a very nice group of expat population. There are associations here such as IWI (Intl. Women of Istanbul), AWI(American women), French group, Latino group, Die Brucke (Germans), Italian group and many others," explained one expat living in Istanbul, Turkey.
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How do I meet people in Istanbul?
If you live in Istanbul, newcomers to Istanbul would love to hear your answer to this question.
