Dirt Cheap Istanbul » Uncategorized http://www.dirtcheapistanbul.com Shows you how to enjoy an inexpensive vacation in Istanbul Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:41:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Turkey is cold at this time of year, head for Gran Canaria http://www.dirtcheapistanbul.com/148/turkey-is-cold-at-this-time-of-year-head-for-gran-canaria/ http://www.dirtcheapistanbul.com/148/turkey-is-cold-at-this-time-of-year-head-for-gran-canaria/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:41:41 +0000 Cheapo Charlie http://www.dirtcheapistanbul.com/?p=148 If you want a sunny vacation you should not choose Turkey between November and March. It’s quite cold here at that time, and you need to fly further south to be able to sport your brand new Speedo or bikini.

Ehem.. I always have trouble with getting a nice flow to this.. but the point is, if you want sun, you may consider Gran Canaria in Spain. Which is Spanish but the location is far south in the Atlantic sea, so you are practically in Africa.

And, it’s very handy, because we have recently launched a travel guide to Gran Canaria. It is named GranCanariaTruth.com. Feel free to pay it a visit.

On the site you can read about a lot of things, from the crazy nightlife in Playa del Ingles, to the prices on the island, to everything you need to know about taxis on Gran Canaria.

So do not hesitate, find yourself a nice resort on the island and book that plane ticket.

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The thought of it has made me having trouble sleeping for more than one night.

It is therefore very useful that our sister site Cheap Weddings Guide was launched last month, it contains plenty of tips on how you can have a great budget wedding.

Visit the site to get some good advice on how to plan your big day.

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Along with information that answers such questions as “Where can I get a burger in Marseille cheaply?” or “What can I do at night in Marseille?”, the site also provides honest, practical tips on safety in the city, public transportation, scams to avoid, typical weather, airport details, language and customs, and where to meet someone special.

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Dirtcheapbeirut.com is the ultimate site for travelers and/or vacationers interested in visiting the historical city of Beirut.  The site contains information about where to stay, where to shop, where to eat, and what to do when you are traveling on a budget in Beirut.

Dirtcheapbeirut.com also offers valuable information on local customs, language, Beirut prices, weather, and transportation within the city.  All information on the site is geared towards travelers who want to get the most out of their destination without spending a fortune.  For honest answers to such questions as “How much for a taxi?”, “What’s the best price for a hotel room?”, and even,  “What parts of the city are unsafe?”, Dirtcheapbeirut.com is the site to visit.

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For those travelers interested in seeing Athens on a budget, Dirtcheapathens.com has everything you need to know about how to get around the city without emptying your wallet.  With information about hostels, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, tourist attractions, and shopping, all with the savvy, money conscious traveler in mind, dirtcheapathens.com is a must for anyone vacationing in Athens.

The site also offers practical information regarding language, customs, weather, and local transportation, as well as important tips on how to avoid scams, bad areas, and other safety related issues.  Use dirtcheapathens.com to help plan for anything and everything you might encounter while in Athens, and gain a clear idea of how much it will cost.

]]> http://www.dirtcheapistanbul.com/123/sister-site-dirt-cheap-athens/feed/ 0 My tips on how to find a cheap rental apartment in Istanbul http://www.dirtcheapistanbul.com/84/my-tips-on-how-to-find-a-cheap-rental-apartment-in-istanbul/ http://www.dirtcheapistanbul.com/84/my-tips-on-how-to-find-a-cheap-rental-apartment-in-istanbul/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:18:20 +0000 Cheapo Charlie http://www.dirtcheapistanbul.com/?p=84 Are you already in love with Istanbul? Are you drawn to the city of contrasts, whether it is east and west, night- and day-life, village and metropolis? You’re not alone. Travellers just as Turkish countrymen are magical attracted to the city once they tasted the water of the Bosporus…

So how do you go about to get yourself a place to stay in Istanbul? Read on son.

Price? Costs of a place to stay starts at 250 euros
If you’re lucky and take your time to search for the perfect place, you can find a nice room in a shared flat between 250 and 400 euros a month. That is by far the easiest way as you pay the rent directly and in cash to your flatmate. If you plan on getting your own place, rents start at 500 Euro and you are required to have a residence permit. The Asian side is definitely cheaper than the European, deposits are usual three rents in advance, but consider that the water- and electricity-costs are comparably high.

Where to find a flat/apartment
If you have picked out your favourite mahallesi, that means city-district, walk around in search for one of the very frequent estate-agencies, so called “Emlak Ofisi”. If you can’t find one, check out http://istanbul.craigslist.com.tr, sahibinden.com or studioflats.info. If possible, ask a Turkish friend to deal with the landlord, because they always try to take advantage of foreigners… Figure out if there is a culture centre or library of your home country (or native language) and closely observe their bill-board (British Council, Institute Francais, Goethe-Institute

Good luck on your search and enjoy the stay!

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