Here is an article on life in Turkey from a US citizen who lived in Antalya, Turkey for 11 months with his family. The article points out both positive and negative sides of life in Turkey. It might be interesting as an objective view of a foreigner about Turkey and living in Turkey.

Writer will miss many things about Turkey, but not everything

Hi everyone.

I recommend this article admin has posted up. The American guy that wrote it had very few negative things to say about living in Turkey. I have one criticism! He lived there for a year and still couldn't speak Turkish? Come on! I have just come back from a three week holiday and once the Turkish people realise you want to learn their language absolutely EVERYONE will want to teach you. I learned more in three weeks 'speaking' to people than I've learned in 9 months of reading (no criticism of this wonderful site I hasten to add )

Anyway class mates, have a look at the article. Its quite entertaining. I love his descriptions of driving in Turkey! They are so true!!!

well, I would really like to read this article, since I'm going to Antalya this month, but I can't open the page by offered link. Is any other way?

It works now, thanks.

For me, it sounds that I would feel there (with all mentioned pluses and minuses) as at home – and I felt.
As about speaking Turkish in Turkey, I agree with Lyndie.
I spent 10 days last summer in Antalya and I didn't have any difficulties to make friends because I didn't speak Turkish. People are very friendly, most of them understand foreign languages and everyone is ready to help you about everything, including learning some Turkish.
By the way, I was there as a tourist, but if I decided to go somewhere to live for a longer time, I would make an effort to learn some basic language of host country. I conside this an act of respecting the hosts. And this is one of the reasons I'm lerning Turkihs, although I'm going there as tourist again.
In one I absolutely agree with author: Turkey is a fascinating country.

I agree Slavica,

If you are going to live in another country it is most respectful (and sensible) to learn a few basics of the language. This is also why I am learning. Good luck, enjoy your trip.

I enjoyed reading that article, it was interesting

good morning.
i woke up, switched my laptop on and now for 2 hours was useing computer staying in my bed.
I liked the article too..should write one too after spending another 6 month living in istanbul.