Many foreigners wanting to move to Turkey often head for the rural areas like the villages for some peace and quiet, away from the hectic lifestyle they’re burdened with in their home country. Village life is a great location for tranquility and for nature too, so it’s no wonder so many choose to make a life for themselves there. However, despite the many positive aspects of living in a rural village, there are also many negative sides to living there too. It’s always good to make sure you’ve done your research on village life before taking the plunge permanently, and you should always bear in mind the following advice in order for you to be happily settled into life in Turkey.Advantages
Of course, the first major advantage for most people would be the peace and quiet – it really is a place of relaxation. There are so many opportunities to just relax, potter around the garden, and finally find the time to read a book from start to finish with no interruptions. A lot of writers find village life a pleasure, because of the serenity and fresh air which clears and refreshes your mind. And then, there’s the nature followed by the picturesque views which you could make use of your camera for. The nature is the reason for most people moving to a village – it’s great! Furthermore, the village community makes rural life less rural socially. You get the chance to meet the friendly and helpful locals whilst practicing the language on them, and you’ll most likely be invited round your neighbor’s home for a taste of their country’s favorite alcoholic beverage: Raki, as well as some tasty, homemade snacks (meze).
Disadvantages
Village life isn’t just peace and glory, though; it has its down sides too. One being the quietness- ironically- which can sometimes become tedious after a while, especially if you’re used to living somewhere bustling. Many foreigners end up feeling tired of village life simply because it can become too quiet. Another disadvantage to rural life is its lack of infrastructure and facilities, not in the bigger more popular villages, but especially in the smaller villages. If you’re living far out, having to travel out via car constantly can become monotonous after a while. And finally, for those of you looking to work or start a business, bear in mind that work is limited in villages and unless you’re willing to travel at a distance, it will be unlikely to find a job.
