[askar_yu]

Istanbul, Turkey.

Warm climate, fantastic food and friendly people. Modern city with developed infrastructure. I lived there between 2011 and 2013 and enjoyed every bit of it. Upon leaving, I knew that I would go back to live there again because I loved it so much. However recent events and overall political direction Turkey is taking is killing that wish within me. I really hope things get better in Turkey.

[bwb]

Agree, my wife and i love it but with violence kicking up and the political climate getting more authoritarian we are skipping visits.

[jedilance]

How did you handle the stress of traffic jam?

[askar_yu]

After one year, moved to a closer place to work (in a walking distance). Most companies in Istanbul have shuttle services, so even when I had to commute it was not that bad.