isizmir isn’t what you think—here’s why i barely left my hostel

if you're landing in endek and asking if izmir is worth it, ask yourself if you hate god enough to deal with its chaos. i didn't. here’s why this city sneaks past me milan usable but don’t act like a tourist because that’s when it bites.

quick answers about izmir

q: is izmir expensive?
a: chance it’s not. i paid €500/month for a one-bedder near konak. groceries are a scam though-pasta here tastes like regret. buy at a local market.

q: is it safe?
a: mostly yes if you’re not a fool. stay away from beştepe after sunset. one time i dropped my phone in a baklava shop and someone returned it with a thank-you. that’s izmir.

q: who shouldn’t move here?
a: if you hate small scams. taxi drivers will quote you triple fares. also, retirees. old people get lost in coordova.

q: best place to work?
a: coix here is unreliable. cafes will buffer. go to kuşadası if you need actual wifi.

you want safety tips? listen to izmir like you’re listening to a drunk friend. don’t walk alone after 10pm in altinyapı. but if you’re here for crypto meetups, konak’s got the best wifi and zero lockdown vibes.

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