Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
Please read the following story from the Hurriyet Daily News. If you are in Istanbul and see this woman, please contact the police immediately. AMERICAS - Family heading to Turkey to seek missing NY woman.
From time to time I am asked what I miss the most from the States. Today, I realized I miss the colors of the rainbow. Turkey is chock full of Turks. They come in varying colors, dark skin and dark hair, blonde hair and light skin. I've even met some red heads. But it's just... Continue Reading →
A few days ago, I was hungry, wanted something healthy, and I didn't want to go to the grocery store. I looked in the refrigerator and saw three jars of pickled beets and fruit. Thinking I should start eating them, I searched the internet for recipes and came upon many recipes for beets with apples.... Continue Reading →
I must give my apologies to you, my readers. I sometimes leave you hanging. . . You may recall the posts I did back in September after a four day trip to Çanakkale. Unfortunately, these types of posts, with lots of photos, are very time consuming. So once again, I never got to the last day... Continue Reading →
It's been a while since I have written about Lucky, the street cat we rescued. He's gorgeous, part Angora (Ankara). He loves to play, and play, and play . . . The little bugger is deaf, so there are some things that Lucky is just not afraid of as other cats are. Here's a video... Continue Reading →
One of the most difficult problems for any expat is translation. Living in Turkey without a full grasp of the language presents its own challenges from day to day. Problems with translation can make those matters worse. I am lucky enough to have a husband and several friends who speak both English and Turkish and... Continue Reading →
2012. What a year. Here's a look back at some of my better blog posts, one from each month. I left out the recipes and restaurant reviews - although there were some goodies there! January, Keeping Up Appearances - How I learned to cover up. February, Junking - Comparing Turkey and the U.S. and my... Continue Reading →
Security Message for U.S. Citizens DEMONSTRATION IN GAZIANTEP The Embassy has received information that a demonstration will take place at Train Station Square (Istasyon Meydani), approximately one kilometer from the Grand Hotel, in Gaziantep on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at approximately 12:00 noon. The size of the demonstration is unknown, although a significant turnout is... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! Are you wondering how to make a lovely breakfast this New Year's morning, but as an expat, don't know how to make pancakes without a box mix from Aunt Jemima or Bisquick? Well, do I have news for you! Here is an easy recipe and all of the ingredients are readily available... Continue Reading →
Musings of a Philadelphia lawyer - who married a Turk, quit her day job, and set out for adventure!
-by Terry Henson Kaymak
Adventures in Ankara 