Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
In this time of political chaos in Turkey, I would like to share the following article with you. I came across it this morning in a Turkish newspaper. It caught my eye because of its simple beauty: no politics, no fighting, no blaming. No chaos. It does, however, involve religion, but the article is not... Continue Reading →
Last night I dined at the JW Steakhouse (Marriott Hotel) in Ankara. I can't really say I was disappointed, because I did not expect much from it. I can say that I will never go again, unless someone else is buying! I'm a food snob. I love a good greasy cheap diner and I love... Continue Reading →
The below message for U.S. citizens was received today (and applies to most visiting non-Turks): Embassy of the United States of America Ankara, Turkey February 20, 2014 Message for U.S. Citizens Transition Period: Turkish Airport Visas Revised Information and Fee Increase This supersedes the Message for U.S. Citizens sent on January 16, 2014 regarding visas... Continue Reading →
On Friday I had received a call that a woman had passed away. I never met her personally. She was an elderly woman who used to live in my home. She had moved to a nursing home shortly before we moved to Ankara. From time to time over the past few years, I had thought... Continue Reading →
A message from Embassy of the United States of America Ankara, Turkey February 14, 2014 Security Message for U.S. Citizens Protests in Ankara The Turkish National Police (TNP) notified the U.S. Embassy that there will be large protests in the Kizilay area of Ankara on February 15, 2014, between... Continue Reading →
Recently, I had the opportunity to meet a fellow American expat who has started her own American-style bakery in Ankara. Not only did I meet her, but I had the chance to taste some of her delicious sweets! Two Chicks Bakery was established in Ankara last year. The owners realized that American-style cakes and... Continue Reading →
I was surprised last night by a Turkish menu. I didn't know most of the items on the small menu. This rarely happens to me anymore. The star of the menu was Pöç. It was basically the meat and fat surrounding the spine of a cow. (They say the tail bone, but it looks like a... Continue Reading →
Learning a new language is great, regardless of how much or how little you retain. I find that every small little piece I learn changes me in some way. It's brought me to realize though, that when living in another country, sometimes learning the language is not enough. In the States we have this saying,... 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 