Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
A week has come and gone - celebrating the life of my father-in-law. He was one of the most kind and gentle men I had ever met. If you caught him in one of the rare moments he was not smiling, you could still see the smile in his eyes. You would never find him... Continue Reading →
I have hesitated to write a Top 5 "to do" list of my favorite places in Ankara. The reason? I am not a "usual" type of girl. The things I like to see and do will also be enjoyed by most of you, but most are NOT the typical places you will find on a... Continue Reading →
You see it all the time, in magazines, newspapers and blogs - the Top 5 list of this or that. It's all the craze, not to mention a great way to capture someone's attention. Working on that theme and the fact that AIA in coming to the end of its fifth year, I decided to... Continue Reading →
The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution to provide information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated with terrorist entities, copycats, or individual perpetrators, serve as a reminder that U.S. citizens need to maintain a high... Continue Reading →
If you’re like most people who have visited Turkey, chances are pretty good you’ve wandered the streets and alleys of Istanbul. You may have spent time on the beaches of Kuşadası or Fethiye or Antalya. Maybe you’ve had the chance to explore Cappadocia or Pamukkale. You’ve probably heard about Gaziantep or Mardin, seen pictures of... Continue Reading →
52 Places to Go in 2015 - NYTimes.com. Click the link above to see the list, descriptions, and beautiful photos! It is no surprise to me that Philadelphia, PA is on the list. But I never expected to see it as Number 3!!! Two places on my bucket list of places to go before I... Continue Reading →
Before the Christmas holiday, I had the wonderful luck of being invited to dine at KIVA with a new friend. I'm not sure which I like better, the friend or the food! Located on the terrace level of one of Ankara's newest malls, Next Level, KIVA specializes in Anatolian cuisine. It's concept is as a "modern... 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 