Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
Cappadocia is known for beautifully handmade and hand-painted ceramics. It is an ancient Turkish art. One of my favorite places is Kapadokya Seramik, a family owned business. It is a quite large location with much to choose from, one piece more beautiful than the next. At Kapadokya Seramik, they generally make the ceramics in winter, but... Continue Reading →
The Beypazari Festival has started and will continue through Sunday evening. There will be many concerts, exhibitions and activities. There are also booths selling local food,arts, crafts, and other items. Beypazari is a tiny, lovely village, full of restored Ottoman homes, approximately 100 km from Ankara. I believe there are buses running there. It is also famous for... Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago, I was walking home from the Atakule area, when I decided to stop at the mall in Yukari Ayranci? What's that? You didn't know there was a mall in Ayranci? Well, that may be the reason that there aren't many shops in it. Ansera Alisveris Merkezi has just a handful... Continue Reading →
This is my list of favorite things to do when going home. My list is personal, but you may want to check some of it out when you go - or if you are in the area of Philadelphia, Chadds Ford, Chester County, etc. Visit family and friends Drive the country roads of West Chester... Continue Reading →
During our week in Kaş, my husband and I set out on our own sightseeing adventure. We drove to the neighboring town of Demre, formerly known as Myra. It was about a 45 minute drive - beautiful greenery, mountains, and sea side. Our first stop was the Church of St. Nick, THE St. Nick, Santa Claus!!... Continue Reading →
Ankara boasts a rather large antique bazaar. It travels around the city and lands in my neighborhood, Asagi Ayranci, on the first Sunday of every month. I mentioned it briefly in an earlier post, "Junking," where I claimed it's "not that big." Well, I am not sure if my perception has changed or the pazar... Continue Reading →
Yes, Turkey has a State Opera and Ballet, and it's pretty good too! One thing I miss about the States is going to the theater. Just loved seeing plays! It is definitely more difficult to see a play here unless you have a full grasp of the Turkish language. If you do see a play,... Continue Reading →
METUArt 15, at METU Culture and Convention Center between March 21 – April 20 METUArt 15 is setting out… METU invites Ankara to the concerts, theatres, films, workshops, talks and the exhibition that will take place between March 21 – April 20, 2014. For more details on the program, check this link: http://kkm.metu.edu.tr/event/metuart-15-at-metu-culture-and-convention-center/
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 →
I have a thing for live theatre. Whether it be a play on Broadway or Shakespeare in the park, I love it! I love musicals, comedies, dramas . . . it doesn't matter. I haven't acted in a play since grade school. In high school, I enjoyed being a part of the orchestra for the... Continue Reading →
This is a custom made frame. It is approximately 20 inches by 15 inches. It is not a real wooden frame. Wood is much more expensive and harder to find. But it looks like real wood and the frame is about 2.5 inches wide. Why do I like it so much? It cost only 25... Continue Reading →
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I am honored to invite you to the Opening Cocktail Reception of my solo art exhibition "three elements" at the Istanbul Art Platform Gallery on March 2, 2013. The exhibit will be on display until March 30, 3013. The "three elements" exhibition pays tribute to the number "3" in every... 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 