Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
"Fear of the Law" has prevented me from writing freely this past year. Since I wasn't raised here, I don't fully understand how things work. But I do know that many people have been prosecuted for "insulting Turkishness" under the Turkish criminal code. I'm not afraid to say that I am afraid of that. I... Continue Reading →
Months before our move to Ankara became likely I had the opportunity to visit Turkey for the fourth time. While I was visiting, a relative of my husband was in the hospital. Although I had not yet met him, I went along with with the family to visit him. I was told I could wait outside, but I took advantage... 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 