Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
We all have things we used to do and plan to do again someday. For me, blogging is one of them. I used to post 3 to 4 times a week. Then I left Turkey. I had hoped that with the help of friends, I could keep my readers informed of the comings and goings... Continue Reading →
I'm not a water sports person, so I have no idea when kiteboarding, also known as kite surfing, became popular. I would love to share with you, however, my firsthand experience having watched it live in Turkey. At the end of summer 2018, we took a trip to Burhaniye (Ayvalik) on the western coast. My... Continue Reading →
I spent 6.5 years in Ankara. Before moving there, one of the most difficult things I could imagine was celebrating American holidays without my family. Even harder, would be celebrating Thanksgiving since it is not a holiday at all in Turkey! It has been two years since I returned to the States. Looking back, my... Continue Reading →
Thinking of traveling to Turkey? Already there and wondering where to go and what to see? Please click on this link. It contains links to many of my blog posts on travel to some of my favorite spots. Ankara to Istanbul! The Mediterranean coast, Aegean, and Black Sea! Kapadokya!!! And let's not forget the paragliding adventure!... Continue Reading →
My husband and I left Turkey in October. Â We were back in the U.S. in time to celebrate a wave of holidays - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year. Â We moved into our home about three weeks ago. Â It's been a whirlwind. Â We truly enjoyed being here with my family. Â All went well enough.... Continue Reading →
Just a few shots from my recent trip to Philadelphia: Independence Hall - with construction completed in 1753, it is the location where our country's Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were drafted and signed. The wings and the main building have been reconstructed or renovated over the years. Â But it remains a powerful piece... Continue Reading →
Check out the below link for the Top Things to Do In Philadelphia In December 2015. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Source: Top Things to Do In Philadelphia In December 2015 — Visit Philadelphia — visitphilly.com Photo courtesy of VisitPhilly.com
We recently had family visiting from Germany.  Our plan was to head to Fethiye as soon as they left for Kurban Bayramı.  But our plans for Fethiye fell through.  So since we had the energy, we decided to take our visitors on a road trip to Kapadokya. Kapadokya can be done in a day trip... Continue Reading →
Well friends, I've decided to plan a trip to Fethiye. Â It will be my first time there, and I want to make it fun! Â So far, I have set up an adventure with a delightful woman from IsaM Riding Stables. Â It will be my first time riding horseback and I am looking forward to blogging... Continue Reading →
If you are still thinking about taking a vacation in Turkey this summer, don't forget to take a look at our Travel Destinations page. Â On the page, we have gathered the blog posts of many of the places we have visited organized by general location. Â The posts contain photos, stories, and information of where to... Continue Reading →
It's Father's Day in many parts of the world today. Â Both Turkey and the United States celebrate it on the third Sunday in June every year. Â (The Germans do it earlier.) Â It's a day to be thankful for and celebrate our fathers. I lost my father suddenly while I was a law student. Â I believe... Continue Reading →
I wasn't feeling well yesterday, but I kept to the schedule and treated my mother and sister to a day in the City. Â The plan was to visit my brother-in-law, who so sweetly invited us to lunch. Â Oh, right, the "first-born" sister was there too. But first, we made a little tour of my old... 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 