Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
There's a new recipe posted for Koray's Quick Cocoa Brownies! Perfect every time! And yummy and easy to boot! Complete with both American and Turkish ingredients! Click here to see the recipe, or visit the Culinary Corner for more! Afiyet Olsun!
Shortly after I started living in sin with my future husband back in Philadelphia, his mother came to visit. That was an "adventure" in and of itself and of course, a whole nuther story. But I do want to tell you about my lesson in rolling pins. Yes, that's right. I said "rolling pins." In the... Continue Reading →
Today, I will attempt to buckle down and really start learning the Turkish language. I have been in Ankara almost a full year. So far, I find it pretty easy to get around without knowing the language. It seems there are many Turks who know a little English. When I am at a complete standstill, I always... Continue Reading →
Last week, our friends at Turkish Muse posted a story entitled, "10 Things I've Learned About Flying in Turkey." This inspired me to share some of my traveling tips on booking flights with you. I am a seasoned traveller. My first flight, at the tender age of 7, was to Germany. Since then I have... Continue Reading →
As you know, Christmas is not celebrated in Turkey. However, Christmas trees, lights, and carols are popping up every where. Even on the TV commercials. Turks have adapted the Christmas holiday as a New Years' celebration. "Christmas" gifts are even becoming popular for the New Year's holiday. As an expatriate, I have learned to adapt... Continue Reading →
On a recent flight between Philadelphia and Ankara, I became restless. To busy myself, I picked up the airline’s onboard magazine and began flipping through it. As I often do, I started from the back and because I did, I read parts of stories before I read the headline. While skimming the pages, I came across... Continue Reading →
I used to praise Lufthansa Airlines. They were always on time. Clean. They fed me. They entertained kids. The pilot always gave updates of where we were. It was just an all-around nice flight. I'm sorry to say that Lufthansa has joined the ranks of USAir in my books. And that ain't a good thang.... Continue Reading →
After a comment from one of my readers regarding the color of our "new" previously owned car, I realized that I have left my followers hanging with a few of my posts. Over the next few weeks, I plan on reviewing some of these stories and let you know how things turned out. After many months,... Continue Reading →
More and more Turks are doing more and more DIY(do it yourself) projects. I believe this phenomenon was a little slow to start here because labor in Turkey is rather inexpensive. Materials, on the other hand, can sometimes be very expensive. For example, if you want real wood, you should be prepared to sacrifice a... Continue Reading →
Let me start this post by stating that I am by no means a baker. I like to cook, no, I love to cook. On a rainy Sunday afternoon, I can spend hours scouring Food and Wine magazine and creating my own recipes in my head. It’s one of my favorite things to do. Baking... 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 