Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
Dear Readers and Friends, I leave tomorrow for a week's vacation. I am heading to the "Turkish Riviera" and will enjoy 5 nights in a luxury hotel in the Antalya region, courtesy of the family. Antalya is on the southern border of Turkey, along the Mediterranean. I will have a lot of fun pics to... Continue Reading →
I am preparing for a week’s vacation to Manavgat, near Side in the region of Antalya. Let's just say a week on the Mediterranean ain’t bad! Following that, I will begin my Turkish language course which will include many day trips to various locations. What I’m trying to say is, you will soon see lots... Continue Reading →
My last visit to Kayseri was about 2 years ago. Kayseri is is a large and industrialized city, about a 4 hour drive southeast from Ankara. It is located along what was known as the "Great Silk Road" and has been a continuous settlement since 3000 B.C. Wow, that's old. Despite its age, most of... Continue Reading →
I just returned from a week's visit with my Bavarian family and once again, I had a great time. Mom met me in Germany and is now here in Ankara for a short visit. Below are pics from a day we spent at Maria Vesperbild in Landkreis Günzburg, about a 15 minute drive from our village. Approximately... Continue Reading →
Hello Friends! I am currently visiting family in Germany. Below are a few pictures for your enjoyment. See you next week!
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 