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 →
Kiteboarding Turkey
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 →
The Turk Takes a Trip
Are you tired of the winter blues? Need a little break from Ankara? Feeling a little athletic? Can you deal with just a little bit of hectic travel? Why not try winter sports in France?! As I've previously written, Turkey boasts a truly beautiful mountain for snowboarding and skiing in the heart of Anatolia at... Continue Reading →
Turkish Holiday Destinations
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 →
Camping, and all that Jazz! A day trip to Yedigoller National Park
Every once in a while, the hubby and I both realize - at the same time - that we really need a break. Yesterday was the day! While many Turks have headed to the Mediterranean shores for the weekend, we headed north to Bolu for a day trip. Destination - Yedigöller Milli Parklar (Seven Lakes National... Continue Reading →
Greetings from Philadelphia . . . a little Independence
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. But it remains a powerful piece... Continue Reading →
Visitors, Airlines, Terror and Love
My mom has visited me in Ankara three times. It's a really wonderful feat considering she is now in her 80's. Each time she visits, she also makes a stop in Germany to visit her family. And each time she visits, she says she's afraid it will be her last time - she doesn't think... Continue Reading →