Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
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 →
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 →
Cappadocia is known for beautifully handmade and hand-painted ceramics. It is an ancient Turkish art. One of my favorite places is Kapadokya Seramik, a family owned business. It is a quite large location with much to choose from, one piece more beautiful than the next. At Kapadokya Seramik, they generally make the ceramics in winter, but... Continue Reading →
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. It will be my first time there, and I want to make it fun! So far, I have set up an adventure with a delightful woman from IsaM Riding Stables. It will be my first time riding horseback and I am looking forward to blogging... 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. The plan was to visit my brother-in-law, who so sweetly invited us to lunch. Oh, right, the "first-born" sister was there too. But first, we made a little tour of my old... Continue Reading →
I have hesitated to write a Top 5 "to do" list of my favorite places in Ankara. The reason? I am not a "usual" type of girl. The things I like to see and do will also be enjoyed by most of you, but most are NOT the typical places you will find on a... Continue Reading →
If you’re like most people who have visited Turkey, chances are pretty good you’ve wandered the streets and alleys of Istanbul. You may have spent time on the beaches of Kuşadası or Fethiye or Antalya. Maybe you’ve had the chance to explore Cappadocia or Pamukkale. You’ve probably heard about Gaziantep or Mardin, seen pictures of... Continue Reading →
52 Places to Go in 2015 - NYTimes.com. Click the link above to see the list, descriptions, and beautiful photos! It is no surprise to me that Philadelphia, PA is on the list. But I never expected to see it as Number 3!!! Two places on my bucket list of places to go before I... Continue Reading →
Remember the blog, My Turkish Joys? Well, it's My Traveling Joys now, and what a JOY it is! Here's a little Christmas joy for you, just click the link below for fabulous photos: 13 German Christmas Markets in 5 Days in 5 Cities ~ My Traveling Joys. Merry Christmas Joy!!!
In case you missed this last week, we were named one of the "Inspiring Expat Blogs on Turkey" by the Hurriyet Daily News! You can read the article by clicking here. We joined the likes of some of our best blogger friends: Natalie at Turkish Travel Blog; Alan at Archers of Okcular; and Duke at Captivating... Continue Reading →
Our friend Natalie at Turkish Travel Blog passed this article around the other day, from a blog called Taking Route. I found it really interesting and completely true. "10 Things that change once you've lived overseas." I got a good laugh out of some of it, like I am constantly forgetting words in English!! And... 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 