Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
This is a custom made frame. It is approximately 20 inches by 15 inches. It is not a real wooden frame. Wood is much more expensive and harder to find. But it looks like real wood and the frame is about 2.5 inches wide. Why do I like it so much? It cost only 25... Continue Reading →
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I am honored to invite you to the Opening Cocktail Reception of my solo art exhibition "three elements" at the Istanbul Art Platform Gallery on March 2, 2013. The exhibit will be on display until March 30, 3013. The "three elements" exhibition pays tribute to the number "3" in every... Continue Reading →
Elizabeth Nursel! Welcome to the world my little one! This is truly crossing cultures! We wish this precious little one and her parents all the best!
During my break, I did a lot of thinking about my blog. Naturally, as soon as I decided to take a break, I found many things I wanted to write about. But I realized that I still needed space. This morning, I decided to reinstate my last article. I had removed it, not because of... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, a suicide bomber attacked the American Embassy in Ankara. He killed one of his own people, a Turkish citizen who worked as a guard. What the fuck?! The man simply went to work one day and died because of some a-hole's radical political views. The man lost his life, because he needed to feed... Continue Reading →
This Message came directly from the U.S. Embassy today: Please be advised that explosions have been confirmed in front of Embassy Ankara. U.S. citizens are advised to not visit the Consulates in Istanbul, Adana or the Embassy in Ankara until further notice. We will update this message to U.S. citizens on our webpage when we... Continue Reading →
Please read the following story from the Hurriyet Daily News. If you are in Istanbul and see this woman, please contact the police immediately. AMERICAS - Family heading to Turkey to seek missing NY woman.
From time to time I am asked what I miss the most from the States. Today, I realized I miss the colors of the rainbow. Turkey is chock full of Turks. They come in varying colors, dark skin and dark hair, blonde hair and light skin. I've even met some red heads. But it's just... Continue Reading →
A few days ago, I was hungry, wanted something healthy, and I didn't want to go to the grocery store. I looked in the refrigerator and saw three jars of pickled beets and fruit. Thinking I should start eating them, I searched the internet for recipes and came upon many recipes for beets with apples.... Continue Reading →
I must give my apologies to you, my readers. I sometimes leave you hanging. . . You may recall the posts I did back in September after a four day trip to Çanakkale. Unfortunately, these types of posts, with lots of photos, are very time consuming. So once again, I never got to the last day... Continue Reading →
One of the most difficult problems for any expat is translation. Living in Turkey without a full grasp of the language presents its own challenges from day to day. Problems with translation can make those matters worse. I am lucky enough to have a husband and several friends who speak both English and Turkish and... Continue Reading →
2012. What a year. Here's a look back at some of my better blog posts, one from each month. I left out the recipes and restaurant reviews - although there were some goodies there! January, Keeping Up Appearances - How I learned to cover up. February, Junking - Comparing Turkey and the U.S. and my... Continue Reading →
Security Message for U.S. Citizens DEMONSTRATION IN GAZIANTEP The Embassy has received information that a demonstration will take place at Train Station Square (Istasyon Meydani), approximately one kilometer from the Grand Hotel, in Gaziantep on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at approximately 12:00 noon. The size of the demonstration is unknown, although a significant turnout is... 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 