Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
U.S. Embassy Ankara, Turkey February 5, 2015 Security Message: DHKP/C member wanted by TNP still at large In light of the second anniversary of the Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party/Front or Devrimci Halk Kurtulus Partisi/Cephesi (DHKP/C)’s February 1, 2013 suicide attack on U.S. Embassy Ankara, and the DHKP/C’s stated intention to commit further attacks against the... Continue Reading →
Valentine's Day is just a week away! If you are looking for something special for your sweetheart, you should try Semotti's Bakery in Ankara! In addition to cakes, cookies, and other sweet treats, Sema creates special gluten-free, Dairy-free and sugar-free recipes. And of course, she carries some not so sweet treats, like Turkish pasta (makarna)... Continue Reading →
UPDATE: For more recent information, please also read, "Mission Accomplished! How to Register a Foreign Mobile Phone in Turkey. (March 2015.) UPDATE - April 2017 - Since I find that I get a lot of questions in comments that have already been answered in the more recent blog post (linked above) - I will no... Continue Reading →
A week has come and gone - celebrating the life of my father-in-law. He was one of the most kind and gentle men I had ever met. If you caught him in one of the rare moments he was not smiling, you could still see the smile in his eyes. You would never find him... 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 →
The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution to provide information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated with terrorist entities, copycats, or individual perpetrators, serve as a reminder that U.S. citizens need to maintain a high... 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 →
In Philly we have food trucks!! In Ankara, I found this: Now that's what I call a food truck!!! For more information, visit the Mack House website: http://www.mackhouse.com.tr/
Crate & Barrel has finally opened in Istanbul!!! Well, I'm not sure when it actually happened or where it is. What I do know is that the emails I get from them finally have links so I can shop online!!! I'm happy! Hubby? - probably not as happy as me!! hahahaha Here's the link: http://www.crateandbarrel.com.tr/
A couple of weeks ago, I was walking home from the Atakule area, when I decided to stop at the mall in Yukari Ayranci? What's that? You didn't know there was a mall in Ayranci? Well, that may be the reason that there aren't many shops in it. Ansera Alisveris Merkezi has just a handful... Continue Reading →
Just a quick post to share - Last weekend, my husband and I did a 6.2 km run to raise awareness for cancer research. It was actually open to walkers and bikers too. There was no cost to join. There were t-shirts for sale and raffle tickets to purchase - these were really the only fund... Continue Reading →
Dear Friends, My husband and I are asking your help to raise scholarship money for needy students at Middle East Technical University. (ODTU/METU). The Eurasia Marathon (Istanbul) will be held this weekend. My husband and I will be participating in the smaller associated runs (15k and 10k, respectively.) We have joined the “ODTUMaraton” group, whose... 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 