Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
Kaş, Turkey.Sometimes we come across things in life that words really can't describe. Kaş is one of them. So please bear with me, my thoughts, my photos . . . As you know, my husband and I spent 3 days there a couple of years ago. It was fabulous. And there was just no way that... Continue Reading →
The MiddleWow, what a week I had! Tomorrow I will start blogging the "good" of it. A week spent in the lovely town of Kaş, on the Turkish Mediterranean. It was awesome! We rented a lovely little apartment on the peninsula, right at the sea. We met a lot of interesting and great people. And we... Continue Reading →
The Kaş Pazarı is held every Friday. It's located on Ataturk Blv, just way the peninsula meets the town. There are a lot of good deals to be had and new things to try (like the fruit of a cactus)! Look for local olive oil, cheeses, and of course, the vegetables of the season!
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I won't be blogging Kaş until I return to Ankara, but I will try to share photos with you along the way. We've met the good people of Xanthos - an adventure and travel company. Need I say more? Looks like it's going to be a fun week, right???!!!
My husband and I are preparing to return to Kaş - just west of Antalya on the Turkish Mediterranean. I am really looking forward to it and hope to go paragliding again.Remember this?Below are the links to the stories I wrote from our last trip, over two years ago. We were only there a few days.... Continue Reading →
Ankara boasts a rather large antique bazaar. It travels around the city and lands in my neighborhood, Asagi Ayranci, on the first Sunday of every month. I mentioned it briefly in an earlier post, "Junking," where I claimed it's "not that big." Well, I am not sure if my perception has changed or the pazar... Continue Reading →
As I awoke this morning, I thought about how long it has been since I posted a blog. The thing about writing for me is that I need to write the moment a thought comes to me! Otherwise, my posts are dull or I just can't think of a topic. As the morning proceeded, I... Continue Reading →
Embassy of the United States of America Ankara, Turkey July 19, 2014 Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens Potential Terrorist Acts in Malatya The United States Embassy has become aware of information that westerners in Malatya, Turkey may be targets for potential terrorist acts. The threat extends to their places of work as well as their... Continue Reading →
Embassy of the United States of America Ankara, Turkey July 18, 2014 Emergency Security Message for U.S. Citizens Demonstrations Authorities anticipate possible demonstrations on John F. Kennedy Boulevard in the capital city of Ankara from approximately 1:30 to 3 PM today. Please avoid the area during those times and exercise caution. U.S. citizens are reminded... Continue Reading →
I LOVE this salad so I am naming it after myself! Strange, because I am not the biggest fan of just eating a carrot. It was not until recent years that I would eat a whole carrot, having made my way up from those cute little baby carrots! In fact, I never ate plain yogurt... Continue Reading →
Ramadan (Ramazan) has begun in Turkey. Below are a couple of great blog posts about Ramadan, travel in Turkey during Ramadan, and tips on what you can do to support our Muslim friends who are fasting during this time. Ramazan in Turkey 2014 - by Earth Laughs in Flowers Turkey During Ramadan - by Far... 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 