Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
Here's something you don't see too often in Turkey - a DIY tile project! Labor is relatively cheap here, so most simply hire someone. I say "relatively" because prices of everything seem to be on the rise . . . everything but salary. The tile project is not quite done. We came across a lot... Continue Reading →
Each time I visit Germany, I find something I have really never seen before - nothing like I have seen before! This time it was the bread machine at the market. Freshly baked bread from a machine! I have no idea how it works. Do they bake it and then put it in the machine?... Continue Reading →
I am currently visiting family in Germany and am devoting only a few minutes to this post. Yesterday Christians around the world "celebrated" Pentecost. I put it in quotes because not many seem to know what Pentecost is and only know that it is Pentecost if they happened to go to Church. But apparently the... Continue Reading →
If you are looking for the definitive answer as to whether or not there is a God, look no further!! (Because I have absolutely no idea and can't answer that for you!) I believe in God. Yes, I do. As I have mentioned before in earlier posts, I was raised Catholic and I still am... Continue Reading →
Well, it's been a while since I was asked to post this. My apologies to Nicolas who has set up this wonderful website! Expat-Ankara.com The website was started by an expat for expats. However, I am sure he would not mind if all my readers used it! It is a great place for people to... Continue Reading →
At the end of the year, I suffered a lot of loss. This past week, I was back in the States and I realized that while none of it is passed, the healing process has certainly begun. In October, I lost my great-nephew Shane. Although I did not get to see his mother or his... Continue Reading →
A Message from the Embassy of the United States of America Ankara, Turkey April 30, 2014 Security Message for U.S. Citizens May Day (Labor Day) Demonstrations on Thursday, May 1, 2014 The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens of planned May Day events and the potential for violence on May 1. Specifics on these gatherings are... Continue Reading →
A lovely article about "what's in season" by our friend Claudia at A Seasonal Cook in Turkey! Click the link below to read the article: A Seasonal Cook in Turkey: The Joys of being Seasonal in Turkey: loquats/malta eriği and green plums/yeşil eriği.
Hi everyone, I am traveling so I won't be posting much in the next couple of weeks. Recently, there have been a lot of requests by expats in Ankara on where to find certain grocery items. In response to that, below is a link to one of my pages in the Culinary Corner. It contains... Continue Reading →
Yes, Turkey has a State Opera and Ballet, and it's pretty good too! One thing I miss about the States is going to the theater. Just loved seeing plays! It is definitely more difficult to see a play here unless you have a full grasp of the Turkish language. If you do see a play,... Continue Reading →
I was strolling through GOP (Gaziosmanpaşa) in Ankara, when I came across this sign: Good Earth! A new shop in Ankara! The name was intriguing, so I ventured in. The shop was full of gorgeous textiles (kitchen & bath), candles, furniture, and more. There was even a corner for kids! They have just opened, so... Continue Reading →
UPDATE: Bookish has closed. Homer Kitabevi, Bestekar Sok. 35 (between Tunali and Tunus) is a quaint little bookstore with a big English selection - especially for kids. D&R is a bigger chain store with a location on Tunali and also in many malls.) A couple of weeks ago, I was strolling home from Gaziosmanpaşa (GOP)... 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 