Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
These days, I find myself with some time on my hands. This morning I am feeling a little nostalgic. I rarely look back on my Philadelphia homes with anything less than happiness. They were good days. I never fully regret selling my houses (although admittedly, I regret selling the little condo from time to time.)... Continue Reading →
My husband and I have done a lot of renovations and repairs through the years. It started in Philadelphia with my small condo, then with the house he rented in the city. Eventually, we bought our first home in Philadelphia, a 135-year-old row house on Centennial Row in the Art Museum Area. We went wild... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 