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The Sunken Ruins of Kekova Visit the Mediterranean resorts of Kas and Kalkan and it will instantly be obvious that every local travel agent is selling boat trips to the sunken ruins of Kekova. Facing the historical village of Simena (Kalekoy), the sunken ruins receive little attention in..
Avanos: Cappadocia’s Pottery Hub & a Hair Museum “Avanos reminded me of the Wild West films showing deserted streets while playing an eerie whistling tune. I looked up and down the street, completed a full 360 degree turn and the only sign of breathing movement was a stray dog..
8 Things You Can Only Buy in Turkey What to buy in Turkey? You can always find Turkish products abroad or, due to the confluence of different cultures throughout history, you’ll find variations of them in different countries. However, there are a few items from specific shops that you can only..
The Flag of Turkey Loved By The Patriotic Turks and the EU I was once asked to describe Turkish people and I had no hesitation in my answer; Turks are patriotic. The most obvious sign of their patriotism is the display of the Turkish flag, a red background with a white moon and..
My Bad Hotel Experience: The Story When on the road, you expect something to go wrong and so far our road trip had been perfect. However, our arrival into the resort of Yalikavak turned out to be the day when I would have to start assessing my expectations and what I was prepared to put up..
What types of Turkish house can you buy? Turkey’s a fascinating mixture of East and West – and its architecture is testimony to that. You can find anything from modern, European-style villas to intricately detailed Ottoman townhouses. We explore the main types of Turkish..
Altinkum Turkey Resort Information Altinkum Turkey is a small and clicky holiday resort on the Aegean coast of Turkey. It has attracted much negative press because of ex-pats who have been swindled out of life savings by unqualified property dealers who saw quick cash to be made during a..
About Turgutreis at Bodrum Mugla in Turkey Turgutreis is the Bodrum region of Turkey and filled me with an overwhelming sense of comfort and familiarity, even though I had never been there before. I felt like I was lured to experience something new. I also had the realization that I was not..
Wine Tasting in Sirince Village If you ever find yourself on the Aegean coast of Turkey then be sure to take a visit to Sirince Village. Known throughout Turkey for wine tasting and production, it’s mountainside location is perfect for seeing natural Turkey and all through the village..
Turkish Men & Your Holiday Romance Readers: I wrote this post over three years ago. All of it still applies and I stand by what I have written. However you may also be interested in my latest post regarding Turkish men called “My Turkish Love Letter” (November 2013) Turkish Men..
Cultural Region Kars City, Turkey Kars city was a destination on my north to east tour of Turkey. Before I left, I excitedly discussed my plans with two Turkish friends. I was going to spend one day in Cultural Region Kars City with a tour group, then extend my stay on my own for three..
Ways to Fund Living in Turkey as a Foreigner One question I am frequently asked is how I fund my life in Turkey. People enquiring are generally girls who have met someone while on holiday here, and they would like to stay in the country. Others are middle-aged couples who do not want to wait..
