Latest From Fethiye
Springtime News From Fethiye – Let Summer Commence
We know. No Fethiye news update last month. At least once or twice a year, we end up doing a bit of a bumper 2-month catch up and this is one of those occasions. We were on a … [Read More...]
Latest From Istanbul
Visiting Topkapı Palace, Istanbul
Welcome to our massive post about one of Istanbul's (and the world's) most famous landmarks; the residence of the Ottoman sultans, Topkapı … [Read More...]
Latest Turkish Recipe
Erik Tavası Recipe – Turkish Cooking With Seasonal Fruit
Seasonal cooking - it's just the best. The best because when the food markets are abundant in a particular seasonal fruit or vegetable for just a few … [Read More...]
More Turkish Recipes
Sucuk And Eggs Recipe – A Dream Turkish Combination
What you are about to read is very probably the most simple recipe on our whole blog. However, let that not take away anything from this recipe because it is also one of the most … [Read More...]
Karnabahar Yemeği – A Recipe For Turkish Cauliflower Stew
It's that time again isn't it? You know; the one where we're all filled with enthusiasm about getting fit and healthy and losing weight and... Or have you already given up on all … [Read More...]
Hamsili Pilav – A Black Sea Recipe Of Oven Baked Pilaf Encased In Fresh Anchovies
Hamsi season! Those of you who read this blog a lot will be fully aware that this is one of our favourite times of year. All those little anchovies swimming amongst the icy … [Read More...]
More From Fethiye
A Hike From Ovacık To Faralya Along The Lycian Way
It was a weekend of doing something new and doing activities we'd been meaning to repeat for some time but never got around to. The 'something new,' … [Read More...]
Lunching At Izela, Kayaköy – A First And Not A Last
Lunch at Izela, Kayaköy. There's a first time for everything, even if that first time has been a long time coming. If you know the Fethiye area and … [Read More...]
Babzen Kebab – A Welcome Sight In Çalış
It was late winter and we were walking down the street into Çalış, one day. As we turned the corner and peered over the wall that was once Lokal, we … [Read More...]
More From Istanbul
Basilica Cistern – Going Tourist In Istanbul
The thing is, when you've visited a city so many times, you get settled into wandering streets, previously unknown shops and markets, eateries and … [Read More...]
Eminönü To Kadıköy – Europe to Asia On An Istanbul Ferry
Over the years, most of our posts about our various jaunts have covered our exploits around the European shores of Istanbul. But, Istanbul also has an … [Read More...]
The Magnificent Süleymaniye Mosque In Istanbul
While we certainly haven't seen all of the prominent mosques in Turkey, Süleymaniye Camii in Istanbul is a definite favourite so far. We visited here … [Read More...]
Antalya Region
Dubh Linn, Kaleiçi – A Great Pub Atmosphere In Antalya’s Old City
It's always a tough one, deciding whether or not to write about bars and restaurants we visit when we're elsewhere in Turkey. Nice to offer tips to … [Read More...]
1207 Boutique Hotel, Kaleiçi – We Splashed Out In Antalya
This year's trip to Antalya for the Runatolia event was a bit different. You know us; we're happy in a small pension. As long as there's a clean bed … [Read More...]
Bodrum Peninsula
Bodrum To Datça By Ferry – Slow Travelling Aegean-Style
If you read this blog a lot, you'll know most of our travels around Turkey are done via public transport of the non-flying variety. Getting around is … [Read More...]
Bodrum Through Our Eyes – Why We Love Our Visits Here
Bodrum - it carries with it a bit of baggage. Bodrum has a reputation. A party town. A summer town. But, do you know what; Bodrum centre - and other … [Read More...]
