Latest From Fethiye
Feb-March In Fethiye – When Winter Becomes Spring And Other News
It always feels strange doing our monthly round up of life in Fethiye when it's not the end of the month (we've done a few of these in the past and will no doubt continue to do … [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
Turkish Green Lentil Soup Recipe – The Proof Of The Pudding Is In The Eating
Bastions of Turkish cuisine: Both soup (çorba) and legumes most certainly sit comfortably with that description. And in this green lentil soup recipe, … [Read More...]
More Turkish Recipes
Garlic Yoghurt With Carrots – Sarımsaklı Yoğurtlu Havuç Salatası
Turkish garlic yoghurt with carrots (sarımsaklı yoğurtlu havuç salatası) is a meze dish that we usually only have the pleasure to eat in the home. You sometimes get to eat this … [Read More...]
Menemen – A Recipe For Turkish Scrambled Eggs With Tomatoes & Vegetables
Traditional Turkish menemen; the first time we came to Fethiye on holiday, a local guy we'd met described one of his favourite Turkish breakfast recipes to us. Cue the dreamy face … [Read More...]
It’s Melon Season – Time To Indulge In Refreshing Melon Salad (Kavun Salatası)
What to eat? The temperatures are soaring, it's humid, the appetite isn't up to much. But you know you've got to replenish your weary body. And, if you're anything like us and you … [Read More...]
More From Fethiye
Why We Love A Lunch At Gül Pension & Restaurant, Faralya
It's the Turkey of days gone by at Gül Pension and Restaurant in Faralya. No airs and graces, here. A bit like Bülent'in Yeri in Kayaköy. Whilst … [Read More...]
January 2019 In Fethiye – Let’s Talk Weather
Well, here we are. Our first Fethiye news update of 2019. And we've got to say, the first month of 2019 has been pretty much dominated by the weather. … [Read More...]
Meri Bar, Çalış – You Can Now Eat As Well As Drink And Be Merry
There are seafront bars and restaurants all along the beach in Çalış. A famous sunset to marvel over as you drink and dine. So, really, when Meri Bar … [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...]
