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Gizlikent Şelalesi – A Hidden City Waterfall Near Fethiye

Have you visited Gizlikent Waterfall yet? If you’re in the area, and you’re feeling a bit adventurous, it’s well worth a chunk of your time. When we say ‘the area,’ we mean the stunning natural beauty of the surroundings of the Xanthos Valley, south of Seydikemer, near Fethiye. Until a few years ago, the main …

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Sauteed Swiss Chard – Turkish Pazı Kavurma

We’re back on the seasonal food train for this recipe – sauteed Swiss chard done the Turkish way: Pazı kavurma. Spring leafy greens are in abundance. And, amongst other salad stuffs, herbs and vegetables, the local markets are currently brimming with Swiss chard. Very reasonably priced Swiss chard at that! We can’t not buy it. …

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Ramazan Bayramı – Celebrating Eid al-Fitr In Turkey

As the sun sets on the final day of the holy month of Ramadan (Ramazan in Turkish), the people of Turkey start to celebrate Ramazan Bayramı. Along with Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha), Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr) is one of the most important religious holidays in the Islamic calendar. It is a three day holiday that …

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Can Çekti, Fethiye – Flavours From Gaziantep

Can Çekti is the subject of this review. A small – but packed with flavours – eatery nestled in a tight row of other unassuming foodie places. ‘Antep’ten Gelen Lezzetler,’ is their tagline. ‘Flavours From (Gazi)antep.’ But we’re not in Gaziantep. We’re in Fethiye. And we’re on the street that is becoming a bit of …

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