For some time, we’ve wanted to explore more of the Aegean coast of Turkey. The beautiful coastal town of Çeşme (meaning ‘fountain’), seemed like the perfect place to use as a base and continue those explorations. We already knew a little about the Çeşme region and its reputation. Beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters of the …
Welcome to another roundup of news from life in Fethiye – the month that was August! And looking back, it’s been a long few weeks. Throughout the month, if anything catches my eye that I think might be useful for these articles, I make a note of them. Looking at the list before me, now, …
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 …
Phewee, that was a hot one! Happy and relieved to be typing this month’s monthly news roundup in still hot, but cooler, temperatures! A Scorcher Of A July So let’s start with lots of people’s favourite subject – talking about the weather. Much of July saw a heatwave. Not only for us in Fethiye but …
Hello from a very hot Fethiye! Yes, after a cool, wet and stormy springtime when it seemed as though summer was struggling to make an appearance, here it is all of a sudden! Announced itself almost overnight. No gradual acclimatisation process going on here, we can tell you – and that includes nighttime, too. Here …
Another month in the bag. The merry month of May is done and dusted. And we cruise on into June. But not without looking back on some news from Fethiye from the last four weeks, of course. A month that has seen two elections and the month when inci kefal (pearl mullet) leave the waters …
A 20 year long (and continuing) journey of visiting Istanbul and we finally made it, for the first time, to one of the city’s iconic sights; Pierre Loti Hill (Pierre Loti Tepesi). We’re in the Eyüp district on the European side of Istanbul for this little outing… And let us make the mistakes so that …
It’s (past) time for another Fethiye news update for the month of April. A bit late this month – but we do have the excuse of being in Istanbul towards the end of April and into the beginning of May. So lovely to be there again after a 5 year absence due to the pandemic …
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. …
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 …
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 …