As well as hikes and strolls around Fethiye (where we live), whenever we’re elsewhere, we also like to go for a wander. With its stunning panoramic views, the Çukurbağ Peninsula in Kaş had long been on the list of walks to do. A late winter birthday weekend in lovely Kaş allowed us to finally scratch …
A lot can happen in a month, can’t it? This is our monthly Fethiye news for the last few weeks that have made up July… Summer = Heat = Wildfires Sadly, the last few days of July were dominated by wildfires within the Fethiye environs. And what’s even more sad – and this is the …
There are quite a few delicious egg recipes in Turkish cuisine. But kıymalı yumurta – a one pan minced beef and eggs recipe – is up there amongst the heartiest of these dishes. Kıymalı yumurta is a juicy, saucy meal of beef mince, partially held together by gently poached eggs that have cooked in those …
Time for another monthly news roundup from life in Fethiye – this time, it’s June. And once again, it has come round so quickly. In a month where the Fethiye weather summer heat has kicked in amidst a bit of an early (welcome) summer downpour, we’ve had quite a slow few weeks compared to our …
It’s an unlikely triangle – a large supermarket with famous fast food chains on one side of the main road. And, on the opposite side of road, Fethiye’s courthouse. And then, completing the triangle, is Chez Community with its adjoining hotel, Lill Maison Hotel & City Club . We’re on Yerguzlar Caddesi in Çalış. And …
Just 9 kilometres west of neighbouring Rhodes, the tiny Dodecanese Greek island of Halki (Chalki) is a pocket-sized oasis of beauty, calm and relaxation. And it took us only a matter of minutes for that relaxation to wash over us as we arrived by ferry from the port of Rhodes Town. Exploring Halki Island Halki …
Time for another Fethiye monthly news roundup. And, honestly, it feels like our feet haven’t touched the ground in May. Such a busy – but lovely – month with friends over from the UK. And two short breaks for us either side. So, let’s get cracking with what’s happened amongst all of that… Bayram(lar) May …
Welcome to our April edition of monthly news from life in Fethiye – where spring is springing! The lemon blossom is out, the honey bees are busy and the temperatures are slowly creeping up. The Fethiye weather still throws a bit of wind and rain around but, generally, there’s a feeling that summer is on …
Another month is behind us. And so it’s time for another monthly Fethiye news update. They really do seem to come around so fast, these updates. As far as we’re concerned with our own daily life, it’s been a relatively quiet month. Just doing the day to day. The usual morning exercise, however, despite the …
Quite a few years ago, now, I saw a tempting-looking dish on a Turkish language recipe website. It was called Dalyan Köfte – a Turkish meatloaf recipe – and I immediately thought, “I’m going to make that!” But I never did. Until recently, that is… Barry made a classic meatloaf a few months ago and …
A day trip to the Greek Island of Meis (Kastellorizo), whether you’re on holiday in this part of Turkey or you live here, is an absolute essential as far as we’re concerned. And the Kaş to Meis ferry (Meis is the Turkish name for Kastellorizo) will get you there! A 20-30 minute sail across the …