What can we say about the month of August in Fethiye? Let’s have a monthly news roundup of daily happenings. Of course the temperatures were high, the sun was beating down and, on some days, the humidity levels made life a tad uncomfortable. As I type, however, September has arrived. And, with that, the flick …
Every home should have one: A go to chicken and rice traybake recipe that guarantees to satisfy every time. In Turkey, that recipe is called tavuk kapama. Over the years, our tavuk kapama has developed and been tweaked here and there. So much so that, these days, what we actually have a is a fırında …
There are countless Greek islands out there that are picture postcard pretty. But when it comes to the Greek island of Symi – well, it’s got to be right up there near the top of that list! Back in 2003, we were planning a summer holiday to the small island of Symi but postponed it …
Goodbye to July and hello to August. And that means a look back at our monthly news from life in Fethiye. And, as is often the case in summer, this month has kind of passed us by where news is concerned. We’ve been busy! Aşure Time Also known as Noah’s pudding, aşure is traditionally made …
Marmaris; there aren’t many British people who haven’t heard of this southwestern Turkish town. Whether you consider it to be famous or infamous, Marmaris is arguably the most well-known Turkish resort in the British package holiday world. As such, it was a tourist destination that didn’t just escape our travel radar; we actively pushed it …
On 2nd July 2024, a ceremony was held in both Marmaris and Fethiye to mark the inaugural journey of the Fethiye Marmaris seabus. The previous day had seen similar ceremonies as the Bodrum – Turgutreis – Didim seabus also made its inaugural journey. The idea of them is to relieve heavy summer road traffic and …
It’s that time again – time for another Fethiye news roundup. Well, a little look at what we’ve been up to and a few things that have happened around the area over the last four weeks or so… Heatwave & Rain As usual, we’ll start off with everyone’s favourite topic of conversation – the Fethiye …
Turkish street food is iconic – and for good reason. There’s so much choice out there to tempt the taste buds. And, in most cases, it’s not too hard on the wallet. From quick bites to more substantial fare that can easily serve as a main meal, there’s no shortage of delicious options. Spicy food? …
Right at the end of Çalış Beach promenade is a shaded oasis that has been a feature of this stretch for as long as we can remember: Oben Restaurant… Why Not Oben? Which begs the question, why had we never eaten at Oben Restaurant before, until recently? And for that question, we have no answer. …
Spinach and yoghurt – two common ingredients in Turkish cuisine and a dream combination in this delicious spinach borani recipe. Whilst it’s not particularly a seasonal food on the local markets – you can buy fresh spinach year round – we love spring and early summer when the spinach is young and slightly more delicate. …