Two city of Antalya waterfalls: Upper Düden Waterfalls and Lower Düden Waterfalls. Both tumbling from the same river – but two completely different personalities! One – Upper Düden Waterfall – is the natural beauty of a tranquil green space. The other – its lower counterpart – is all about the beauty of the ferocious power …
Either side of the hot summer months, the Fethiye area springs into action with a raft of local events. The Benyamin Sönmez Classical Music Festival is one such event. Who Was Benyamin Sönmez? Benyamin Sönmez grew up in a musical atmosphere and soon proved himself to be an exceptional talent. His parents were both musicians. …
It’s been a crazy month that’s gone by like a whirlwind. But we’re not complaining! After all the trials and tribulations of the pandemic and its effect on travel, we’ve had a great time with visiting friends – some of whom we hadn’t seen for three years. Lots of catching up has been done. And …
We first introduced ourselves to the wonderfully pretty village of Şirince when we were exploring the ancient city of Ephesus and surrounding archaeological sites way back in 2003. It was supposed to be a day trip from our little pension in the nearby town of Selçuk. But we completely and unexpectedly fell for the place …
Well, not seeing off the summer completely because our September – and lots of October – will be jam-packed with friends coming to Fethiye on holiday. Summer continues with gusto! Turquoise Waters But August is usually the month where we plough through and see off the last of the intense summer heat. Unlike July, which …
Each year on August 30th the Turkish Republic celebrates an important national holiday: Zafer Bayramı – Victory Day. The holiday is dedicated to the Turkish Armed Forces. What Happens On Victory Day? If you’re in the country for Zafer Bayramı, don’t be surprised to see an abundance of Turkish flags flying from people’s balconies as …
For many years, we’ve been almost annual visitors to Antalya old town, Kaleiçi. We’re suckers for an old town, especially when they’re a seemingly never ending maze of narrow streets in which to lose yourself. And the old town in Antalya, one of the most beautiful along the Turkish Riviera, certainly doesn’t disappoint in that …
Yes, summer news. It’s all about taking each day as it comes, summer life in Fethiye. It’s hot! Summer Living News We sleep in front of the fan. And hope it’s enough sleep to be able to wake up at a time that’s not too late to go out for a run. And where I’m …
Early morning sunlight glints on the water as we queue for passport control to board the Fethiye to Rhodes ferry. Since the 2022 summer season, thankfully, ferry services between the Turkish coast and the beautiful Greek islands once more resumed. And that meant we could once more enjoy the high-speed ferry trip to Rhodes island! …
Turkish orzo salad (arpa şehriye salatası) has become a bit of a staple in our house of late. Its versatility – it makes a perfect side dish or main dish – is one attraction. We All Love Easy Recipes Another is that simple recipes are just the best; especially when you need something quick and …