Skip to Content

Explore The Spectacular Düden Waterfalls, Antalya

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 …

Read More about Explore The Spectacular Düden Waterfalls, Antalya

Fethiye Benyamin Sönmez Classical Music Festival

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. …

Read More about Fethiye Benyamin Sönmez Classical Music Festival

Our Guide To Exploring Idyllic Şirince Village

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 …

Read More about Our Guide To Exploring Idyllic Şirince Village

August Life In Fethiye – Seeing off The Summer

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 …

Read More about August Life In Fethiye – Seeing off The Summer

Zafer Bayramı – Turkish Victory Day

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 …

Read More about Zafer Bayramı – Turkish Victory Day

Exploring Kaleiçi & Antalya Old Town Area

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 …

Read More about Exploring Kaleiçi & Antalya Old Town Area

Fethiye To Rhodes Ferry – Take A Day Trip Or Longer

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! …

Read More about Fethiye To Rhodes Ferry – Take A Day Trip Or Longer

Tasty & Easy Turkish Orzo Salad Recipe – Arpa Şehriye Salatası

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 …

Read More about Tasty & Easy Turkish Orzo Salad Recipe – Arpa Şehriye Salatası