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Turkish Oil Wrestling – Top Fighters Clash In Fethiye

Over two decades of living in Turkey and we finally get to experience our first Turkish oil wrestling (yağlı güreş) tournament. Our neighbouring province, the Mediterranean Province of Antalya, has a strong tradition in hosting oil wrestling festivals and has produced some of the country’s top wrestlers. The Yeşilyayla oil wrestling festival in Antalya’s Elmalı …

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Roasted Cauliflower With Tahini Sauce & Pomegranate

Autumn is a fabulous time for seasonal eating. And for this recipe for roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce and pomegranate, we’re using two favourites: the cauliflower and the pomegranate. There are lots of Turkish recipes that celebrate the cauliflower – this simple but very tasty karnabahar yemeği (Turkish cauliflower stew) is a regular for us …

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October News From Fethiye – Celebrate The Good Times

Time for another roundup of our monthly news from Fethiye. The month of October. And wow, what a month that was! Didn’t we say in last month’s news that we were looking forward to slowing down and chilling after a crazy busy summer? Didn’t we say we’d be enjoying a bit more indoor life by …

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Incir Fethiye – Top Notch Seasonal Dining

Incir Fethiye. We finally made it there and it definitely didn’t disappoint! A few years ago, Incir (meaning Fig) opened its doors in the village of Kayaköy and we were immediately excited by it. A restaurant serving up traditional dishes with a modern twist and using only the finest seasonal produce. Perfect! A concept after …

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A Visit To Aegean Alaçatı – The Best Things To Do

Our absolute ‘must see’ when we visited the Çeşme Peninsula during the summer months? The small town of Alaçatı! The Aegean coast of Turkey – the stunning Izmir Province in particular – has been very much on our radar of late. A completely different feel and vibe to the Mediterranean coast that we’re more accustomed …

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Çeşme – Top Things To Do On This Stunning Peninsula

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 …

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Gizlikent Şelalesi – A Hidden City Waterfall Near Fethiye

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 …

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