Trabzon – a city dotted with reminders of its rich past
“Still the Towers of Trebizond, the fabled city, shimmer on a far horizon, gated and walled and held in a luminous enchantment.” – Rose Macaulay, The Towers of Trebizond Immortalised in Rose Macaulay’s classic novel The Towers of Trebizond, the sprawling town of Trabzon is the largest port along Eastern Turkey’s Black Sea coast. The earliest […]
The Turquoise Coast – as stunning as its name suggests
This post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you. A turquoise given by a loving hand carries with it happiness and good fortune.” – Arabic proverb Stretching from Antalya to Marmaris, the Turquoise Coast is the most dramatic, varied […]
Why a road trip through Muğla offers the best of Lycian history in Turkey
This post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you. By KARA GODFREY Less than two hours from Dalaman Airport lies Fethiye, a beautiful city that is home to some of the best restaurants and activities. Walking along the natural […]
Kuş dili – the whistle language of the Black Sea
Have you ever wondered how one can whistle his or her way to communicate with others, without uttering a single word? A university in northern Turkey offers its students the first-ever elective course on “bird language,” a whistled form of communication peculiar to Kuşköy (literally Bird Village) in Giresun. What started as a primitive way […]
Yörük – the nomads of Turkey
Yörüks are a people who have maintained their vitality over the centuries in the face of heavy odds. Yörük – the nomads of Turkey. For hundreds of years, at the beginning of every summer, they have packed up their belongings and made the long trek from the hot coastal plains to summer in the cool prairies […]
“Very superstitious” – a guide to Turkish superstitions – the sequel
When we published an article on Turkish superstitions, we had such a great response from our readers when we asked what other superstitions they were aware of that we just had to bring you the sequel. Here’s the first article if you missed it. “Very superstitious” – a guide to Turkish superstitions – the sequel Always […]
“Very superstitious” – a guide to Turkish superstitions
Superstitions have a great place in society and most people exhibit some superstitious behaviour without even realising it. Do you walk under ladders? Do you think you’ll have seven years of bad luck if you break a mirror? If you are a frequent visitor to Turkey you have probably already realised that the people believe in a lot of […]
Baklava – the prince of pastries
Baklava is an example of human ingenuity in developing food that not only nourishes the body but also brings happiness to the mind and spirit. The prince of pastries, the swooniest of sweet things – baklava! The approach to eating baklava should be passionate and unreserved. The only way to really savour the sweetness is […]
Turkish desserts – indulge your sweet tooth
One of the things we love about Turkey is the amazing food; an endless supply of mouthwatering dishes. Desserts are also an important part of Turkish cuisine, a social ritual meant to be shared. There is a vast range to satisfy everyone, even those with the sweetest tooth. Baklava Baklava is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo […]