Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day 2020
Today is the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve spor Bayramı), a national holiday in Turkey, always...
All about Ramazan
Turkey to take measures against COVID-19 during Ramadan
Turkey’s Interior Ministry issued a circular this week on measures that...
International Children’s Day: an alternative celebration
Turkey observes the National Sovereignty and Children’s Day every year on April 23 and 2020 will mark the centenary of the inauguration...
Tesbih – Islamic prayer beads
When you visit Turkey you are certain to notice that the men always seem to have a string of beads in their...
“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...
How to make (and keep) New Year’s Resolutions
What is a New Year's Resolution?
A New Year's resolution is a decision to do or not do something to...
A Turkish ‘Christmas’ – celebrating ‘Noel’ on New Year’s Eve
On 25th December festivities take place all over the world to celebrate Christmas. Families and friends come together, gifts are exchanged, mistletoe...
‘Ghost village’ to come alive for October festival
Organisers are
putting the finishing touches to this year’s Kayaköy Festival, which will take
place over the weekend on Saturday, October 5, and Sunday,...
The fascinating culture of Wishing Trees
A Wishing Tree is an individual tree which has been chosen specifically and is used as an object of wishes and offerings....
A Turkish bath – the real way to relax
No trip to Fethiye is complete without a visit to a Turkish bath or Hamam, so set aside any prudishness you may have...
Stone Houses – Elmalı, Çameli
Enjoy a wonderfully relaxing break in a stone house in a traditional village.
Situated in the heart of the...
