A chorus of cicadas
Summer is here and if we couldn't tell that by the long hot sunny days, we would know by the arrival of the cicadas...
Driving in Turkey – part one
Turkey is where eastern and western cultures come together, resulting in a fantastic blend of traditions and festivities. Not only that, Turkey is a...
World Book Day: compelling books about Turkey
Regardless of the kind of books you like the most, the indisputable truth is that the world would not be the same without books....
‘Just Josh’ by Moira Rutherford
Moira Rutherford has lived in Turkey for ten years having moved here in 2007. She soon became involved in caring for the many street animals...
National Umbrella Day – 10th February 2017
Every year on 10th February we honor this ever useful, ever fashionable and essential item by celebrating umbrella day
Everyone is familiar with the sight...
The History of Auld Lang Syne
In 1788 Robert Burns sent the poem ‘Auld Lang Syne’ to the Scots Musical Museum, indicating that it was an ancient song...
Earthquakes – are you prepared?
Last week we published an article on the Earthquake Crisis Response exercise that recently took place in Fethiye.
So, we now know that the emergency services...
World Octopus Day – 8th October 2016
As the name suggests, World Octopus Day celebrates one of the most distinctive creatures living on the planet today; the octopus.
Found worldwide in the...
‘Seeing the Truth’ by Faye Rogan – now available in Turkey
Faye Rogan has lived in Turkey for the last fifteen years, initially working in an international school in Ankara and now leading a more...
Turkish Beekeeping – A Thriving Business
Turkish beekeeping and honey production is now one of the biggest in the world and it will put its expertise on show when it...
Pegasus Rent A Car – where quality is not coincidence
There is a common perception that hiring a car whilst on holiday is complicated and expensive.
That’s where Pegasus...
