Readers’ albums – Splendid Sunsets
Sunset. We get one every day, usually just before nightfall. For the many months between early spring and late autumn, the evening...
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 cicadas and...
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...
The Turkish Love Of Mobile Technology Revealed
If you’ve been resident in Turkey for any time at all, you can’t have failed to notice the Turkish passion for mobile technology.
The cell...
Driving in Turkey
Turkey is where eastern and western cultures come together, resulting in a fantastic blend of traditions and festivities. Not only that, Turkey is a...
‘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...
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...
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...
Oceanwide Properties: Luxurious 4 bedroom villa in Üzümlü
If you’re thinking of buying a property in Turkey and would prefer to immerse yourself in a village that oozes traditional appeal and charm,...
