The tradition of the Christmas Pudding
The Christmas and New Year celebrations are over for another year and all that is left now is, in my experience, a pantry of traditional...
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 accomplish a personal goal or break...
Unique Turkish Phrases – a saying for every occasion (part two)
Following on from our first article on unique Turkish phrases and idioms, here are more phrases that Turks use in daily life that you may...
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...
The History of Auld Lang Syne
Welcome to our sixth day of Christmas traditions. As we are approaching New Year we're going to have a look at some New Year...
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...
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...
Asphodel – a plant with a history
At the moment the asphodel are in bloom everywhere around Fethiye. But did you know that they gave their name to a section...
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...
‘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...
Taş Mekan – year round dining in a unique and individual...
Housed in a single storey stone building reminiscent of a barn conversion, Taş Mekan with it's high wooden beamed ceilings and blazing wood fireplace...
