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Getting Lost Again in Cappadocia’s Pigeon Valley: A Travel Story

I sometimes wonder whether I should be banned from traveling because my sense of direction is so poor. I struggle with maps and get lost more…

Returning Home After Living Abroad: What Changed in Eight Years

My absence from the blog over the past 12 days was not intentional, and I have no plans to abandon blogging. On March 2 I returned…

2-Week Black Sea Road Trip in Turkey: Off-the-Beaten-Path Itinerary

Are you a travel lover looking for a new adventure? A road trip along Turkey’s Black Sea coastline should be near the top of your list.…

Why I Quit the Turkish Housewives Club After a Few Months

When I married my Turkish Romeo, I had no idea I was being inducted—by marriage—into the unspoken Elite Club of Turkish Housewives. This is a network…

Turkish Patriotism, the National Flag, and EU Relations

I was once asked to describe Turkish people and I answered without hesitation: Turks are deeply patriotic. The most visible expression of that patriotism is the…

Top 12 Must-See Attractions in Fethiye, Turkey

Located in southwest Turkey on the site of ancient Telmessos, Fethiye is a picturesque coastal city that blends modern comforts with a deep classical heritage. Popular…

Must-Try Turkish Dishes: Authentic Foods to Experience

From the lavish banquets of the Ottoman imperial court to small neighbourhood eateries, Turkish cuisine is celebrated worldwide. Rich in flavour and diverse in style, it…

Top Spots to See Lycian Rock Tombs in Turkey

Every visitor to Turkey should make time to see the Lycian rock tombs. Carved into cliff faces and hillsides along the Mediterranean coast, these ancient tombs…

4 Reasons to Fall in Love with Istanbul: A Traveler’s Guide

Istanbul has long been the beating heart of Turkey. With an official population exceeding 14 million, it is the rare global city that stretches across two…

Stay in a Cappadocia Cave Hotel: Unique Cave Hotel Guide

My long-suffering husband jokes that I am every hotelier’s worst nightmare. I am not a constant complainer, but I do notice details — from décor and…