The 19th of May every year marks Youth and Sports Day or Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı which was started by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
The 19th of May also marks the day in [...]
One of the small things I missed when I moved out to Turkey was British TV, I’m not a big telly addict but there is something comforting in the evening about settling dow [...]
I am proud to say that in our household we support Galatasaray who had a an amazing season finishing 9 points ahead at the end of the league going on into the playoff [...]
On our recent trip home to Dikili, I finally learned the art of Turkish Coffee Making. It’s not as difficult as you may think but to get a good cup of Turkish Coffee it [...]
Being pregnant is an emotional time for all mothers especially first time mothers like me. But living in Turkey away from family and friends and people who speak the sam [...]
When I first moved to Turkey I struggled with my western ideas of marriage. I had been influenced with popular culture on what a marriage and relationships should be. That don’t need men and that men in general are there to do our bidding. You often hear phrases like “What do you expect he’s a man!” Feminism is strong in the west and magazines, films and soaps constantly tell [...]
In the short time I have lived in Turkey I have been inside more hospitals than I have in my lifetime. Mainly due to the birth of our son, but currently I am dealing with a medical issue which is nothing serious but requires me to attend hospital. We started out at the private hospital that we used for the birth of our son. I have a great relationship with [...]
I am proud to say that in our household we support Galatasaray who had a an amazing season finishing 9 points ahead at the end of the league going on into the playoffs to win the Championship after a gruelling and nerve racking playoff taking it right down to the last game against their arch rivals Fenerbahçe. The game last night was nail biting not for the amount of goals [...]
13th of May 2012 is Mothers Day in Turkey this year. Mothers Day in Turkey is celebrated every year on the second Sunday in May. Anneler Günün Kutlu Olsun Happy Mothers Day
One of the small things I missed when I moved out to Turkey was British TV, I’m not a big telly addict but there is something comforting in the evening about settling down to a little TV and watch the soaps like Corrie and Eastenders. Turkish TV is ok, but it’s just not the same as the good old BBC and ITV. Most TV channels now have online TV Players, [...]
How long have you been living in Turkey? 9 years What area of Turkey do you live? Konya Why did you decide to live in Turkey? I first moved here for a summer job in Marmaris What did your family and friends think about you moving to Turkey? Some thought good on me, others thought I was mad, especially when I moved here full time What were the biggest obstacles [...]
