Archive for the 'Turkey' Category

10 Top Beaches in Turkey

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Alanya
Belek, near Aspendos
Goynuk, near Kemer
Incekum, near Alanya
Iztuzu, near Dalyan
Marmaris
Oludeniz, near Fethiye
Patara
Phaselis
Side

10 good places to have lunch in Turkey

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

Eat fish you caught that mroning at a beach bbq on Kekova Island
Relax on a sunny harbourfront terrace overlooking the fishing boats in Side
Eat freshly caught trout beside a mountain river at Saklikent or Koprulu Kanyon
Attach the buffet on a gently rocking gulet after spending an hour snorkelling in turquoise waters
Picnic on the beach, under [...]

Coffee in Turkey

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Coffee was introduced to the Turkish court in 1555 by two Syrian traders. By the late 17th century, the Sultan had his own coffee-maker, with 40 assistants and the women in the harem wiere given intensive training in its preparation. It is an important element of hopistality; one local proverb says that ‘a cup of [...]

Food and Drink in Turkey

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

With the growing popularity of the healthy Mediterranean diet, the basics of Turkish cuisine are surprisingly familiar to many visitors.
A typical meal begins with a choice of up to a dozen meze (hors d’oeuvre), including yoghurt with garlic and coriander; diced, fried liver; houmous (chickpea puree); various aubergine and spinach dishes and dolma (vine leaves [...]

10 ways to be local in Turkey

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Shake Hands and spend a few minutes making small talk before getting down to business
Learn a few words of Turkish; your effort will be greatly appreciated
Take off your shoes when entering a mosque or private house
Accept a second glass of tea if offerred; too refuse implies that the first was below standard
Women should cover their [...]

10 Top Activities when visiting the Turkish Coast

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

If you’re visiting the Turkish coast, and you are a sports enthusiast, or you are simply looking for some adventure, then here are the top 10 activities which you can do whilst in the Turkish coast!

diving
four by four jeep safaris
golf
mountain biking
rafting
riding
sailing
skiing
trekking
water-skiing, windsurfing and other watersports