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Kuruyemiş: The Snack Food of Turkey

Kuruyemiş: The Snack Food of Turkey

As with all things food in Turkey, they have an abundantly wide variety of snack food, otherwise known here as kuruyemiş. Click to read more!

CultureGuest ContributorFebruary 3, 2021Food, Turkish snacks, nuts, coffee, almonds, Mardin, Mardin Almonds, Turkish cultureComment

Kekova: Cruising Turkey's Mediterranean Coast

Kekova: Cruising Turkey's Mediterranean Coast

How does cruising on a boat in the crystal-clear turquoise waters along Turkey’s Mediterranean Sea coast sound to you?

PlacesLeslie ConnorsJanuary 27, 2021Kekova, Turquoise Coast, Mediterranean, boat cruise, Kaş, DemreComment

Saklıkent Canyon: The "Hidden City" River Oasis

Saklıkent Canyon: The "Hidden City" River Oasis

Mud-bathers and sock-waders. Come explore the “Hidden City” Canyon with us.

PlacesLeslie ConnorsJanuary 19, 2021canyon, turkey, turquoise coast, hikingComment

Patara Beach: Three Things to Know Before Visiting

Patara Beach: Three Things to Know Before Visiting

Missing summer, sand and sunshine? Enjoy these travel tips and pics of one of Turkey’s most beautiful sand beaches.

Places, Travel TipsVirginia HenleyJanuary 13, 2021travel, beach, kaş, kalkan, PataraComment

The Many Faces of Myra

The Many Faces of Myra

Myra Ancient City has some pretty creepy theatrical mask sculptures and we thought we would share them with you so that you could be creeped out too.

PlacesLeslie ConnorsDecember 15, 2020Myra, ancient city, theatrical mask sculpture, lyciaComment

Myra Ancient City: Santa Claus Came to this Town

Myra Ancient City: Santa Claus Came to this Town

Meet Myra, the ancient Lycian League city on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast.

PlacesLeslie ConnorsDecember 9, 2020Myra, Ancient city, St. Nicholas, Apostle Paul, rock tombs, theatreComment