A nation in mourning, 102 countries offer help
No words can ever appropriately reflect on the human catastrophe unfolding in south-eastern Türkiye – the twin quakes that shook the earth on 6...
Changing house-door numbers very helpful, no need to worry
There is a certain amount of confusion amongst our international community at present about the on-going house-door/apartment-door number updating process. You will have heard...
Soup for breakfast? Absolutely – and that’s only for starters in Türkiye!
Thinly sliced yellow cheese (three slices at the most) on somewhat desperate looking white or brown bread and if we are lucky, served with...
Kuşadası hotels during winter – many good reasons to book your stay
Going on Holidays in a summer resort during winter? Booking friends and family into a local hotel as our own four walls’ spare bedroom...
To tip or not to tip – what expats should keep in mind
The other day the doorbell rang, and the water delivery man came. Most of our readers probably engage in the same recurring activity at...
Ordering a full meal online – practical?
The way we eat has changed fundamentally over the past four decades. Don’t we all remember when a trip to a Chinese Take Away...
Samos in September – the best time to visit our Greek neighbours
(Written from Samos) Off to Greece, off to Samos – have you been there yet? On a clear day we can spot the mountainous...
You’ve got mail – a look at Türkiye’s postal system
There are most definitely many fascinating aspects of calling Türkiye home. One of the perhaps lesser-known advantages is the country’s fantastic postal system. Today’s...
Seferihisar’s Sığacık: perfect for a relaxed, stylish day out
Welcome to a ‘Three S – miniseries.’ Over the next three months you shall be taken on three excursions perfectly manageable from Kuşadası and...
Türkiye 2022: most affordable European sunshine destination
Accepted: when compared with some years ago daily life has turned out more expensive than we had been previously accustomed to along our splendid,...
