On my last day in Fethiye, feeling bored of the pool and boardwalk, I decided to take a day trip to Dalyan, another coastal town located about an hour’s drive from where I was staying. Like most tours, this one started bright and early, and we made the brief trip to the town by bus … Continue reading
After a night in Pamukkale, I hopped on what became a very long and strange bus ride to the seaside town of Fethiye. The 16-seat minibus started out only half full, with only fellow foreigners as passengers. When the bus started up and departed, we all seemed to take this as a sign that we … Continue reading
The next chapter of my vacation started in Selçuk, a small touristy town located near the famous ancient city of Ephesus. My journey there from Eceabat was a lengthy one, but, as I mentioned earlier, I didn’t much mind the coastal drive in my comfy travel bus. My hotel was just a short walk from the … Continue reading
I write this post from the terrace of my hotel in Fethiye. Directly in front of me is the bay, which glistens under the sun and where sailboats float along in the sapphire water. Sort of like the produce, even the vistas and landscapes in Turkey feel somehow brighter and better and more colorful. I’ve … Continue reading
I keep the window to my bedroom open most of the time. Especially in the summer, it’s been a necessity to keep fresh air circulating. The best breezes come at night, when the air is cooler and the dust of the day has settled. Our apartment sits on a raised first floor, so we’re close … Continue reading
Easily one of the happiest discoveries I’ve made since moving to Turkey is how abundant and fantastic its produce is. Friends and family know that my diet for most of my life has left much to be desired, but since living here I’ve really done my best to try embracing new tastes and different foods, … Continue reading
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