Why do Turks use Family Words for friends?
This little article is in response to a readers question about why Turks use, Teyze, Amca, Yenge,…
Turkish Traditions
Why Ayran Should be Turkey’s National Drink!
After Erdogans rhetoric that Ayran should be Turkeys national Drink and not Rakı, I found myself in…
Washing the Dishes Turkish Style…….
Washing the Dishes Turkish Style is easy if you know how, but if your not used to…
Turkish New Year | Turkish New Year Traditions
New Year in Turkey has a kind of Christmas feel to it, with Christmas type decorations on…
Food and the Turkish Culture
Food in Turkey plays a huge part of socialising and family time. Turks by nature are hospitable…
Tea and Gossip | Turkish Ladies Tea Gatherings
One of my favourite traditions in Turkey is the Turkish ladies tea gatherings or as I call…
Traditions when Visiting a Turkish Home
What Traditions when Visiting a Turkish Home should you know?. The first is Turkish people love to…
The Evil Eye Myth or Fact ?
I love the Evil Eye’s you can buy here in Turkey. I also know about the stories…
Ayran | A Traditional Turkish Yoghurt Drink
Everywhere you go in Turkey you will notice people drinking Ayran or you will see it in…
Circumcision in Turkey | Circumcision for Boys in Turkey
The other week we were invited to attend a Circumcision Party, unfortunately the weather went against us…
Birthdays in Turkey
Birthdays in Turkey
Teaching My Son Turkish
Turkish Citizenship Interview
Birthdays in Turkey