The Story of Turkish Food: A Prologue

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:46:00 +0300

The Story of Turkish Food: A Prologue

"Do not dismiss the dish saying that it is just, simply food.
The blessed thing is an entire civilization in itself"
	Abdulhak Sinasi

For those who travel in culinary pursuits, Turkish Cuisine is a very curious one. The variety of dishes that make up the Cuisine, the ways they all come together in feast-like meals, and the evident intricacy of each craft offer enough materiai for life-long study and enjoyment. It is not easy to discern a basic element or a single dominant feature, like the Italian "pasta" or the French "sauce". Whether in a humble home, at a famous restaurant, or at a dinner in a Bey's mansion, familiar patterns of this rich and diverse Cuisine are always present. It is a rare art which satisfies your senses while reconfirming the higher order of society, community and culture.

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Antalya Photos !

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:16:00 +0300

Antalya Photos !

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Turkey, Antalya, Kas, Kalkan Pictures...

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:30:00 +0200

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Daily Excursions, Duden Waterfalls...

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:29:00 +0200

Daily Excursions

What could be more appealing than dreamlike landscapes, grandiose mountains and the magnificent colors of the sea and plants? Then contrast the lively holiday life with the quiet of ancient ruins and you have a perfect vacation. Near Antalya are many things to see and do; below are some suggestions for day-trips:

Duden Waterfalls

You can walk behind the cascade, a thrilling experience, at the Upper Duden Waterfalls,14 km northeast of Antalya. On the way to Lara Beach, the Lower Duden Waterfalls plunge straight into the sea. The nearby rest area offers an excellent view of the falls; the view is even more spectacular from the sea. Kursunlu Waterfalls and Nilufer Lake, both18 km from Antalya, are two more places of superb natural beauty.

The sandy Lara Beach lies about 12 km to the east. Closer to Antalya, but to the west,the long, pebbled Konyaalti Beach offers a view of the breathtaking mountain range. A little further the Bey Daglari (Olympos) National Park and Topcam Beach provide more splendid vistas. Sican is a lovely nature isl.. ( devamı )

The Turquoise Riviera Antalya !

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:30:00 +0200

The Turquoise Riviera

In Antalya, the pine-clad Toros (Taurus) Mountains sweep down to the sparkling clear sea forming an irregular coastline of rocky headlands and secluded coves. The region, bathed in.sunshine for 300 days of the year, is a paradise of sunbathing, swimming, and sporting activities like windsurfing, waterskiing, sailing, 'mountain climbing and caving. If you come to Antalya in March and April, you can ski in the mornings and in the afternoons swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean. Important historical sites await your discovery, amid a landscape of pine forests, olive and citrus groves and palm, avocado and banana plantations. The Turkish Riviera is Turkey's tourism capital. Its full range of accommodations, from tourist class to deluxe hotels, and the hospitable people of Antalya will make your holiday comfortable and enjoyable.

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Bosphorus bridge in istanbul, connecting Europa ( Left )and Asia ( Right )

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:49:00 +0200

Bosphorus bridge in istanbul, connecting Europa ( Left )and Asia ( Right )

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Places to see around Fethiye...

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:36:00 +0200

Places to see around Fethiye

FETHIYE

The town dates back to Lycian times when it was known as Telmessos. Later known as Anastasiopolis in Byzantine times, then Megri and finally Fethiye this century after Fethi Bey, a local pilot and war hero. He was the first pilot in Turkey and he died when his plane crashed. Pilot Fethi bey statue is at Fethi Bey park near the big pier in front of the Telmessos theatre. If you watch the fisherman in front of Fethi Bey park you can see the Caretta Caretta swimming around the boats between 9-10 am. Despite being a popular English package tourist centre, Fethiye makes a good base to visit the surrounding sites and beaches.

Ölüdeniz Near fethiye in the Turkish Riviera Pictures...

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:58:00 +0200

Ölüdeniz Near fethiye in the Turkish Riviera

This is the famous beach and blue lagoon that features on every travel poster of Turkey. The long, sandy beach is really spectacular and it shelters the lagoon from the sea. By the lagoon there’s a national park - it’s an excellent place to swim. Be warned though, in summer, the main stretch of beach is full of sun loungers, umbrellas and hundreds of English package tourists. Opposite the dolmus stop there are lots of daily trip boats waiting to hassle you! Escape them at the swimming Tonoz pool bar. For the price of a drink or a snack (even a cola) you can pass the afternoon spread-eagled on a sunlounger plunging when the mood takes you! It’s open till midnight with poolside cocktails and raves! Another great bar is the legendary Buzz Bar - with cocktail specials (try the ice-cream cocktails). But be warned - if you’re on a tight budget, the tourist restaurants and grocery stores can be a bit expensive because they’re geared towards package tourists. Eat at the pansiyon/hostel to save money.

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GREETING, PARTING - SELAMLAMA, VEDALAŞMA - ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ, ПРОЩАНИЕ

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:32:00 +0200

GREETING, PARTING - SELAMLAMA, VEDALAŞMA - ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ, ПРОЩАНИЕ [PRIVETSTVİYE, PRAŞANİYE]

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Didim History !

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:02:00 +0200

Didim History
Didim is shaped as a peninsula surrounding Mugla on the east coast with huge inlet of Akbuk town, Aegean sea on the west and east coast, Lake Bafa and the Menderes River on the northern coast. 106 km's to Aydin provenience, 53 km' to Söke town, 73 km's to Kusadasi, 110 km's to Bodrum. Spread to 300 km2. of area.
15 years ago, the people from large cities around Turkey such as Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir first came to Altinkum ("altin: gold" + "kum:sand") and started to build their own summer houses, holiday homes. when Turkey's economy started to decline those people found very hard to survive in the big cities most of the summer house owners who were mainly retired people have decided to move into the small resorts such as Altinkum.

The location of today's Didim used to take part around the Apollo temple at the ancient Didyma town. they called the area "Yoran" (name derives from Yeuwani) until the biggest earthquake in 1955-1956. which used to look like "castle". but just after the earthquake government supported locals and build them modern concrete houses down on the south west part of the old civilization later on called "Yenihisar", mean.. ( devamı )

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The Story of Turkish Food: A Prologue

Antalya Photos !

Turkey, Antalya, Kas, Kalkan Pictures...

Daily Excursions, Duden Waterfalls...

The Turquoise Riviera Antalya !

Bosphorus bridge in istanbul, connecting Europa ( Left )and Asia ( Right )

Places to see around Fethiye...

Ölüdeniz Near fethiye in the Turkish Riviera Pictures...

GREETING, PARTING - SELAMLAMA, VEDALAŞMA - ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ, ПРОЩАНИЕ

Didim History !

Didim History