By A.J. Griffiths-Jones Taking a morning stroll along Akbuk harbour has been a great way for me to get to grips with appropriate Turkish greetings and when to use them, and also to pick up a few new sentences along the way. It’s amazing how many people will try to help you improve your language…
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By Chris Evans If anyone had told 16-year-old me I’d end up writing match reports on our local football team in Didim, I’d have laughed at them. Secretly, though, it had been a dream since childhood. I grew up wanting to be a journalist. I turned to the dark side when I left university as…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones These months in Turkiye are where we enjoy the last of the summer sunshine but inevitably feel a nip in the air in the early morning and evenings, which is why sinus problems and colds are rife at this time of year. It’s very tempting to continue wearing our flimsy summer attire…
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By Chris Evans The long-term visit visa and permanent residency in Turkiye has been the hot topic of conversation since changes were mooted in February. Voices has covered every twist and turn extensively, often being the first to bring you news. The situation has caused a lot of heartache and stress for many expats. Sadly,…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones From time to time, Turkiye receives bad press regarding cosmetic surgery that has gone wrong. However, in truth, there are some very reputable surgeons and clinics in the country performing excellent procedures, making Turkiye a rising star in these somewhat controversial operations. Inevitably, many of the reported cases of complications are related…
Read More By Chris Evans The beaches are emptying; the weather is slightly cooler, and the distant rumble of builders restarting work after the summer is upon us. It can only mean winter is on its way. It always leaves me with a question no one has ever answered satisfactorily. The tagline to the film Field Of…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones Now that the summer season is coming to an end and the days are becoming cooler, many walking clubs in the area will resume activities, with both gentle strolls and hikes, for those wanting a more challenging day out. The routes are varied, especially around Akbuk, where there are plenty of forest…
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By Chris Evans I’m a Watford fan, so I have a complex relationship with football. There’s the occasional extreme high, but most of the time it requires hours with a therapist. A highlight has always been going to away games. A trip to Newcastle, including a stop for fish and chips in Grimsby, was one…
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By Chris Evans The news surrounding the potential development near Sedef Koy has created such a vacuum. People have been concerned about their homes and the effect one, or possibly two, 1,000 bedroom hotels will have on the local area. Let’s deal with the only facts we currently know. The two plots, comprising eight…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones Having heard of a few expat acquaintances returning to the UK due to health problems recently, it started me thinking about where to turn in Turkiye when the time comes that either myself or my husband can no longer look after ourselves or each other. With no close family or children to…
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