By A.J. Griffiths-Jones We have all experienced moments of confusion, it’s a part of getting older. Walking into a room and forgetting what you were looking for, searching for the glasses that are perched on top of your head, or losing the thread halfway through a conversation are all normal, a sign of forgetfulness, but…
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Chris Evans, Voices Columnist While Mavişehir is famous for its night market, there’s a lot more to discover if you walk a short distance to see the main bay. Regulars will already know I’m going to be mentioning Resit and Sonny at 06 Restaurant. They hold a special place in the hearts of many expats…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones For many expats living in Turkiye, Google Translate is a godsend when you don’t speak the language, making it easier to navigate shopping and services, but for a more in-depth understanding in serious circumstances a professional translator is essential. There are several individuals and companies providing English to Turkish translation services but…
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By Chris Evans We’re entering the months of stiflingly hot daylight hours where doing anything other than sitting somewhere cool is out of the question. Our lives turn towards the cooler nighttime. I’d love to say I’m used to it after living in so many hot countries, but the change from winter to summer still…
Read More With recent data showing that expat resident figures in Turkiye are falling, below 10,000 across Aydin, it’s more important than ever to both support our fellow foreigners and integrate into the local Turkish community, writes A.J. Griffiths-Jones There are many ways to do this, through sports, classes and trips, but it’s not always easy to…
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By Chris Evans I’ve mentioned how lucky I am to meet and speak to so many interesting people on my travels around the Didim area. A recent encounter highlighted this more than ever. Oz Cafe in Sagtur seems to be the base where wonderful conversations happen and new friends are made. I’ve had an affinity…
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By Chris Evans I was recently speaking to friends in the UK. They had seen the stories suggesting Turkiye is the cheapest summer holiday destination. Could I advise them of the best place to visit for a couple of weeks over the summer? The requirements were complicated by them being a family of four with…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones Like many Europeans, I can’t resist a traditional Italian pizza with the wide variety of toppings available and we certainly have our fair share of pizza outlets here in Turkiye. However, since moving to the Aegean, I’m beginning to realise that the beautiful boat-shaped Turkish pide is a great alternative, as not…
Read More By Chris Evans Last year we published a piece on one of the unsung parts of Didim. Sagtur is beautiful and offers a lot to visitors. We know, from our contacts, the article led to an influx of visitors to the area who got to see caretta caretta nests, meet some wonderfully friendly children of…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones Kaftans, sarongs, cover-ups, call them what you will, but these items of beachwear have two common purposes, to protect from the sun’s harmful rays during high temperatures and to create a degree of modesty when circumstances warrant it. This is especially important during Turkiye’s unexpected heatwave this summer, as intense sunburn on…
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