Five Nights in Bodrum: Cats, Cocktails, the Aegean, and an Accidental Birthday
Five relaxing nights in Bodrum brought cats, cocktails, hammams, wonderful dinners, and a surprise birthday celebration.
Renting in Türkiye: Trust People, but Verify Everything
My first Ankara rental taught me a costly lesson about paperwork, residence permits, and why trust should always come with verification.
Expat Life in Ankara: When a “Luxury” Apartment Isn’t Luxury
What was supposed to be a fresh start in a “luxury” Ankara apartment quickly became months of broken appliances, delayed repairs, and mounting frustration. Here’s what the experience taught me about renting, asking questions, and knowing when it’s time to move on.
Finally! I Did It: Completing my MBA at Middle East Technical University
After three years at Middle East Technical University, a successful thesis defense, and countless moments of doubt and determination, I finally completed my MBA journey.
Expat Life in Ankara: When Your Dream Apartment Gets Demolished (Literally)
Apartment hunting, bureaucracy, and unexpected plot twists in Ankara. A personal story about expat life in Ankara.
Meatless Monday: Turkish Meze Magic (Part 4 of 4)
Meze Magic finale! Week 4 brings simple cucumber-tomato salad & zeytinyağlı enginar (artichokes). Perfect ending to our Turkish summer recipe series! 🌿
Meatless Monday: Turkish Meze Magic (Part 3 of 4)
Week 3 Meze Magic: Making muhammara roasted red pepper dip & ciğ köfte vegan bulgur meatballs! Turkish summer classics! 🌶️
Chaos and Harmony: Observations on Turkish Traffic
After 2 years in Türkiye, I still grip taxi door handles! Here are observations about Turkish traffic, which looks like pure chaos but somehow works.
Meatless Monday: Turkish Meze Magic (Part 2 of 4)
Part 2 of Meze Magic! Discover vibrant ezme and traditional dolma—two Turkish meze recipes that will elevate your summer table.
Meatless Monday: Turkish Meze Magic (Part 1 of 4)
Start summer with homemade Turkish mezze! Learn to make creamy hummus with 5 variations and smoky baba ganoush in Part 1 of my 4-part Mezze Monday series.