All Aboard! An Ode to Ankara’s Public Transportation
From EGO buses and metros to the wonderful world of dolmuşes, discover why Ankara’s public transportation has become one of my favorite parts of living in Türkiye!
A Weekend in Cappadocia: Friendship, Fairy Chimneys, and a Little Bit of Magic
Four years after my first visit to Cappadocia, I returned with friends for fairy chimneys, valleys, Turkish Night, and a little magic.
Ankara Beyond the Concrete: 10 Places to Walk, Wander, and Breathe
Discover ten green escapes in Ankara, from swan ponds and shady parks to lakeside paths and leafy valleys.
Vegan Sebzeli Köfte: A Cozy Turkish-Inspired Meatless Monday Recipe
Meatless Monday is back with a cozy vegan sebzeli köfte made with plant-based köfte, potatoes, carrots, peppers, peas, and rich tomato sauce.
13 Tiny, Everyday Things I Love About Living in Ankara
Three years after arriving in Türkiye, Ankara no longer feels new—but it still catches me off guard in the best ways. From neighborhood cats with apparent full-time jobs to impossible hills, park benches, Turkish kindness, and the call to prayer, these are 13 tiny everyday things that still make me love calling Ankara home.
Walking Through Ankara: Hills, Hidden Corners, and Everyday Adventures
Steep hills, sidewalk obstacle courses, and surprise snail crossings—walking through Ankara still feels like an adventure, even after three years.
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.