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Lycian Legacy – Pinara
Tucked away in the mountains and dominated by a dramatic red cliff peppered with dozens of rock-cut tombs, there's a dream-like quality to the ancient city of Pinara. It's one of my favourite places in Turkey.
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Fethiye Boatyards
If you want your bottom scraped, a paint job, rotting timbers replaced or an engine refit, best book a spot at the boatyards beyond Karagozler. It's a fascinating place where traditional skills live on. Always well worth a visit.
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Observations On Life Between Husband And Wife
All couples do this. Here's some of the comments and one-liners between Jan and I, backed up by an eclectic collection of photos.
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Linguistic Idiosyncrasies – Signs, Labels and Menus That Don’t Necessarily Help
When two languages clash, the outcome can frequently range from confusion to hilarity. Here's a few examples we've come across over the years.
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Selçuk and Ephesus
A road trip north took us to Selçuk, a town blessed with more history than you can shake a stick at, including, would you believe, one of the original Seven Wonders of the World.
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Eğirdir and the Turkish Lake District
A trip inland to an area we’ve always passed through but never stopped in brings real delight, with balmy temperatures, clear air, stunning scenery, exceptionally friendly locals, great food - and surprisingly large amounts of lavender!
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Three Mountain Passes
If you’re heading up to the mountains, here’s a trio of routes you might like to try. Each winding country road takes you over a remote high pass, with glimpses of traditional country life and, at the summit, wonderfully expansive views.
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Post-Lockdown Pottering About!
When lockdown was finally lifted, I had a think about some of the places that might be pleasant to visit, both locally and further afield. Starting in and around Fethiye and ranging right over to Cappadocia, here’s a few suggestions.
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Surprising Fethiye
There’s so much more to Fethiye than the Paspatur and the seafront. I pootled around the back streets and discovered some intriguing sights. Did you know there’s a substantial waterfall in Fethiye?
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If It Moves…
Another look at the vast subject that is Turkish transportation. Did you know I once saw two Friesian cows in a minibus and a full-length ladder being carried sideways on a scooter?
