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To Rhodes And Symi By Gulet
Although a faulty engine effected our cruise, it most certainly didn't spoil it, and we were privileged to experience something really rather special as we visited two fabulous Greek islands.
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The Best Foods Begin With The Letter ‘C’
Curry, chips, churros and cake. Lots of cake! Here's a heartfelt tribute to my favourite C-based foods. More cake anyone?
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Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul
Split in two by the Bosphorus, Istanbul is one of the greatest cities on earth, possessing an extraordinary history, fabulous architecture and an energetic restlessness. What a place!
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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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Tissue Issue – A Look At Loos
Ah, the rarely talked about subject of toilets. In this Loo Review, we take an affectionate look at the weird, wonderful and eccentric.
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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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A Life in Colour
Months of brilliant sunshine really make colours fizz and pop in Turkey. Here's a selection of cheerful photos to prove my point. Don't forget your shades. Or welding goggles if it's a particularly bright day!
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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.
