Welcome to "I was in Turkey"

Most of the news that the Western world receives about Turkey is focused on the more conservative, eastern region of the country, or the violence surrounding border towns that are close to Syria, Iraq, or Iran. The truth is that Turkey is a diverse, secular country that has a wide spectrum of beliefs and cultures. Geographically its cultural landscape makes sense; with the eastern portion of the country that is closer to the Middle East,...

No one should miss out on Turkey’s tasty cuisine, no matter what their financial situation. Sure, you should definitely treat yourself to a gourmet meal in one of the many waterfront classy restaurants. But who can afford to eat like an Ottoman sultan everyday? Choose from some of the following cheap dishes and you might find you can. These are just a few of my favourite things. Breakfast Menemen: the fact that this dish sounds...