Explore Sığacık in Seferihisar, from its charming old town and castle to local markets, beaches, boat trips, seafood and ancient Teos.

Discover Kabak Beach near Faralya, Fethiye. See what Kabak Bay is really like, how to get there, hiking, swimming, camps & what to expect.

August news from life in Fethiye, including street food vans, forest fires, Kaş, Fethiyespor, Tlos, UNESCO hopes and more Turkey news.

Walk the Kaş Çukurbağ Peninsula in Kaş on this 12km circular route with stunning Mediterranean & Meis views, ancient ruins & useful tips.

July news from Fethiye: wildfire updates, Umbrella Street's makeover, our Aegean adventure, new Turkish recipes & the latest blog updates.

Kıymalı yumurta is a delicious, protein-packed, one pan Turkish dish of minced beef & eggs, poached to perfection!

A trip on the Bodrum ferry to the Greek island of Kos was in order. What a lovely day we had exploring the sights of Kos Town on foot...

Catch up with June in Fethiye, from sea turtle conservation & seasonal Turkish food to local news, travel updates & life on the Turquoise Coast.

Hidden among the bustle of Yerguzlar Caddesi in the Çalış area of Fethiye, Chez Community is a garden oasis for food, coffee & drinks.

Explore Halki Island, Greece. From beautiful beaches & crystal-clear waters to scenic walks, traditional tavernas & sustainable island life.

Our May in Fethiye was packed with celebrations, local events, Greek island escapes, Dalyan adventures, food, friends & fresh travel updates.

Whether you're just in Rhodes Town for the day - or making it your base for a good few days - these are the very best things to do & see.

Spring arrives in Fethiye with festivals, events & summer prep. April highlights include Çalış beach updates, local food & much more...

There always lots of music & dancing at the Yeşilüzümlü Mushroom Festival. We had gözleme with morel mushrooms & soaked up the atmosphere.

March in Fethiye comes alive with a new seaside mosque, vibrant festivals, Dalaman summer flights, local food favourites & travel updates.

Make juicy Dalyan Köfte - Turkish meatloaf stuffed with vegetables. An easy, flavour-packed recipe, perfect for family dinners & meal prep.

February in Fethiye brought storms, floods, a surprise hamsi festival & a few sunny beach days. Catch up with local news, food, events & life in our area now!

This quick and easy Turkish kavurma & eggs recipe makes for a great weekend breakfast or brunch. Perfect served with crusty bread!

January in Fethiye: Weather updates, Çalış Market news, Fethiyespor results and our newly-updated 2026 travel guides for Turkey.

Learn how to make authentic Tavuk Güveç. Our Turkish chicken casserole recipe features tender breast & veggies in a rich tomato sauce.

An irresistible meze in Turkish cuisine, pickled beetroot (pancar turşusu) is moreish and very healthy. Here's the easiest way to make it!

Our 2025 highlights, from getting married in Fethiye to local travels, Turkish food discoveries, hikes & our most popular article of the year.

A look back at life in Fethiye this November & December. From sunsets & markets to food, football, local changes and festive moments.

These moreish spinach & feta cheese puff pastry pinwheels are perfect party or picnic food. Such a quick & easy recipe to make!

If you ever find yourself in this part of East Turkey, do not miss out on Ishak Pasha Palace. This palace in Ağrı is pure scenic bliss...

This seasonal recipe for Turkish celeriac in olive oil & lemon juice (portakallı zeytinyağlı kereviz) is easy to make & packed with flavour!

Oliver Archer had wanted to find his dad his whole life. That changed when he went to a corner shop.

Well, it's been very busy for us in October. Here are some Fethiye & Turkey highlights for all of us to catch up on!

The Fethiye peninsula walk around the Oyuktepe headland is a beautiful hike. Amazing views of Fethiye as you pass numerous lovely bays...

Yogurt features heavily in Turkish & Ottoman cuisine - and rightly so! Check out this list of our favourite Turkish yoghurt recipes.

Cooler days, long-awaited rain and a few local highlights from our September in Fethiye. Let's have a catch up on the news!

Haydari is a Turkish yoghurt meze made with natural strained yoghurt (süzme yoğurt). It is quick & easy to make but packed with flavour.

The Lukka Bar, Restaurant & Cafe at the end of Çalış Beach has great food & friendly owners. We eat at Lukka regularly these days...

We've been very busy over the last few weeks - but here's our latest update on the news and goings on from Fethiye & beyond...

Küçük Çakıl Plajı (Little Pebble Beach) is a 10 minute walk from Kaş harbour. Büyük Çakıl (Big Pebble Beach) is further along the same road.

The transformation is opposed by locals who value its historic role.

Escape to Limanağzı Bay in Kaş, a car-free paradise on the Turkish coast. Relax at rustic beach clubs and swim in crystal clear waters.

I always relish an opportunity to use up ingredients that are past their best. The thing to do is make breadcrumbs with stale bread whenever it's to hand. Stash the breadcrumbs in airtight bags in the...

Make authentic Spanish Tomato Bread (Pan con Tomate) with garlic, rustic bread & olive oil. A simple summer recipe bursting with flavour!