by Dagmar R. | Aug 22, 2022 | Culture, Proverbs
A man who has scalded his lips on milk will blow on his ice cream. Destiny caresses the few and molests the many. Listening requires more intelligence than speaking. Love and blindness are companions. He who would be loved must begin by...
by Dagmar R. | May 17, 2022 | Culture, Proverbs, Turkey
One cup of coffee, forty years of friendship. Business comes in ounces, friendship comes in pounds. It is from the discourteous that the courteous learn courtesy. Owe nothing to the rich man, and be owed nothing by a poor man. The hand that...
by Dagmar R. | Mar 23, 2022 | Culture, Turkey
Cheesy, Sweet and Crunchy It’s rich, creamy, sweet and cheesy with a crunchy topping. If you haven’t tried it, it is unlike anything you have tasted before. künefe (kyoon-eh-FAY’) Knafeh is a Middle Eastern / Turkish cheese pastry soaked in sweet,...
by Dagmar R. | Jan 3, 2022 | Culture
Cappadocia, a tourist attraction with stunning rock formations Lying right in the middle of Anatolia, north of the Taurus Mountains is Cappadocia. Cappadocia is considered one of the most beautiful regions in Turkey and attracts lots of tourists. They come to see the...
by Dagmar R. | Mar 3, 2021 | Culture, Turkey
Oil wrestling – a national Turkish sport The Turkish Yağlı güreş means ” fighting with oil”. it is a long standing tradition in Turkey, in fact it is a national Turkish sport. There is a big three day tournament in Kirkpinar Stadium in Edirne every...
by Dagmar R. | Feb 8, 2020 | Culture, Turkey
Konya, a major city in Turkey Konya is a major city in the south-western edge of the Central Anatolian Plateau, at an elevation of over 1,000 metres. The plateau is covered with rich steppes, which have an impact on the agriculture sector. Additionally, the...
