By A.J. Griffiths-Jones Hidden in the heart of the old city of Barcelona is the ‘Cemetery of Forgotten Books’, a labyrinthine library of obscure and forgotten titles overseen by a caretaker with an equally mysterious past. It is to here that bookshop owner Senor Sempere brings his ten-year-old son, Daniel, on a freezing cold morning…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones It is the nineteenth century, and the kingdom of Persia is at a turning point. The world is a place of invention, revolution and forward-thinking, with the race to connect cities, countries and governments gathering pace at an incredible speed. Told almost in fairytale fashion, The King is a powerful and unforgettable…
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Tapping into humanity’s darkest fears, Akbuk author A.J. Griffiths-Jones explores factual incidents in which people have been buried alive – and some who have lived to tell the tale. Griffiths-Jones decided to explore the darker side of her claustrophobia and her own fears of suffocating alive in her new release, Buried Alive, due for…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones Taking a morning stroll along Akbuk harbour has been a great way for me to get to grips with appropriate Turkish greetings and when to use them, and also to pick up a few new sentences along the way. It’s amazing how many people will try to help you improve your language…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones These months in Turkiye are where we enjoy the last of the summer sunshine but inevitably feel a nip in the air in the early morning and evenings, which is why sinus problems and colds are rife at this time of year. It’s very tempting to continue wearing our flimsy summer attire…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones From time to time, Turkiye receives bad press regarding cosmetic surgery that has gone wrong. However, in truth, there are some very reputable surgeons and clinics in the country performing excellent procedures, making Turkiye a rising star in these somewhat controversial operations. Inevitably, many of the reported cases of complications are related…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones Now that the summer season is coming to an end and the days are becoming cooler, many walking clubs in the area will resume activities, with both gentle strolls and hikes, for those wanting a more challenging day out. The routes are varied, especially around Akbuk, where there are plenty of forest…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones Having heard of a few expat acquaintances returning to the UK due to health problems recently, it started me thinking about where to turn in Turkiye when the time comes that either myself or my husband can no longer look after ourselves or each other. With no close family or children to…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones If you enjoy eating a traditional Turkish breakfast, you’ll know that it would be incomplete without cheese. It is used in a variety of dishes such as omelettes, borek, menemen and fritters, as well as being cut into cubes and served alongside tomatoes, cucumber and olives. As with any cheese from around…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones With less than a month to go before construction companies get into full swing on new builds and resume progress on planned sites, it’s a bit of a puzzle to figure out where all the expected purchasers of these new houses will come from. There has undoubtedly been a downturn in the…
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