My subliminal efforts, through the Voices columns, seem to be working. I have friends coming to visit. I’d love to think it’s because they want to see me, but the reality is they probably want to see the beautiful area we live in and have a beer without having to brew it themselves. They live…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones I confess, I’m a total bookworm. In a typical week you can find me with three types of literature on the go, a paperback, an e-book and an audiobook. I digest books like most people breathe air and can’t imagine a life without my favourite classics on the bookshelves in my home.…
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The statistics for deaths related to traffic accidents in Turkiye is absolutely staggering, yet week after week reports show the numbers climbing as roads become busier and drivers more careless. One of the worst local roads for fatalities in Aydin is the Soke-Didim road, one that is regularly monitored for speeding by traffic police, yet…
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For many families in Europe, July and August are the months in which their main holiday is taken. A long-awaited break when children are off school, for most this is a big treat, something that has been saved for over the course of the year and booked well in advance But what is the real…
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With the new increased ferry services from Turkish ports, it is now easier than ever to take a day trip to the Greek Islands, and Kos is one of the most popular destinations for shopping and sightseeing. The third largest island of the Dodecanese by area, after Rhodes and Karpathos, Kos is a great choice…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones We have all experienced moments of confusion, it’s a part of getting older. Walking into a room and forgetting what you were looking for, searching for the glasses that are perched on top of your head, or losing the thread halfway through a conversation are all normal, a sign of forgetfulness, but…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones For many expats living in Turkiye, Google Translate is a godsend when you don’t speak the language, making it easier to navigate shopping and services, but for a more in-depth understanding in serious circumstances a professional translator is essential. There are several individuals and companies providing English to Turkish translation services but…
Read More With recent data showing that expat resident figures in Turkiye are falling, below 10,000 across Aydin, it’s more important than ever to both support our fellow foreigners and integrate into the local Turkish community, writes A.J. Griffiths-Jones There are many ways to do this, through sports, classes and trips, but it’s not always easy to…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones Like many Europeans, I can’t resist a traditional Italian pizza with the wide variety of toppings available and we certainly have our fair share of pizza outlets here in Turkiye. However, since moving to the Aegean, I’m beginning to realise that the beautiful boat-shaped Turkish pide is a great alternative, as not…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones Kaftans, sarongs, cover-ups, call them what you will, but these items of beachwear have two common purposes, to protect from the sun’s harmful rays during high temperatures and to create a degree of modesty when circumstances warrant it. This is especially important during Turkiye’s unexpected heatwave this summer, as intense sunburn on…
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