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Didim’s forgotten delicacy to take center stage

The “V. International Tourism and Cultural Heritage Congress,” organized by prominent Turkish universities with expertise in cultural heritage, is set to unfold in the beautiful district of Marmaris in Muğla from November 8 to 12. Didim’s oldest flavour, Gambilya, will be a highlight of the event. This collaborative effort involves Alanya University, Istanbul Beykent University,…

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Didim Tango weekend: Renowned Tango instructors and exquisite music

Alev Deniz and Özgür Altun, the founders of Didim Tango, recently organized the “Winter Opening Milonga,” an exclusive tango event. This event featured a total of eight workshop sessions and two consecutive milonga nights. Renowned tango instructors from across Turkey conducted these workshops, including Ilgın Tetikcan, Özgür Altun, Özlem Savran, Alev Deniz, Sevda Atabay, Yiğit…

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Clients offer more praise for Realty World

A couple has praised the “very smooth sale” they experienced when they involved Realty World recently, Tom and Linda recounted: “Thanks to Janice and Mustafa we were guided through the whole process, from their initial viewing through to handing over the keys to the new proud owner. A complete package. “Their knowledge of the market…

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Minds meeting across frontiers

By Glenn Maffia  I was rather spoilt last week with a pleasant influx of quality visitors to welcome once again to Didyma: for it was in and around the Temple that we all congregated. The previous evening I received a message from two of my French friends. Now residing in Germany, one is a leading…

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Smart storage solutions for the home

By Betül Kuşvuran The need for extra storage space in our homes is a common problem. Things pile up, living spaces become cluttered, and the search for organization seems endless. However, by using smart storage solutions, you can make better use of your existing space and bring order to your living environment. Here are some…

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Explore: Significant ancient cities of the Aegean

The Aegean Region is a geography known for its historical and cultural riches. There are many important ancient cities in this region. For history buffs and cultural travellers, the ancient cities in the Aegean Region are a real treasure. The best season to visit these ancient cities is undoubtedly autumn. The cool autumn breeze makes…

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Priene: Work starts for permanent UNESCO listing

Work has begun to include the Ancient City of Priene on the UNESCO permanent heritage list. The city was first listed on the UNESCO World Heritage temporary list in 2018, but joint efforts by Söke Municipality and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to gain permanent listing has now been launched. Works will be carried…

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Keeping 95-year family’s halva tradition going

İhsan Helvacı , who continues the profession he inherited from his father in a 95-year-old halva shop in Izmir, has maintained 66 years in the profession. The halva maker, which has been serving its business in Basmane for almost a century, offers a nostalgic experience to visitors, and the secret of the centuries-old halva is attributed to its naturalness.…

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75-year-old ‘potters’ on

The pottery profession of Aydın’s Karacasu district, made with traditional methods, contains subtle life stories. The profession, which requires manual labor and wholehearted dedication from the first stage to the last stage, has cinematographic elements as well as being a source of income. While the masters demonstrate their skills on the loom, which can be…

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Take a road trip: The easy route

A. J. Griffiths-Jones Turkiye has an abundance of wonderful coastal and inland locations for those wishing to explore by car and one of the easiest routes for your first adventure is from Milas to Marmaris. The roads are flat, smooth and congestion-free for the most part, traversing through scenic mountains and pretty villages, with plenty…

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