Olive Oils from Spain’s ambassador, Chef Seamus Mullen, introduces two healthy alternatives to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey ahead of the Holiday. Thanksgiving is viewed as a quintessential family party. The ritual of sharing a table around a dish…
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#Travel: Historic castle found underwater in Eastern Turkey
A 3,000-year old castle has been discovered underwater in Eastern Turkey. Researchers and underwater photographer Tahsin Ceylan were taking part in the expedition when they come across the remains at Lake Van, and have dated…
Why smelling like rotten eggs after a mud bath can be good for you!
Thoughts of sulphur often conjure up aromas of rotten eggs. So why would you voluntarily soak in a natural sulphur spring, and proceed to slather thick and slimy mud all over your body? From the…
Flying Turkish Airlines, Turkish Food, Paragliding, Shopping and Mud Baths in Turkey! | Our2Cents
Wanjira Longauer and Susan Wong explore Turkey thanks to Turkish Airlines! Straddling Europe and Asia, Turkey is one of the leading tourism destinations in the world, with stunning scenery and rich historic legacy. The ancient lands…
Beyond kebabs: Turkish cuisine seeks place at the table
In a bid to banish stereotypes of late-night greasy fast food, Turkish chefs are trying to burnish their image by showcasing the culinary riches the country has to offer. A new breed of cooks has…
#TransformYourLife: 10 Tips for surviving the holiday events
The holidays present a time for letting lose…literally. Here are 8 tips that will help you not to overdo it especially at those parties and family get togethers. Start by eating healthy items such as…
#Travel: 6 Foods and treats to try in Turkey!
Susan Wong and I recently set out an interesting challenge for ourselves: try a new cuisine for the very first time this week. Being the foodie that she is, Wong’s first reaction went something like,…
#Travel: New additions to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites
The UN’s cultural body conferred world heritage status on a number of new sites this weekend. Here is a list of some of the new additions. FRANCE: CHAMPAGNE AND BURGUNDY VINEYARDS The historic vineyards, wine…
Turkish drama ‘Winter Sleep’ wins Cannes top prize
The 67th Cannes Film Festival came to a close Saturday night, with Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s three-hour-plus Turkish drama “Winter Sleep” taking home the top Palme d’Or prize. Revolving around a wealthy rural hotel owner and…
Turkey bans ‘hubbly-bubbly’ in public places
After banning smoking in public places, the Turkish government has gone one step further by clamping down on an ancient tradition — the hookah, or water pipe. As of Sunday it is no longer permitted…