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Customs

Adopt this Turkish habit ASAP

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May 12, 2021

Like many other Asian cultures, Turkish homes are shoe free zones. Not only do they not walk around their homes in their shoes, but they physically step out of their shoes effortlessly while stepping into their homes. My first few times visiting Turkey, I was so clumsy trying to…


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Customs

American vs. Turkish: The Wedding Cake

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May 5, 2021

The American wedding cake

It was a sunny, warm fall day and we had yet another wedding task to check off the list. But, this task was going to be fun. It was cake tasting day. I can still recall walking into the bakery. It was a feast for my…


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Travel

Oh the friends you will meet walking down the street…

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April 25, 2021

If you are walking in town you are bound to cross paths with a kedi or kitten. They seem to be at every turn, brushing your feet while you eat in an outdoor café, jumping up on the park bench as you wait for the bus, and even in…

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