What Turkish Superstitions Look Like in Daily Life Turkish superstitions are less a rulebook than a set of small habits woven into daily life. Examples include a blue bead by the door, a quick “maşallah”…
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Turkish Holiday Traditions: Bayram Customs & National Holidays
When people search for Turkish holiday traditions or “holidays in Turkey,” they are usually mixing two different ideas. The first is the religious bayrams, Ramazan Bayramı and Kurban Bayramı. These are often family-centered: morning prayer,…
Tipping in Turkey: How Much to Tip at Restaurants, Hotels & Taxis
Tipping in Turkey is voluntary, but that does not mean tipping culture is absent. In my experience, whether people tip — and how much they leave — depends heavily on the type of place, the…
Seferihisar Lavender Festival: A Local Guide to Turgut Village
The Seferihisar Lavender Festival is one of the few local events around my hometown that I can recommend from first-hand experience. I was born and raised in Seferihisar, and I attended the lavender harvest festival…
Turkish Food Culture: Journey Through History and Regions
Turkish food culture is more than just kebabs and baklava. It is a rich and diverse cuisine that reflects the history, culture, and geography of Turkey and its people. In this blog post, we will…
Turkish Dining Etiquette: What I Learned Growing Up in Turkey
Turkish dining etiquette is something I learned at home long before I ever thought about writing about Turkish food. I grew up with certain habits around the table: waiting for everyone before starting, saying Bismillah,…