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"I think everything you do in life is ART. The way you love someone, and how you talk. Your smile and your personality. What you believe in...The way you drink your tea."
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CharaDK

Jun 9, 20244 min read

Istanbul Diaries

Why I didn’t Wear Makeup to My Wedding

Weddings are often seen as a day to go all out with glamor and beauty with an emphasis on looking your most beautiful. Back when I got...

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5 Super Simple & Healthy Turkish Meals Under 500 Calories

CharaDK

Jun 2, 20249 min read

Istanbul Diaries

5 Super Simple & Healthy Turkish Meals Under 500 Calories

These Super Easy & Nutritious Under 500 Calorie Recipes can be made my anyone ~ Get a taste of real Turkish cooking!

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Istanbul Diaries: An American's Tale of Culture Shock in Turkiye Part 2

CharaDK

May 13, 20248 min read

Istanbul Diaries

Istanbul Diaries: An American's Tale of Culture Shock in Turkiye Part 2

It is time for part two of culture shock in Turkiye. How many parts will there be? This series is potentially endless. I suppose I’ll...

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Istanbul Diaries: Turkish Raki Culture & Alcohol in Turkey

CharaDK

Apr 28, 202410 min read

Istanbul Diaries

Istanbul Diaries: Turkish Raki Culture & Alcohol in Turkey

We’ve just come home from a short trip to another province of Turkey and let’s just say that I am feeling well-fed. The scale has been...

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Istanbul Diaries: Turkish Henna Night (Kina Gecesi)

CharaDK

Apr 21, 202411 min read

Istanbul Diaries

Istanbul Diaries: Turkish Henna Night (Kina Gecesi)

With the end of Ramadan and the first major holiday following it, wedding season is upon us. This weekend, we have the pleasure of...

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Istanbul Diaries: Experiencing Ramadan & Muslim Holidays in Turkiye.

CharaDK

Mar 10, 20247 min read

Istanbul Diaries

Istanbul Diaries: Experiencing Ramadan & Muslim Holidays in Turkiye.

It is 3 o’clock in the morning, a few hours before dawn. You are sound asleep in your bed when you hear a small and a large drum being...

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3 Things From Turkish Culture That I Will Teach My Children

CharaDK

Feb 15, 20246 min read

Istanbul Diaries

3 Things From Turkish Culture That I Will Teach My Children

Four years ago I was backpacking in Turkiye when I met my soon-to-be husband. Four years later, I'm still here and I can tell you that it...

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Europeans Wore Hijabs Up Until 100 Years Ago? The history of hats & headscarves.

CharaDK

Jan 25, 20246 min read

Travel & Culture

Europeans Wore Hijabs Up Until 100 Years Ago? The history of hats & headscarves.

"....head coverings played and still play a very large part in virtually every culture from central Asia all the way to Central America...

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"I think everything you do in life is ART. The way you love someone, and how you talk. Your smile and your personality. What you believe in...The way you drink your tea." - Helena Bonham Carter

Why I didn’t Wear Makeup to My Wedding

5 Super Simple & Healthy Turkish Meals Under 500 Calories

Istanbul Diaries: An American's Tale of Culture Shock in Turkiye Part 2

Istanbul Diaries: Turkish Raki Culture & Alcohol in Turkey

Istanbul Diaries: Turkish Henna Night (Kina Gecesi)

Istanbul Diaries: Experiencing Ramadan & Muslim Holidays in Turkiye.

3 Things From Turkish Culture That I Will Teach My Children

Europeans Wore Hijabs Up Until 100 Years Ago? The history of hats & headscarves.

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"I think everything you do in life is ART. The way you love someone, and how you talk. Your smile and your personality. What you believe in...The way you drink your tea."
- Helena Bonham Carter