TweetDear Readers Who Are Following This Tale: I apologize for getting a piece out of place in the narrative. Vicky originally posted her story to a Turkish expat forum, and she was writing cathartically, in a stream of consciousness fashion; … Continue reading
TweetAfter the roof literally fell in, Vicky and Mr P realized they’d not only been fleeced out of their savings, but they’d also just lost any hope of ever living in their dream house; they’d have to find other ways … Continue reading
TweetVicky and Mr P’s story of being conned continues: I have in fact skipped loads of chapters including the winter spent up in the village -22° and 30cm snow, blocked off from the world since our dirt track was snowed … Continue reading
TweetInstallment #3 of Vicky’s story of Being Taken in Turkey: Frequently people in the village would make comments about Mehmet and our Turkish was not enough to understand “serefsiz” “saytan” but my German was enough to understand “aufpassen, aufpassen, aufpassen” … Continue reading
TweetHere is Installment #2 of Vicky and Mr P’s move to Turkey from France–a move that was meant to see their dreams come true… ————————– Finally we arrive in our village where our good friend Mehmet has his hotel and … Continue reading
TweetSince coming to Turkey, we’ve heard at least three really awful stories of real estate transactions gone bad. In each case, these tales of being rooked have involved foreigners (even those married to Turks) attempting to buy property from Turks … Continue reading
TweetI haven’t bought many clothes this year, an announcement that will cause a dramatic jaw drop in anyone who’s ever seen my cart at TJ Maxx as I push it towards the fitting room. Partially, I haven’t bought many new additions … Continue reading
TweetMmmmmmm. What I crave more than anything during this year in Turkey is something lusciously fatty, thoroughly smoked, noticeably aged–something that either snaps crisply or wobbles slightly when laid on a platter. Silly poppets: no matter how many martinis you’ve had already today, … Continue reading