{:en} Royal Ascot horse race is one of the most famous horse races all around the world. In my opinion, the race itself might not be that interesting for many of us who know nothing about horse races but the environment during the race, now that is something to experience at least once in a lifetime. My infatuation with Royal Ascot came around the time I started making hats. As Royal Ascot and Melbourne Cup are the two races no one will attend without a hat. While I got to experience Melbourne Cup (a world-famous horse race held in Australia) from far away thanks to my clients, I...

{:en} End of 2025 – Beginning of 2026: Energy Transforms As we approach the end of 2025, a significant door in the sky is closing. Saturn completes its retrograde in Pisces on November 27, 2025, and this planetary process, which has been inwardly focused for a long time, is now transitioning into a forward-moving period. This phase may have brought about powerful inner awakenings, particularly regarding spiritual reckoning, confronting old wounds, overdue responsibilities, and unfinished matters. Saturn moving retrograde through the waters of Pisces has explored the dark chambers of the mind one by one; some fears have grown, some boundaries have been tested, and some burdens have...

{:en} Hello everyone,This time I will not tell you about a single trip, but about the Interrail system. You may have heard of Interrail. The system allows you to travel by train in many European cities without buying a ticket again for a certain period by buying only a single pass ticket. There are some conditions for using this ticket. In some places, the ticket alone is not enough, you also need to make a reservation and pay a low reservation fee. Nevertheless, I have known this system, which is more economical and practical than buying tickets individually, since I was young, I wanted to travel this...

{:en} the United States, Christmas is not only a religious holiday but also a deeply rooted cultural tradition centered on family, generosity, and togetherness. Throughout December, cities and neighborhoods are transformed with festive lights, decorated homes, and Christmas trees, creating a shared sense of celebration in public spaces. At the heart of Christmas is the home. Families and close friends gather on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day to share special meals. Traditional dishes such as roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie are commonly served. Gifts are placed under the Christmas tree and opened together, a moment that is especially magical for children. Another essential aspect...

{:en} From Myth to Plate, from Pan to History— Welcome to Ephesus Tugba YAZICI Imagine a city where one of the world’s first billboards stands, where the first love stories were written, where the goddess Artemis once reigned, and the clashing swords of gladiators echoed through marble streets. Where is this magical place? It’s none other than Ephesus, the stunningly historic town nestled in the Aegean region of Turkey. But wait — the city’s origin story is just as captivating as its present-day splendor. Allow me to take you on a mythic journey filled with prophecy, laughter, and a bit of smoke from a fish pan. A City Born of Fire, Fat,...

{:en} An oasis in Miami: a Turkish Restaurant on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list EL TURCO We will introduce you to such a place that you will read its story with interest and pride. They have been ranked in the "Bib Gourmand" list of Michelins, one of the world's most prestigious gourmet awards for two years. A warm atmosphere blended with reeds and Turkish culture in the most tropical environment of Miami. Not to mention the possibility of having your Sunday breakfast with Hollywood celebrities. The last time we saw her, Gloria Estefan was having a rich Turkish breakfast while drinking her tea in her evil eye-beaded glass....

{:en} Hello everyone to their wonderful time travel. Travel in time is a well-known physical question mark that everyone wonders about. Everyone asked themselves at least once in their life, "If I could travel in time, where would I go?" or came across this question. Except for that travel in time, time itself is a complicated mystery that humans have been trying to ascribe a meaning to it for centuries. If you do not want to encounter yourself and the events you have experienced over and over in your time travels, here is a tip for you… I do not know much about astrology. Like you, I follow...

{:en} I am not someone who likes to share my feelings. I am someone who lives in my own world, weighs and solves these situations. I did not want to constantly share this earthquake disaster on my social media pages, but I am in a situation that I see around me and now I need to intervene. Everyone around me is constantly talking and crying about this issue, making themselves suffer. It is very nice to share feelings, as the old saying goes, "Lives increase when shared". But there is also that; You cannot understand the pain of people who experience pain because it didn't happen to you,...