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Fatma Teyze From Beypazari: An Inspirational Role Model for Women
Fatma Teyze From Beypazari: An Inspirational Role Model for WomenFatma Teyze is a local woman from Beypazari. When I first met her, I was immediately struck by her confidence. If you are also under...
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Off the Beaten Track in Boyali Village
Off the Beaten Track in Boyali VillageThere are only three reasons why anyone would visit Boyali village For fantastic views of the surrounding countryside Trekking or bird watching For an unbiased...
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Exploring Kozalan Köyü : A Turkish Village in Beypazari
On the surface, Kozalan Köyü doesn’t have many attractions and people passing through may decide not to stop. However, it does have a certain appeal, it just depends on what you are looking for. If you...
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Ahmet the Coppersmith from Beypazari
A stroll down the back streets of Beypazari revealed rows of shops accommodating traditional trades that had disappeared from my home country many years ago. One of the tradesmen was Ahmet and he was a...
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The Veiled Women of Beypazari: The Bürgü
During my time in Turkey, I have become used to seeing veiled women. Showing their face but covering their hair, the younger generation has even made wearing the veil fashionable with the Islamic chic...
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A Champion Wrestler & the Lake with Three Names
Sometimes I get so far off the beaten track, that the place is not mentioned in guidebooks and does not appear on maps. This is a problem, when I am researching material for an article but on this...
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The Scenic Landscape of Inözü Valley
Read the Original Article - Turkish Travel Blog - A Travel Blog About Turkey I enjoyed exploring the cobbled streets and admiring the Ottoman architecture of Beypazari, but I was extremely grateful...
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Traditional Turkish Food : Aguz : Made From Cows Colostrum
Turks are very resourceful when it comes to food. They waste nothing and everything is used in one form or another. Reading “brain soup” on my local takeaway menu no longer makes me burst into giggles...
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The Friendly Locals of Beypazari
I firmly believe the best way to learn about a destination, its cultures, and traditions is to meet the locals. Sometimes this is easier said than done. I cannot walk up to any random local and start...
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Best Places To See Ottoman Houses in Turkey
Beypazari is a popular weekend getaway for Turks, especially those from the big cities of Ankara or Istanbul. Before visiting, I had considered myself widely educated on places in Turkey, yet had never...
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