Traditions and everyday life in TurkiyeFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Turkiye. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
65 keepsakes from Turkiye (28 traditions and culture, 37 personal) · page 2 of 3Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
Istanbul consists of two sides as it connects rwo continents to each other: The European side and the Asian side. When we want to pass from one side to another we prefer to take the ferry when we are going to school. My school is…
Shared by Zaynip
My vacation in Belgrade was very fun and beautiful. The city is very beautiful and full of historical buildings, the people are very respectful and helpful. It is very enjoyable to walk around the streets of the city and by the…
Shared by sametakan
Disneyland Paris captures the magic and joy of the park, whether it's a classic set of Mickey ears, a charming snow globe with the Sleeping Beauty Castle, or a personalized keychain. Each item holds a piece of the enchantment…
Shared by hannah0203
Most of TURKISH people 75% are very friendly and helpful. Some of examples: if you are ill, your friends make soup, come to your home and be interested with you. If you forget your keys in the house, your neighbour welcome you.
Shared by ecemyy
I love to take walks here to watch the sunrise. It's the perfect place to question your whole existence, I sit here and ponder for hours. Oh and two random dogs befriended me and now they sit next to me whenever I go :]
Shared by duduyy
Located in Istanbul, Turkey, a palace that has been turned to a museum. Photo taken from the kitchen of Topkapı Palace. They exhibit the confectionary kitchen, tools that have been used to cook and serve the food.
Shared by ToLady
Northest and happiest city of Turkey, its Sinop and it has delicious mantı, good views, gorgeous beaches. If ur way will go to Black Sea region dont forget to stop by, their cats will greet u so well
Shared by eji12
Istanbul connect two continent each other and I like change continent by ferry because seagulls accompany my journey and we can feed them. Also having a breakfast in ferry is very enjoyable activity.
Shared by Melih Kagan Ozel
It was a beautiful day, the weather was sunny. We had a great walk in the park.I discovered a new place in the area I was in, even if it was a Park, it was a very nice feeling.
Shared by Özgür ruh
It is a walk from the beach at Atakum/Samsun with my sister. Here everybody love spending time by the sea. We walk with our friends, make small picnics and drink coffee here.
Shared by Quettry
fun day with my friends We met in a cafe together, after sitting for a while, we went to places you have never seen before, we did a lot of things that were fun for us.
Shared by Tal21
I love my cat. Remziye is my last cat, I saved her from death, I am very happy now that she is with me and she will live a long time. She is a beautiful girl for life.
Shared by Klamentay
It is a form of physically active meditation which originated among certain Sufi groups, and which is still practiced by the Sufi dervishes of the Mevlevi order.
Shared by Contemplative
In the city where I live, there are many beautiful beaches where you can swim in the summer. Walking by the sea in the evening is very pleasant
Shared by dr.evren
plajyolu izmit'te piknik günü. We spent time with my family, sang songs and had the opportunity to take a lot of photos for my photo album.
Shared by marlinein
I'm in love nature. I love animals, views, plants and everything. I join hiking groups to spend time together and to see beautiful views.
Shared by Eirlys Anwen
I went to Kapadokya with my family like 2 years ago. There are no so many things to tell but there are so many things to see!
Shared by nazzzb24
Landscape photos from the beach where I live, a place where you can rest and relax or take a short walk and fill your energy.
Shared by CoralMan
I love to combine my writing with my drawings, paintings and photography, when words are not enough to express myself.
Shared by acupofjasmintea
I like traveling all around the country. I usually travel with my family and friends but this year I traveled solo.
Shared by Polaris80085
When the weather is nice, and the sun is rising, it would be nice to be in the forest which is close to your house.
Shared by Zeliha Balaban
Turkish handcraft made with cross stitching on etamine fabric. My friend stitched a little tiny pillow.
Shared by Jixwuqz
No cat is just a catSometimes a friend, sometimes a cotton candy, often a fingernail print :)
Shared by ffatma
Apart from the chaos of Istanbul, a magnificent view accompanied by fishermen and the sea
Shared by linuss
What a beautiful museum. I lost myself while visiting it, especially in the sculptures.
Shared by Mor Mandalin
a nature walk with my aunt and cousins. silence is beautiful in the greenery
Shared by Zern
I like cycling very much. Even during the pandemic I cycled. Keep cycling :)
Shared by LoWar
My hometown is a city by the sea. I love walking and swimming by the sea.
Shared by shevi
all man in the country in friday goes to the mosque and we prays to god
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