Unlike every year, this year I set no goals; have no list of New Year’s resolutions. Like most of us, I used set goals, have my new year’s resolutions just before the New Year and grand picture of …
Herbs as Alternative Medicine
There are thousands of herbs and spices from all corners of the world. Every one of them has a different usage and goodness in it. The real secret is to know which one to use when and how to combine …
TRNC (Turkish Republic of North Cyprus) – Meds best kept secret
Turkish North Cyprus is one the best-kept secrets of the Mediterranean. It has the best local weather, food, people and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. Although culturally in many ways it is part of …
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When nobody believes in you!
It usually starts with the ones close to you. Your wife/husband, sister, brother, mother, father and close friend etc. They start to hint things. You may have several attempts at certain projects, …
Time to take writing seriously
I have been writing for a few years as and when I like at www.alemdag.org . My interest areas are mainly technology, martial arts and personal development. I can’t ignore travel, Turkish culture and …
The Art of John Kingerlee
I met John (Mu'adh) and his wife Mo (Iman) during a recent visit to Ireland when we were thrilled to be guest in their home. Some mutual friends from the Norwich Muslim community had introduced them …
Hala Sultan (Umm Harâm bint Milhân) Tekke (Mosque) and Shrine
Cyprus has been ruled and visited by many people throughout history including the Persians, Romans, Venetians, Lusignans, Ancient Greeks, Ottomans and more recently the British - who leased Cyprus …
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A visit to The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
Istanbul is a timeless city; a bridge between east and west and world class cultural and historical centre. Whenever I visit Turkiye I make sure to include time in Istanbul to see friends and family. …
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A Branch To Cling On… We all need it.
"It hurts to see someone you love, value, admire, give importance and make a close intimate connection with crumble and diminish under the falsehood." "We never know when our lives will turn upside …
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The Unsettling Soul – Life is just a breath.
"Hope alone always has a downside. Hope does not have certainty. It has doubt embedded in it." Some of us are sensitive; our souls are on the edge of this material world and on the spiritual (other). …
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Trabzon, The Beautiful City of North East Turkiye.
I try to visit my home town Trabzon as often as possible. In my last visit (end of May, beginning of June) it was cross between spring to summer time. The most beautiful time for countryside, …
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Sayokan KTU (Blacksea Technical University) Seminar
I love teaching and contributing people of all ages in one way or other to make a difference in their lives. For this, I use every opportunity that arise and do it with fun. While I was visiting my …
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