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I'm Chara K.
Crocheter, Traveler, Blogger, English Teacher, Wife, & Lover of Learning & Creativity.
"I think everything you do in life is ART. The way you love someone, and how you talk. Your smile and your personality. What you believe in...The way you drink your tea."
- Helena Bonham Carter
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Are Turkish Men Controlling? My Experience Marrying a Turkish Man
Let me start off with the simple fact that you do not have to travel all the way to Turkiye, or any Muslim country, to find a man who is...
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Jul 15, 20246 min read
5 Super Simple & Healthy Turkish Meals Under 500 Calories
These Super Easy & Nutritious Under 500 Calorie Recipes can be made my anyone ~ Get a taste of real Turkish cooking!
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Jun 2, 20249 min read
5 Proven Strategies to Travel in Luxury on a Budget
Everyone wants more for less and us humans love a good deal. Following these tips is a big part of the secret to living a traveler's...
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May 26, 20247 min read
35 Beautiful Turkish Girl Names With Meanings
I am one of those people who likes to keep a list of interesting baby names I come across. You know, just in case I might need one. These...
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May 18, 20248 min read
Istanbul Diaries: An American's Tale of Culture Shock in Turkiye Part 2
It is time for part two of culture shock in Turkiye. How many parts will there be? This series is potentially endless. I suppose I’ll...
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May 13, 20248 min read
Istanbul Diaries: Turkish Raki Culture & Alcohol in Turkey
We’ve just come home from a short trip to another province of Turkey and let’s just say that I am feeling well-fed. The scale has been...
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Apr 28, 202410 min read
Istanbul Diaries: Turkish Henna Night (Kina Gecesi)
With the end of Ramadan and the first major holiday following it, wedding season is upon us. This weekend, we have the pleasure of...
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Apr 21, 202411 min read
Istanbul Diaries: Decoding 14 Turkish Gestures
Learning a new culture is a bit like an archaeologist brushing away hundreds or even thousands of years of sand and soil to reach the...
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Apr 7, 20247 min read
Istanbul Diaries: Experiencing Ramadan & Muslim Holidays in Turkiye.
It is 3 o’clock in the morning, a few hours before dawn. You are sound asleep in your bed when you hear a small and a large drum being...
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Mar 10, 20247 min read
3 Things From Turkish Culture That I Will Teach My Children
Four years ago I was backpacking in Turkiye when I met my soon-to-be husband. Four years later, I'm still here and I can tell you that it...
CharaDK
Feb 15, 20246 min read
Europeans Wore Hijabs Up Until 100 Years Ago? The history of hats & headscarves.
"....head coverings played and still play a very large part in virtually every culture from central Asia all the way to Central America...
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Jan 25, 20246 min read
10 Misconceptions about Muslims
There is a lot of fear and confusion around the religion of Islam and the media’s focus on extremist behavior does not do it any favors....
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Jan 22, 20248 min read
The Ethics of Autonomy and Divinity: Personal Freedom In The West vs. Upholding Character In The East.
In the West, the idea of rules and following traditions are ideas set by society to control us and to kill off individuality. Many...
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Jan 11, 20245 min read
10 Top Traditional Must-Try South African Foods That Made My Childhood
As my readers may or may not know, I'm a first-generation South African-American and my parents are both Afrikaaners, born and raised...
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Jan 8, 20248 min read
Everything You Need To Know About Going to Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert from Cairo (what to bring, what to expect, & prices)
Ever dreamed of visiting a Bedouin oasis town and camping in the desert under stars so bright that you can see galaxies strung across the...
CharaDK
Jan 1, 20246 min read
How To Travel For Free As a Non-Influencer
How does a normal person like me get a free trip to Egypt, a free 3-night stay in an all-inclusive resort by the Red Sea, hotels in...
CharaDK
Jan 1, 20246 min read
Foods From Different Countries That Rocked My World
Indulging in mouth-watering foods, being mesmerized by unfamiliar flavors, and exploring different cuisines are some of the things that...
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Jan 1, 20249 min read
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