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İçli Kofte (Kibbeh)
If we had to name one dish all Turkish people living abroad crave and miss from food at home, this…
Kadınbudu Meatballs
Literally translated, the name of this dish means “women’s thigh meatballs” when in fact it is only a meatball made…
Lahana Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage)
This traditional Turkish dish is another variety of stuffed vegetables which is a category of Turkish cuisine all on its…
Seasoned Rice
It is no secret that Turkish cuisine is the heir to Ottoman cuisine which successfully combined savoury and sweet ingredients…
Börek (Filled Pastry)
If layers of thin pastry filled with spinach, various types of cheese, local herbs or eggplants grumbles your stomach, you…
Piyaz (Bean Salad) with Eggs
Regardless of whether you want to call it a salad or tapas, this meal is the perfect companion to any…
Buttermilk Soup
If you were to make a list of the things served best cold, what would be on it? Diet coke?…
Bulgur Balls with Yoghurt
While non-vegans and non-vegetarians have the infamous Mantı (Turkish dumplings) on their list of favorite Turkish foods
String Beans with Eggs
If you’re on your way to Ankara and are making a pit stop at Çankırı, make sure that you get…
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Seasoned Rice
Rice is not equal. Seasoned rice in the Middle East will introduce you to new flavors. From herbs to incredible spices, a buttery, savory, and comfort plate can combine with any side dishes.
Travel
Have an Unforgettable Iftar with locals
Join us in Jordan to experience the mystical month of Ramadan like never before. Spend five hours with a local family, indulge in traditional dishes, take a walking tour of the city, and end your tour at a Jordanian cafe
Middle Eastern Cuisine
Explore Fresh Middle Eastern Cuisines
The Middle East is home to a rich culinary tradition that dates back centuries. The region’s cuisine is characterized by its bold flavors, colorful spices, and fresh ingredients. Let’s have a look at this ultimate perfect scene!
Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon is a small yet culturally diverse country located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Its unique location and complex history have resulted in a fusion of cultures and traditions from the East and West.
Turkey
Kebab Cooked In Clay Pots
After having spent a day filled with balloon rides, safaris around the canyons and maybe horseback riding Cappadocia, it may please you to enjoy a kebab cooked in clay pots with a local red wine on the side.
Turkey
Bodrum, Turkey
The beautiful Turkish port city of Bodrum sits on a peninsula that stretches from the southwest coast to the Aegean Sea. Known for its variety of sights and attractions. When you visit Bodrum you combine seaside fun with captivating city life and historical influence. It is home to a range
Middle Eastern Destinations
Discover the Hospitality and Rich History of the Middle East
The Middle East is more than just words and pictures in a textbook. Its rich past is reflected throughout its many countries and touches everything from its millennia-old buildings to the stones that lay on city streets. The Middle East’s fascinating stories continue to be told and visitors from
Middle Eastern Destinations
Ankara, Turkey
As the capital of Turkey, Ankara is a beautiful and sprawling city that sits on the bank of river Kizil. It is a hub for the performing arts, is home to the seat of the Turkish government and houses all foreign embassies. It is also well known for being
Middle Eastern Destinations
Palestine
Palestine is a destination unlike any other, with a wealth of cultural, historical, and natural treasures to discover. Whether you’re interested in exploring ancient pilgrimage sites, tasting delicious local cuisine, or immersing yourself in the warmth and hospitality of Palestinian culture, you’ll find plenty to love in this fascinating
Food
Jordan
Sunset shisha
What it takes to spend a night with locals while smoking shisha? It’s an experience unlike any before. With Semsim, you will rediscover new adventures filled with new pleasures.
Food
Seasoned Rice
Rice is not equal. Seasoned rice in the Middle East will introduce you to new flavors. From herbs to incredible spices, a buttery, savory, and comfort plate can combine with any side dishes.
Travel
Have an Unforgettable Iftar with locals
Join us in Jordan to experience the mystical month of Ramadan like never before. Spend five hours with a local family, indulge in traditional dishes, take a walking tour of the city, and end your tour at a Jordanian cafe
Middle Eastern Cuisine
Explore Fresh Middle Eastern Cuisines
The Middle East is home to a rich culinary tradition that dates back centuries. The region’s cuisine is characterized by its bold flavors, colorful spices, and fresh ingredients. Let’s have a look at this ultimate perfect scene!
Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon is a small yet culturally diverse country located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Its unique location and complex history have resulted in a fusion of cultures and traditions from the East and West.
Turkey
Kebab Cooked In Clay Pots
After having spent a day filled with balloon rides, safaris around the canyons and maybe horseback riding Cappadocia, it may please you to enjoy a kebab cooked in clay pots with a local red wine on the side.
Turkey
Bodrum, Turkey
The beautiful Turkish port city of Bodrum sits on a peninsula that stretches from the southwest coast to the Aegean Sea. Known for its variety of sights and attractions. When you visit Bodrum you combine seaside fun with captivating city life and historical influence. It is home to a range
Middle Eastern Destinations
Discover the Hospitality and Rich History of the Middle East
The Middle East is more than just words and pictures in a textbook. Its rich past is reflected throughout its many countries and touches everything from its millennia-old buildings to the stones that lay on city streets. The Middle East’s fascinating stories continue to be told and visitors from
Middle Eastern Destinations
Ankara, Turkey
As the capital of Turkey, Ankara is a beautiful and sprawling city that sits on the bank of river Kizil. It is a hub for the performing arts, is home to the seat of the Turkish government and houses all foreign embassies. It is also well known for being
Middle Eastern Destinations
Palestine
Palestine is a destination unlike any other, with a wealth of cultural, historical, and natural treasures to discover. Whether you’re interested in exploring ancient pilgrimage sites, tasting delicious local cuisine, or immersing yourself in the warmth and hospitality of Palestinian culture, you’ll find plenty to love in this fascinating
Travel
Jordan
Sunset shisha
What it takes to spend a night with locals while smoking shisha? It’s an experience unlike any before. With Semsim, you will rediscover new adventures filled with new pleasures.
Travel
Have an Unforgettable Iftar with locals
Join us in Jordan to experience the mystical month of Ramadan like never before. Spend five hours with a local family, indulge in traditional dishes, take a walking tour of the city, and end your tour at a Jordanian cafe
Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon is a small yet culturally diverse country located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Its unique location and complex history have resulted in a fusion of cultures and traditions from the East and West.
Turkey
Kebab Cooked In Clay Pots
After having spent a day filled with balloon rides, safaris around the canyons and maybe horseback riding Cappadocia, it may please you to enjoy a kebab cooked in clay pots with a local red wine on the side.
Turkey
Bodrum, Turkey
The beautiful Turkish port city of Bodrum sits on a peninsula that stretches from the southwest coast to the Aegean Sea. Known for its variety of sights and attractions. When you visit Bodrum you combine seaside fun with captivating city life and historical influence. It is home to a range
Middle Eastern Destinations
Discover the Hospitality and Rich History of the Middle East
The Middle East is more than just words and pictures in a textbook. Its rich past is reflected throughout its many countries and touches everything from its millennia-old buildings to the stones that lay on city streets. The Middle East’s fascinating stories continue to be told and visitors from
Middle Eastern Destinations
Ankara, Turkey
As the capital of Turkey, Ankara is a beautiful and sprawling city that sits on the bank of river Kizil. It is a hub for the performing arts, is home to the seat of the Turkish government and houses all foreign embassies. It is also well known for being
Middle Eastern Destinations
Palestine
Palestine is a destination unlike any other, with a wealth of cultural, historical, and natural treasures to discover. Whether you’re interested in exploring ancient pilgrimage sites, tasting delicious local cuisine, or immersing yourself in the warmth and hospitality of Palestinian culture, you’ll find plenty to love in this fascinating
Middle Eastern Destinations
Turkey
The country of Turkey, also known as the Republic of Turkey, is a fascinating historical land that combines a heavily diverse set of cultural elements, thanks to its location which straddles Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Over the past years, it has quickly emerged as one of the most
Egypt
Egypt
Egypt is the most populous country in the Middle East with over 100 million citizens and is located in the northeastern region of Africa. Its capital, Cairo is a sprawling and enchanting medieval city that rests on the Nile River. It boasts well-preserved Islamic architecture that makes for the
Experience
Jordan
Sunset shisha
What it takes to spend a night with locals while smoking shisha? It’s an experience unlike any before. With Semsim, you will rediscover new adventures filled with new pleasures.
Travel
Have an Unforgettable Iftar with locals
Join us in Jordan to experience the mystical month of Ramadan like never before. Spend five hours with a local family, indulge in traditional dishes, take a walking tour of the city, and end your tour at a Jordanian cafe
Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon is a small yet culturally diverse country located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Its unique location and complex history have resulted in a fusion of cultures and traditions from the East and West.
Turkey
Kebab Cooked In Clay Pots
After having spent a day filled with balloon rides, safaris around the canyons and maybe horseback riding Cappadocia, it may please you to enjoy a kebab cooked in clay pots with a local red wine on the side.
Turkey
Bodrum, Turkey
The beautiful Turkish port city of Bodrum sits on a peninsula that stretches from the southwest coast to the Aegean Sea. Known for its variety of sights and attractions. When you visit Bodrum you combine seaside fun with captivating city life and historical influence. It is home to a range
Middle Eastern Destinations
Discover the Hospitality and Rich History of the Middle East
The Middle East is more than just words and pictures in a textbook. Its rich past is reflected throughout its many countries and touches everything from its millennia-old buildings to the stones that lay on city streets. The Middle East’s fascinating stories continue to be told and visitors from
Middle Eastern Destinations
Ankara, Turkey
As the capital of Turkey, Ankara is a beautiful and sprawling city that sits on the bank of river Kizil. It is a hub for the performing arts, is home to the seat of the Turkish government and houses all foreign embassies. It is also well known for being
Middle Eastern Destinations
Palestine
Palestine is a destination unlike any other, with a wealth of cultural, historical, and natural treasures to discover. Whether you’re interested in exploring ancient pilgrimage sites, tasting delicious local cuisine, or immersing yourself in the warmth and hospitality of Palestinian culture, you’ll find plenty to love in this fascinating
Middle Eastern Destinations
Turkey
The country of Turkey, also known as the Republic of Turkey, is a fascinating historical land that combines a heavily diverse set of cultural elements, thanks to its location which straddles Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Over the past years, it has quickly emerged as one of the most
Egypt
Egypt
Egypt is the most populous country in the Middle East with over 100 million citizens and is located in the northeastern region of Africa. Its capital, Cairo is a sprawling and enchanting medieval city that rests on the Nile River. It boasts well-preserved Islamic architecture that makes for the
Lesson
Jordan
Sunset shisha
What it takes to spend a night with locals while smoking shisha? It’s an experience unlike any before. With Semsim, you will rediscover new adventures filled with new pleasures.
Travel
Have an Unforgettable Iftar with locals
Join us in Jordan to experience the mystical month of Ramadan like never before. Spend five hours with a local family, indulge in traditional dishes, take a walking tour of the city, and end your tour at a Jordanian cafe
Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon is a small yet culturally diverse country located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Its unique location and complex history have resulted in a fusion of cultures and traditions from the East and West.
Turkey
Kebab Cooked In Clay Pots
After having spent a day filled with balloon rides, safaris around the canyons and maybe horseback riding Cappadocia, it may please you to enjoy a kebab cooked in clay pots with a local red wine on the side.
Turkey
Bodrum, Turkey
The beautiful Turkish port city of Bodrum sits on a peninsula that stretches from the southwest coast to the Aegean Sea. Known for its variety of sights and attractions. When you visit Bodrum you combine seaside fun with captivating city life and historical influence. It is home to a range
Middle Eastern Destinations
Discover the Hospitality and Rich History of the Middle East
The Middle East is more than just words and pictures in a textbook. Its rich past is reflected throughout its many countries and touches everything from its millennia-old buildings to the stones that lay on city streets. The Middle East’s fascinating stories continue to be told and visitors from
Middle Eastern Destinations
Ankara, Turkey
As the capital of Turkey, Ankara is a beautiful and sprawling city that sits on the bank of river Kizil. It is a hub for the performing arts, is home to the seat of the Turkish government and houses all foreign embassies. It is also well known for being
Middle Eastern Destinations
Palestine
Palestine is a destination unlike any other, with a wealth of cultural, historical, and natural treasures to discover. Whether you’re interested in exploring ancient pilgrimage sites, tasting delicious local cuisine, or immersing yourself in the warmth and hospitality of Palestinian culture, you’ll find plenty to love in this fascinating
Middle Eastern Destinations
Turkey
The country of Turkey, also known as the Republic of Turkey, is a fascinating historical land that combines a heavily diverse set of cultural elements, thanks to its location which straddles Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Over the past years, it has quickly emerged as one of the most
Egypt
Egypt
Egypt is the most populous country in the Middle East with over 100 million citizens and is located in the northeastern region of Africa. Its capital, Cairo is a sprawling and enchanting medieval city that rests on the Nile River. It boasts well-preserved Islamic architecture that makes for the
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