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Sep 30, 2018
3 min

Enjoy A Delicious Morning Cup of Joe? Thank A Turk!

It is safe to say that were it not for the Turks, coffee would not be the world’s favorite caffeinated beverage. Let me explain.

Will Rockett

Sep 30, 2018
4 min

The Keeper of the Coffee

Turkish coffee is not something to be ordered in a drive-thru and consumed in rush hour on the way to work. It is a time honored experience.

Will Rockett

May 25, 2018
1 min

Memorial Day in Normandy

In 2017, I had the opportunity to attend the Memorial Day ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. It was a privilege to...

Will Rockett

May 7, 2018
3 min

Şalgam - Adana's Medicinal Miracle

Şalgam (pronounced shalgam) is a drink that provokes a strong reaction for all who have tasted the blood-red brew.

Will Rockett

Oct 1, 2015
3 min

Crimson Gold

September in Adana always brings three things: slight relief from the soul-crushing heat and humidity, smoke wafting into the city from...

Will Rockett

Jan 6, 2015
5 min

Balloon Ride Over Cappadocia

We weave in between the valley walls and the massive rock formations that make Cappadocia famous. Quite frankly, I am terrified.

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