Category Archives: Cross-cultural learning moments

Thanksgiving on the Karpaz Peninsula

Posted on November 28, 2013 by lizcameron

It is a windy day here on this wild peninsula, but sunny enough for a t-shirt. We awoke to the sound of the crashing waves of the Mediterranean Sea and not much else. After a traditional Turkish breakfast of tomatoes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross-cultural learning moments, Turkish Controversies | Tagged apostos andreas monastery, Cyprus, dipkarpaz, karpaz | 10 Comments

Bachelors, dudes and dağı: On respecting your elders…and reality TV

Posted on September 15, 2013 by lizcameron

It may come as a surprise that M. and I watch a really trashy American reality television program each week. Namely, I say blushing, we watch programs from “The Bachelor” TV franchise. In this reality series, one man (The Bachelor) … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross-cultural learning moments, Puppets on the move around the world, Turkish Art, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged Arranged marriage, Bachelor, Bachelorette, cross-cultural, elders, etiquette, Reality television, respect, The bachelor, traditions | 11 Comments

Mastering çay anxiety: Playing with gender stereotypes through tea service

Posted on September 10, 2013 by lizcameron

Perhaps it is the constant nausea and dizziness that are a plague to me this week, but I have spent much of my time with eyes closed, trying to remember bits and pieces of “before sick” to occupy my time. … Continue reading →