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Turkey: Relocation/Retirement Gem

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KaÅŸ: Mediterranean Bliss on the Turkish Riviera

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Mediterranean Bliss on the Turkish Riviera I traded in my stressful, high-paying job as a corporate lawyer for the simple pleasures of Mediterranean life along the exquisite Turkish Riviera. I’m now blessed with riches beyond my wildest dreams. Collecting experiences and memories instead of possessions. Counting stars instead of money. Socializing instead of “networking”. Focusing on “being” instead of “having”. This country is a glorious feast for the senses. The pristine natural beauty is unparalleled. Turkey is primarily verdant velvety green mountains, valleys and hillsides with endless coastlines of crystal clear turquoise and emerald hued seas. My chosen peaceful haven, Kas, is located along the turquoise coast, aka, the Turkish Riviera, in Southwest Turkey, abutting the Mediterranean Sea.  A typical day starts by watching the glorious sunrise appearing majestically over the sea with the charming Greek island of Meis in the forefront, its nightlights still twinkling.  Ev...

Extraordinary Doesn’t Happen in the Ordinary: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

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How did I get here? I pondered in disbelief and gratitude as I gazed across the vast swath of the shimmering Mediterranean Sea. I was always taken aback by her sheer beauty, no matter how frequently I stared at her in appreciation. The undulating, velvety verdant green of the majestic mountains cascading down from the piercingly blue skies contrasted beautifully with the pristine, gorgeous turquoise water. Fortuitously, the sun was beginning its slow descent to complete the stunning scenery, casting an ethereal rose-hued golden light over the dreamy view I was enjoying while reflecting on my incredible good fortune. My seaview balcony afforded me a front-row seat for the evening’s events to unfold. I closed my eyes to appreciate the symphony of contrasting sounds, magically blending in a paradoxically peaceful harmony: the buzzing motor scooters, the ubiquitous form of transportation here; the infectious laughter of children running around the piazza in a carefree, chaotic manner; the ...