Postcard from Urla

MOSHE AELYON
Creative Director at Ceremony Flowers & Events, In Bloom

Urla

YOUR FAVOURITE DESTINATION?

Anywhere in Agean Coast. Both Turkey & Greece

TELL US ABOUT THE STAY? WHERE AND HOW WAS IT?

Bernadette, Alaçatı

Fantastic environment. Well designed experiences. Sustainable and commune living minded. Space for mindful activities and hobbies. A thoughtful gastronomic execution. A place to disconnect from the typical chaos of the new Alaçatı.

ANY GREAT FINDS FROM THAT LAND?

The wine route with 6 fantastic wineries. And many smaller artisans, artists in the Urla region.

YOUR PLAYLIST OR FAVORITE SONG ON REPEAT?

Life by Jehro

Love Story by Monsieur Minimal

MUST VISIT?

Keramikosvourla - a stoneware gallery store

GREAT FOOD? WHERE?

Urliçe - Urla
Od Urla- Urla
Lale Katmerci - Urla
Asma Yaprağı - Alaçatı
Bernadette - Alaçatı (must try the hamburger)
Köşe Kahve- Alaçatı

WHAT DID YOU PACK?

Evet Little - All navy, white mostly stripes, espadrilles, exercise ware, bathing suit, Eda Taşpınar Suntan pil, books

WOULD YOU GO BACK? WHY?

Yes. Because I need slow living and escape Istanbul’s frantic pace.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEXT DESTINATION AND DREAM DESTINATION OR JUST DREAMS:)

My next destination is my beloved Büyükada. I will be taking a self imposed writing retreat for 15 days on my childhood summer heaven.

Moshe Aelyon Urla trees ice cream salt and egg Alaçatı Meyhanesi balcony

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