1. The material

                        2. Fill the vase

                        3. Fill the fireplace

                        4. Lay down aluminum

                        5. Assembly of your Hookah

                        6. Light your coal

                        7. Smoking your Hookah

How to prepare and make a hookah?

The use of Hookah has become widely popular. From the Middle East to America via Europe, it is impossible to know the exact number of hookah smokers in the world. Hookah, Nargileh, water-pipe, or shisha, the famous Hookah takes different names depending on the location. We now find it everywhere. If, as a beginner, you are wondering how to prepare or make a successful hookah, you will have the answer below.

Definition of a hookah

The Hookah is a water pipe of Persian origin used mainly in Iran and in the Arab world, which allows smoking a mixture of tobacco and molasses. You suck the smoke out through a pipe. Before suction, the smoke passes through the vase filled with water, which in turn refreshes and softens it. The smoke coming from the tobacco pipe can take on a fruity taste. Apple, mint, grape, cherry, pineapple, or mango, a multitude of tastes is accessible to all! Fruit flavors with multiple flavors can create the best cocktails.

Duration of a hookah session

The duration of a hookah is very variable and depends on many factors. Several elements such as the quality of the coal or the preparation of the fireplace (which is done either with tobacco or flavored stones) are taken into account. On average, a hookah can last 30 to 45 minutes using the necessary materials. It is possible to alternate the position of your charcoal to consume well and extend the time. This contributes in particular to heating your stones or consuming your tobacco if you wish to prolong your pleasure. Do not hesitate to remove the ashes, which will be abundant and change the charcoal once it is well burned. The average time for a hookah session may require the use of multiple coals (2 to 4 coals maximum).

Who smokes the Hookah?

Indeed, many questions remain about users of the Hookah. Hookah smokers range from junior to senior categories. Today, the Hookah remains an inevitable reference thanks in particular to its presence in tea rooms and the multiple salons that open around the world. Attracted by its multitude of flavors and its friendly aspect, most smokers like to gather around a hookah to enjoy the flavors of fragrant tobacco. The Hookah allows relaxing and spending a pleasant moment. This is why it is essential to take your time during a session. The smoke created by the Hookah or the sound of air bubbles contributes to a fun atmosphere! At home or in a hookah bar, the Hookah remains above all an impassive, serene and relaxing moment.

How to succeed in his Hookah?

1. The material

To facilitate the preparation of your Hookah, you will need:

• A complete hookah

• Aluminum foil or heating system

• Natural or self-igniting charcoal

• Tobacco

Reminder: We would like to remind you that hookah tobacco is only available for purchase at tobacconists with a sales monopoly. Buying hookah tobacco online from abroad is illegal.

2. Fill the vase

Fill your vase with 2/3 water, to make it simple, flooded the end of the stem with 2cm of water. To have a unique hookah or to opt for the fun side, you can fill your vase with fruit slices and put some ice cubes or LED hookah cubes in it.

To avoid: Do not fill the hookah vessel to the end to prevent any suction of water.

3. Fill the fireplace

If you use hookah tobacco, place it in the fireplace and cut it if you wish, as some users will opt for a finer cut to air out the tobacco when it is well consumed. Hookah stones are composed of a porous mineral coated with flavored glycerin that generates steam. The functioning of hookah stones is similar to that of the electronic cigarette. Also, make sure to arrange them so that they heat correctly.

4. Lay down aluminum

After filling the fireplace, cover it with aluminum foil and make about ten holes with a hookah pick or hookah hole punch. Remember to spread the foil well. We would like to remind you that pre-cut aluminum hookah sheets are available. Also, the holes made must be small and widely spaced.

5. Assembly of your Hookah

After completing steps 1 and 2, it’s time to assemble your Hookah. Place the column rod (or chimney) in the vase containing water and screw everything together. Once the assembly is screwed, place the pipes and, finally, the fireplace. To limit air leaks, check the arrangement of the seals at the level of the vessel, the pipes, and the fireplace. If you, unfortunately, find that one of your seals is defective or if you miss one, you can use a temporary paper towel while waiting to get a new seal. Some hookahs don’t have a rubber seal.

6. Light your coal

It’s time to light your charcoal, which will heat your steam stones and consume your tobacco. For this, depending on the type of coal chosen, it will suffice to grab it with pliers and place it on a heat source (lighter) or charcoal lighter. Once the charcoal is lit, place it on the fireplace and wait for 1 to 2 minutes, time to heat your stones, or consume your tobacco.

7. Smoking your Hookah

As soon as your Hookah is lit, you can start your hookah session and enjoy it perfectly!

Advice: Before starting to smoke correctly, start by gently pulling several times and then enjoy! It is also necessary to add ice cubes to the vase in case you want more refreshment. If you have unfortunately not managed to know that practice plays an essential role in mastering the preparation of a hookah. The days and weeks to come will undoubtedly allow you to improve your skills.

IMPORTANT: To keep your Hookah in good condition we advise you to:

• Change the water in the vase after each use
• Clean your Hookah regularly.

If you wish to buy Hookah and hookah-tabacco from Turkey, please do not hesitate to contact us by mail at  [email protected] or to call us at +90 532 361 5149. We can help you to get in direct contact with producers or provide you everything that you need.

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What is a Gulet?

“It is a yacht combining the charm of the old with the comfort of the new”…

The gulet is a beautiful traditional wooden boat that has its origins in a simple fishing boat and which has transformed over time into a majestic leisure boat.

A gulet is a charming residence that sails on the waves with onboard staff (3 or 4 navigation professionals) attentive to the well-being of holidaymakers on board.

Size of gulet

From 11 to 35 m in length for an average width of 5 to 8 m, there are different categories of gulet ranging from 2/3 stars (standard) to 5 stars (ultra-luxury). In the ports, their majestic lines are admired by all.

Equipment of gulet

The gulets are furnished with great taste and style to offer maximum comfort to passengers. Each cabin (from 2 to 18 depending on the size of the boat) is equipped with double or single beds, portholes, wardrobe, bathroom with shower/WC, and often air conditioning. Bed linen and shower towels are provided. Housekeeping is daily.

At the front, the deck is equipped with mattresses and cushions for sunbathing. At the back, you can relax in the shade of an awning on the vast beach with comfortable beds. A huge table will allow you to take all the meals served during the cruise (breakfasts, lunches, or dinners according to the chosen formula).

On board there is also a fully equipped kitchen where the chef will prepare tasty local dishes, an indoor lounge, a bar, and a sound system for music.

Depending on the gulet, a variety of equipment is offered: paddle, windsurfing, canoeing, traditional fishing, snorkeling, water-skiing, bicycles, board games, books, etc.

Wifi and television with DVD player can also be part of the equipment.

Gulets are equipped with sails but mainly sail under engine so that we are not dependent on winds to establish our route. The cruising speed is 9 knots (16 km/h), and the distances covered during the day are modest. We sail along the Aegean coasts and islands, the sailing conditions are ideal in this region. In any case, no worries, we do not have to worry about anything related to navigation.

The shallow draught allows us to access creeks that are uncrowded and still preserved. For swimming, we choose to descend either by a ladder located on the port or starboard side or, if we are more daring, to dive directly from the deck. A small tender boat allows us to be disembarked on the beaches or to practice water sports (only on the Luxury category). When mooring in the charming little ports, a footbridge at the rear of the boat gives access to the quay.

Renting gulet

The boat can be rented either in its entirety (with family or friends) or only in the cabin (we then share the gulet with vacationers who, like us, have chosen an alternative holiday in all simplicity and conviviality): prices are accessible to all and vary according to the chosen type of gulet and the taken route.

The gulet in history

Originally the gulet was light and narrow wooden boat that was used by fishermen and sponge divers on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, an economically significant activity from 1950 to 1980 in this region.

In the 1920s, the Turkish writer Cevat Sakir Kabaagaçli was sentenced to exile in Bodrum for an anti-militarist article. At that time, Bodrum was an isolated fishing village with its castle-prison reserved for expatriates. What was supposed to be purgatory soon turned into a real paradise for the writer. Having become friends with the sponge fishermen, he sails with them in the gulfs of the region and discovers the beauties of the Aegean coast. His novels echoed his new life and soon attracted the intellectuals of Istanbul. The voyages in gulets in the footsteps of the ancient peoples begin: this was the beginning of blue-cruise.  Since the 1970s, the blue-cruise is no longer a leisure activity reserved for intellectuals; With the development of tourism, fishing boats are being transformed into leisure boats. Today, cruising has become a new holiday concept for sea and nature lovers.

Over the years, the gulets have been modernized and have become authentic floating hotels. Their originally tapered rear has been truncated to increase sleeping capacity.

The construction of a gulet

The majority of the gulets is built in Bodrum and its surroundings, about thirty famous shipyards can be found there as well as in Marmaris, Bozburun, Fethiye, Antalya, İstanbul or on the Turkish Black Sea coast.

Their construction is handmade by master craftsmen on command. They combine the aesthetics of traditional craftsmanship, the most modern technologies, and a comfortable and stylish contemporary design. Originally made of local woods such as pine, mulberry or chestnut, their materials evolved into more expensive exotic woods such as iroko, mahogany or teak. Then to increase their longevity, they currently use wood-epoxy.

Its construction requires 12 to 24 months of work. Depending on the selection of materials and technical equipment, the construction of a raft costs between 300,000 and several million Euros. Thirty years or more is their lifespan, provided that annual maintenance is carried out for painting and varnishing.

The three different types of gulets

Tirhandil in Turkish or trechenderi in Greek

This is the oldest original form that has sailed on the Aegean Sea. It has become sporadic nowadays because its pointed shape on both sides of its hull limits its layout, and its space is more reduced.

Gulet

A elegant shape with a pointed bow, rounded stern, and wide midship beam characterize the classic gulet.

Ketch (aynakıç)

The bow has been raised to add 1 or 2 cabins at the stern to make the gulet more comfortable

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