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Dilek National Park Adventure: Two Wild Boars and a Mysterious Cave

Sitting on Turkey’s Aegean coast, Dilek National Park is a protected green refuge that offers something for every kind of visitor. Turquoise beaches draw swimmers and…

Horse Racing in Turkey: How to Stand Out Like a Local

I don’t have a deep passion for horse racing. I don’t bet, I don’t follow jockeys, I’ve never ridden a horse, nor do I regularly visit…

Top Activities and Sights to Enjoy in Kalkan: 9 Must-Dos

For many decades the small town of Kalkan received little attention in travel writing. More prominent Turkish destinations such as cosmopolitan Bodrum or historic Istanbul attracted…

Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint: How to Visit & What to See

The Panoramic Viewpoint at Esentepe, near Göreme, feels to me like an overly commercialized tourist stop. Many tour operators include it on their Cappadocia itineraries as…

Discover Kayseri: Turkey’s Historic City of Seljuk Splendor

After a 14-hour bus journey we arrived in the Turkish city of Kayseri. I was exhausted and in a sour mood from having not slept on…

Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) to Sultanahmet: 5 Ways and Step-by-Step Guide

If this is your first time in Istanbul, there’s a very good chance you’ll stay in Sultanahmet. Known as Istanbul’s Old Town, Sultanahmet is home to…

Exploring Midyat Old Town: Churches, Culture & Mardin Heritage

It was about an hour’s drive from Mardin to the old city of Midyat. I had hoped to spend the night, but my travelling companion disagreed.…

Why You Should Visit Yalova, Turkey: Top Attractions & Hot Springs

Foreign travelers often overlook Yalova in Turkey, yet for many years Istanbul residents seeking a short escape from city life have favoured it as an ideal…

Devrent Valley: Discover Rock Formations That Spark Imagination

Devrent Valley lies just outside Göreme, the transport and tourism center of Cappadocia. Unlike many nearby valleys, it does not feature cave churches or extensive historical…

Göbekli Tepe: How the Ancient Temple Upended History

Turkey spans an impressive 783,562 km² and has been home to numerous civilizations over millennia. As a crossroads between East and West, the country yields frequent…