Cappadocia, a stunning region in central Turkey, is famous for its unique rock formations, ancient cave dwellings, and hot air balloon rides. With so much to see, and for many people limited time, the best way to experience the Cappadocia’s...
Fener and Balat are two historic neighbourhoods in Istanbul, known for their colourful streets, rich history, and cultural diversity. Having visited Istanbul a couple of times before, I decided to forgo the popular attractions this time, like the Grand Bazaar...
Ankara is definitely worth visiting. It may not have Istanbul’s fame or glamour, but Ankara has a quieter, more genuine ambience. As a solo female traveller, I felt totally comfortable walking around, using public transportation and exploring by myself. I...
Many airlines offer stopover programmes to make long layovers more interesting. When you book a flight that stops in an airline’s main hub, you might have the chance to stay in that city for a few hours to a few nights without extra cost. Some airlines...
The ancient city of Ephesus, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, is rich in Roman and Greek history. The most incredible thing about my visit Ephesus, Turkey was that I had the ancient ruins practically to myself. Friction between Turkey and other...
Cobblestone Streets of Cesme, Alacati, Turkey Arriving In Cesme, Alacati, Turkey I arrived in Cesme, Alacati, Turkey knowing almost nothing about the place. Several Turks, people “In the know,” that I had met from different parts of Turkey said Alaçati and the Cesme...
Turkish Cooking Class I admit it — I am a foodie. I think well-prepared food is a high art as worthy as painting, music, and sculpture. But, I am not an elitist. I think, with proper attention and care, street food, barbecue and home cooking can be as...
Besides staying in a cave hotel, another thing I wanted to go hot air ballooning in Turkey and photograph the amazing landscapes of Cappadocia from the sky. I had been hot air ballooning in Houston once and loved it, but I always wanted to try it again somewhere,...
