Cappadocia

As many other small villages in Turkey, Mustafapasa, in Turkey ‘s central Cappadocia region, is steeped in Greek Orthodox history , particularly the Ottoman years before the early 20th century Turkish War of Independence, when Turks and Greeks lived side by side in harmony. Author Giles Milton, who featured Turkish, Greek, Armenian and Jewish communities...Read More

Ottoman Palaces: Our top priority when making travel plans after arriving at our chosen destination is always the hotel. Some people want only cleanliness while others are searching for advantages and amenities. We can only select All Inclusive, B&B or room. Another thing which affects our choice is the theme and decoration. Turkey’s travel industry...Read More

On my first visit to Cappadocia in Goreme, Turkey in November 2009, I was like a hot rash all over it. The summer had been officially over yet it was still thriving with backpackers arriving on the overnight bus from Istanbul. Travelers from all over the world seemed to be going there with eager excitement...Read More

In 2010 I first visited Cappadocia’s Goreme Open Air Museum and my writing-up was neither kind nor full of praise. I have accused the guide of incorrect information and my exact words to describe the UNESCO World Heritage site have been … “Goreme Open Air Museum is 13 cave churches that all look the same....Read More

I like to think of Cappadocia as my second home. Even though I get a buzz from going to new places, I adore the familiarity of the region and I’m not the only one because there are many good reasons to visit. Sitting in the central Anatolian region of Turkey, Cappadocia is the country’s third...Read More

Bars in Taksim: I am no longer a night-time guy. I like early waking up and going to bed early. Okay, my drinking days are behind me, and truly. Yet while visiting one of the world’s largest cities i.e. Istanbul – I have wanted to check out the nightlife. The busy istiklal avenue, along with...Read More

The country of Turkey is known for its beaches and ancient ruins, but I bet you didn’t know about the vastly different types of terrain the country has to offer. Turkey could be a nature lovers paradise if you only know where to look. Forests, mountains, beaches and volcanic tuff, Turkey has it all and...Read More

When it comes to the top tourist destinations in the world, Turkey is not topping any lists. But it sure should be. This country is jam packed with amazing things to see and experience. Some of the oldest civilizations in the world held residence here and certain cities feature prominently in the bible. Ancient ruins...Read More