From eating my way around Istanbul, and seeing the incredible mosques, to beach times in Alanya, to hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, and exploring the cave cities in the region, find out the best places to travel to in Turkey here.
Happy exploring!
When it comes to unique places to stay, Cappadocia wins hands down! The region is known for its elaborate network of caves, with whole towns and villages carved underground and into the rock faces.
When you visit towns like Goreme, it’s incredible to think that whole lifetimes were spent in a hidden city, with homes, churches, workshops and even wineries all tucked away out of sight inside caves and fairy chimneys. In fact, to truly understand more about how people lived, I’d recommend taking a tour of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu so you can explore the ancient towns built deep into the ground.
Want to travel from Istanbul to Cappadocia – one of the most unique places in Turkey? Find out how to travel to the region by car, bus and plane. If you’re planning a holiday to Turkey, I’d recommend starting in Istanbul, then travelling to Cappadocia for a few days, and…
From staying in a cave hotel and exploring the fairy chimneys, to taking to the skies in a hot air balloon, there are so many amazing things to do in Cappadocia, Turkey. Cappadocia isn’t like anywhere else in the world. With its unique rock formations, you’ll feel like you’ve landed…
Time to explore the historical side of Alanya in Turkey. I’m a little ashamed to admit that I’m not a history buff. People assume those who travel lots, have brains filled with historical dates and political facts. Dates often escape me, I mix kings and queens up, and don’t get me…
A traditional Hamam in Alanya isn’t necessarily a relaxing spa experience…! “While you’re here you should definitely try a traditional Turkish bath.” These were the words of one of my guides when I arrived in Alanya, Turkey a few weeks ago. Over three days I was whisked from beaches to caves…