Turkey: From ancient rocks in the east to the gates of Istanbul
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From the Orient to the Mountains: From ancient rock-cut cities to the misty cliffs of Sümela
Mydyat, April 2, 2024 🇹🇷 And on we go! The morning after, a few more hugs, and then we’re on our own. It feels a little strange not to be part of a group anymore after almost 6 months. We were so excited to finally set out on our own, choose our own destinations, and…
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The Ride Through Anatolia: Crossing the Heartland
Gülyali, April 9, 2024 🇹🇷 Starting from Trabzon, today’s route takes us along the Black Sea to Gülyali. Our destination is a campsite that just opened last year—let’s see what it has in store for us. The route along the coast is very scenic; towns and villages are strung out at short intervals, and the…
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Ancient Wonders and Natural Wonders: Ancient Footprints
Afyonkarahisar, April 14, 2024 🇹🇷 Today we’re heading to Afyonkarahisar—or simply Afyon, since even the locals don’t use the full name. No idea what awaits us there—it was actually supposed to be a stopover on our way to Pamukkale. After a little over 260 km, we reach Afyon in the late afternoon; the parking spot…
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The metropolis spanning two continents: The Gates of Europe
Istanbul, April 24, 2024 🇹🇷 It seems like these UNESCO World Heritage sites are following us around, because today we’ve “ended up” at yet another one. The town of Cumalıkızık, a few kilometers outside of Bursa, looks back on more than 700 years of history. Strolling through the narrow alleys is really fun, though the…
