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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride: A Sunrise Adventure

April 11, 2021 By Dave Leave a Comment

Butterfly Balloons in Cappadocia

Dave shares his fears and excitement from going on a Cappadocia hot air balloon ride at sunrise. Learn more about this thrilling adventure.

13 Incredible Things to Do in Cappadocia

March 2, 2021 By Dave

Goreme Open Air Museum

Visiting underground cities and going for a hot air balloon rides are just a few of the many incredible things to do in Cappadocia, Turkey.

Mount Nemrut: A 2,000-Year-Old Mountaintop Tomb in Turkey

February 15, 2021 By Dave

Dave points to the head of Heracles Artagnes Ares

Visiting Mount Nemrut (Nemrut Dagi) in southeastern Turkey stands out as two of the most memorable hours of my six week trip to the country.

13 Best Places to Visit in Turkey

February 6, 2021 By Dave

Dave atop Mount Nemrut

The best places to visit in Turkey run the gamut from pretty beaches on the Turquoise coast to the archaeological ruins of ancient societies.

Bodrum Travel Guide by Turkish Travelers

October 19, 2020 By Akil Kaplancan

Bodrum, Turkey (photo: Dave Lee)

In this Bodrum travel guide, we’ll share our top recommendations for visiting one of the best places in Turkey.

The 8 Most Instagrammable Places in Istanbul

May 15, 2019 By Serhat Engul

Istiklal Avenue - Istanbul

The most Instagrammable places in Istanbul include Istiklal Avenue, the city’s most popular street, and the iconic Galata Tower.

11 Reasons Why You Should Visit Turkey

May 30, 2016 By Guest Blogger

Hagia Sophia

As a meeting point of various empires and a crossroads between the European and Asian continents, we can think of at least 11 reasons to visit Turkey.

The Top 7 Things to See and Do on a Blue Cruise

March 4, 2016 By Guest Blogger

Alaturka Blue Cruise

Swim through culture, history and nightlife along the Turquoise coast of Turkey and nearby Greek Islands on a personalized blue cruise

Bursa Icons: The Grand Mosque and Green Tomb

July 6, 2015 By Dave

Ulucami - Great Mosque of Bursa

Bursa is home to excellent examples of early Ottoman architecture, including the Grand Mosque, Green Mosque, and Green Tomb.

Pamukkale: Turkey’s Cotton Castle

June 25, 2015 By Dave

Pamukkale terraced pools

A collection of photos from Pamukkale (“cotton castle” in Turkish), an otherworldly landscape formed by mineral deposits on a mountainside.

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