Food market in Bursa, Turkey

The bazaars are my favorite thing about the historic city center of Bursa, Turkey. This network of vibrant open-air and covered bazaars along with historic caravanserais are the…

Imperial Gate on the walls of Bursa Castle in Bursa, Turkey

Bursa Castle (Bursa Kalesi) is one of the most interesting places to visit in Bursa, Turkey. It’s surrounded by the old city walls and contains the ancient citadel…

Kızılırmak Bridge in Avanos, Cappadocia, Turkey

Avanos is a town in Cappadocia, Turkey. It’s located north of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Göreme Historical National Park (Göreme Tarihî Milli Parkı) and is often a stop on tours…

Ürgüp, Cappadocia, Turkey

Ürgüp is a town in Cappadocia, Turkey. It sits within the UNESCO World Heritage listed Göreme Historical National Park (Göreme Tarihî Milli Parkı).

Pigeon Valley in Cappadocia, Turkey

Pigeon Valley (Güverçinlik Vadisi) connects the towns of Göreme and Üçhisar in Cappadocia. It sits within the boundaries of Göreme Historical National Park (Göreme Tarihî Milli Parkı) and is included…

Göreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Göreme is the main tourist center in Cappadocia, Turkey. It sits at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Göreme Historical National Park (Göreme Tarihî Milli Parkı).