Zeyrek Mosque from the east in Zeyrek, Istanbul, Turkey

Zeyrek is one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Istanbul. It’s located in the Fatih district and contains some important Byzantine structures.

Walking down the path at Saklıkent National Park in Turkey

Saklıkent National Park (Saklıkent Milli Parkı) encompasses the Saklıkent Gorge, which is one of the deepest in the world. It’s located a little under an hour from Fethiye,…

Thermal baths on Karaada in Bodrum, Turkey

Karaada is a small island just off Bodrum, Turkey, in the Aegean Sea. It’s easily accessible via a day cruise from Bodrum.

Bergama, Turkey

Bergama is a city in the Aegean region of Turkey. It’s the home of the UNESCO World Heritage site of ancient Pergamon and is famous for its carpets.

Theatre of Pergamon

The ancient city of Pergamon (Πέργαμον), a UNESCO World Heritage site, was situated at the top of a mesa that formed its acropolis. The acropolis is just east…