Üçhisar Castle from Pigeon Valley in Cappadocia, Turkey

Üçhisar Castle (Üçhisar Kalesi) is a large rock castle in the town of Üçhisar in Cappadocia, Turkey. It sits within the boundaries of Göreme Historical National Park (Göreme Tarihî Milli…

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…

Mosaic in the second room in the council chamber at Sobesos in Cappadocia, Turkey

Sobesos is an ancient Roman outpost in Cappadocia. Its ruins lie south of Ürgüp near the village of Şahinefendi.

Taşkınpaşa Madrasa in Taşkınpaşa, Cappadocia, Turkey

The small village of Taşkınpaşa is worth a quick stop to see its magnificent madrasa and mosque. It’s located about 20 kilometers south of Ürgüp in Cappadocia, Turkey.

Beyoğlu Municipality Building in Şişhane, Istanbul, Turkey

Şişhane is a small area steps from Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Turkey. There’s a metro station named after the area and Tünel is also nearby.

Assorted daily specials at Çiya in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey

A brief guide on where to eat in Kadıköy, a neighborhood and district with some excellent choices for food and drinks. Most of my experience is in Kadıköy…