Walls atop the ridge of Van Castle in Van, Turkey

Van is an interesting city in Eastern Anatolia famous for its traditional breakfasts. It sits on the eastern shore of Lake Van and has a few good places…

Çavuştepe, Turkey

Çavuştepe is an archaeological site in Eastern Anatolia dating back to the 8th century BC. It’s located near the town of Gürpınar, about 25 kilometers southeast of Van.

Holy Cross Cathedral on Akdamar Island in Turkey

Akdamar Island (Akdamar Adası) is the second largest island in Lake Van, located in Eastern Anatolia. It’s home to a historic 10th century Armenian cathedral.

Tomb of Veysel Karani in Veyselkarani, Turkey

Veyselkarani, also known as Ziyaret, is a small town in the Siirt province of Turkey. There’s no real reason to visit unless you want to see the tomb…

Courtyard of Hasan Pasha Han in Diyarbakır, Turkey

Diyarbakır is a fascinating city in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s the largest Kurdish majority city in Turkey and has a lot of interesting sites for visitors.

Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey

Taksim Square (Taksim Meydanı) is the heart of the modern city of Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beyoğlu district and is a major transportation hub.