Hoşap Castle in Turkey

Hoşap Castle (Hoşap Kalesi) is an impressive 17th century castle perched atop a steep cliff. It’s located in Güzelsu, about 50 kilometers from the city of Van, Turkey.

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.

Malabadi Bridge in Turkey

The Malabadi Bridge (Malabadi Köprüsü) is an impressive historic bridge near the town of Silvan, Turkey. We stopped to see it while driving from Diyarbakır to Van.

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.

Karaköy ferry terminal on the Istanbul public transportation system, Turkey

A guide on using the Istanbul public transportation system. Getting around this gigantic city can be overwhelming for newcomers, but it’s got an excellent (and growing) system. Hopefully…

City Lines ferry terminal at Kabataş, Istanbul, Turkey

Most visitors in Istanbul will pass through Kabataş at one point or another. It’s a busy transportation hub located between Fındıklı and Dolmabahçe. There’s not much to see in…