Ishak Pasha Palace overlooking Doğubayazıt, Turkey

Doğubayazıt is a frontier town in Eastern Anatolia near the Turkish border with Iran. It’s remote but travelers will be rewarded for their efforts.

Muradiye Falls in Turkey

Muradiye Falls (Muradiye Şelalesi) is an impressive natural site in Eastern Anatolia about halfway between Van and Doğubayazıt. They’re worth a stop if you’re driving through the area.

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.

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.

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…

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.