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.
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.
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.
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.
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 this info will help you navigate the city with ease.
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 the area other than a couple historic fountains.
