Devrent Valley in Cappadocia (also known as Imaginary Valley) is a beautiful valley full of unique rock formations, many of which are said to resemble animal shapes. The beauty of this spot in Cappadocia is that has very easy driving access and isn’t as crowded as the open-air museums and iconic cave dwelling locations. DEVRENT …
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Pigeon Valley (also known as Guvercinlik Valley) is among the most popular hiking trails in Cappadocia, especially because it stretches between Goreme to Uchisar. Along the route, you will find cave dwellings, ancient paintings, earth pillars, and of course… pigeons. PIGEON VALLEY IN CAPPADOCIA In this blog post, I will share with you everything you …
Ortahisar Castle is one of the best viewpoints in Cappadocia with great views stretching all the way to Uchisar and Goreme! This maginificent rock castle of Cappadocia is one of the most magnificent structures to visit while exploring the region. ORTAHISAR ROCK CASTLE IN CAPPADOCIA In this blog post, I will share everything you need …
The Ihlara Valley is an incredible gorge with a stunning river running right down the heart of the valley for 16km within the volcanic rock. It is near the province of Aksaray but is still considered part of the southern Cappadocia region. The Ihlara Valley Hike is great for a relatively easy walk amidst some …
Red Valley is up there with my favorite spot in Cappadocia. The Sharp sandstone ridges glow a deep, vibrant red as the sun burns into the unique landscape in the last moments of the sunset each night. There is a great trail loop or you can drive straight to the sunset viewpoint to chill at …
Cappadocia has a unique vibe and a unique history. Thousands of intact cave dwellings throughout the town make this a location like no other in the world. When you add the daily sunrise hot air balloon show, you create a magical almost fairytale-like atmosphere that draws hoards of tourists to the town of Goreme every …
Rose Valley is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink, especially during sunset! It’s one of my favorite sites to visit in Cappadocia to really delve into the incredible rock formations and colored patterns found in this region. ROSE VALLEY HIKE IN CAPPADOCIA In this blog post, I will share …
Cappadocia has a unique vibe and a unique history. Thousands of intact cave dwellings throughout the town make this a location like no other in the world. When you add the daily sunrise hot air balloon show, you create a magical almost fairytale-like atmosphere that draws hoards of tourists to the town of Goreme every …
It had been 50 days since I’d taken a photo. Not to be dramatic, but that is the longest time between clicks since I first started shooting in 2014. This was mostly due to being back home throughout my surgery but also my first 8 days in Turkey didn’t spark my desire to reach for …
After battling this injury, surgery, recovery lull in my travels and my life, I had begun to feel incredibly stagnant. I hustled hard on the blog during this period of recovery but I needed to get back out into the world as soon as possible. I headed off to Turkey to get things going again …
The Meskendir is a short trail in Goreme that leads you past numerous cave dwellings and historic sites as well as through multiple tunnels. It is quite a shady trail, which makes it a top suggestion for during the middle of the day. HIKING THE MESKENDIR VALLEY TRAIL I combined the Meskendir Trail, Rose Valley …
The Uchisar Castle is in the small, but beautiful town of Uchisar in Cappadocia, Turkey. It’s one of the best viewpoints in Cappadocia and is only a short drive or a small trek from the nearby town of Goreme. I had one of my favorite Cappadocia sunsets here and the Uchisar Valley below was incredible! …