The Basilica Cistern in Istanbul: Cool on the Inside, Not So Much on the Outside
From the outside, the Basilica Cistern (pictured above) doesn’t look very exciting — especially compared to other dramatic historical sites in the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul — but it’s pretty...
View ArticleNotes From the Underground: Exploring Kaymakli, an Underground City in Turkey
I don't usually take guided group tours — I prefer to sightsee at my own pace whenever possible. But last week when I was in Goreme, Turkey, I was very glad that I decided to see Kaymakli Underground...
View ArticleBuyer’s Remorse: Regretting Not Buying a Rug in Turkey
You know how they always say that in life you regret the things that you didn’t do more than those you did? Well, in my case, it seems to be that I regret the things that I don’t buy more than the...
View ArticleHow to Take a Very Quick Trip to Asia for Just $3
Separated by the Bosphorus, the city of Istanbul spans two continents: Europe and Asia. Like most tourists, we stayed on the European side, specifically in the Sultanahmet, which is the historic...
View ArticleTurkey’s Uchisar Castle Totally Rocks
When I went to Cappodocia, the central region of Turkey whose landscape resembles the American Southwest, I stayed in the town of Goreme, which is famous for the “painted churches” at the Goreme...
View ArticleA Tale of Two Camels
Turkey is hardly the camel capital of its region, but I was secretly hoping to see at least one during my trip. There's camel wrestling in Selcuk and Mulga, but I wasn't going to either place. And I...
View ArticleGuest Blogging About Goreme on Heatheronhertravels.com
I’m back in chilly NYC after a great trip to Grenada. But in cyberspace I’m over on Heather Cowper’s excellent travel blog Heatheronhertravels.com guest-blogging about why it’s a good idea to stay in...
View ArticleEphesus: The Best Roman Ruins in Turkey
Last summer, I spent 8 days in Turkey. While I had ample time to explore the amazing city of Istanbul and the otherworldly region of Cappadocia, I was frustrated that I didn't get to see the rest of...
View ArticleTurkish Coast Hotels: Where to Stay in Kas, Fethiye and Antalya
(Photo of Kapitas Beach by Neil Roach) After Amanda Lobell and Neil Roach left Selcuk, the Turkish town closest to the legendary ruins of Ephesus, they headed down the gorgeous Turkish coast to...
View ArticleExploring the Coast of Turkey From Selcuk to Antalya
(Photo of a Lycian Tomb Near Kekova by Neil Roach) Turquoise water. Ottoman architecture. Lycian tombs. Roman ruins. Amanda Lobell and Neil Roach found all that and more when they traveled along the...
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