Cappadocia is a beautiful region in central Turkey famous for its fairytale scenery, cave dwellings, remarkable rock formations, and, of course, the hundreds of hot air balloons that soar in the sky during sunrise each morning. There is also so much awesome hiking in Cappadocia, that it will take you at least a week to …
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Cappadocia is a well-known tourist destination for hot air ballooning and breathtaking landscapes such as fairy chimneys and rock formations in particular. However, before the hot air balloon industry was even around, Cappadocia was popular for small hikes and historical tours. This region in Turkey is so stunning to explore for so many reasons whether …
With its fairytale landscapes dotted with hot air balloons, stunning rock formations, and exotic cave hotels, Cappadocia is truly everyone’s dream. It’s one of the most romantic destinations in the world and there is nothing more unique than staying in a cave hotel in Cappadocia. There are some truly incredible cave hotels in Cappadocia that …
The Cappadocia hot air balloon experience has become one of the most commonly found items on the world travel bucket list. Imagine seamlessly floating above the historic cave dwellings of Goreme Town with over 100 other balloons at sunrise in what can only be likened to a fairytale scene. It’s an experience you NEED to …
Cappadocia is famous for its fairytale scenery, cave dwellings, remarkable rock formations, and, of course, the hundreds of hot air balloons that soar in the sky during sunrise each morning. However, there is so much awesome hiking in Cappadocia that you will need at least a week to explore the diverse hiking trails in the …
Lake Tuz is an incredible salt lake in Turkey, near Aksaray but also only just over an hour’s drive away from Cappadocia. The lake is remarkable because of its vibrant pink color. Despite how unique this location is, it’s not very popular, and when I visited I enjoyed the entire lake to myself for as …
The Goreme Open-Air Museum is one of the most popular attractions and historic sites in Cappadocia with an audio tour guiding you through the ancient paintings, churches, and cave houses from centuries ago. It is one of the most popular sites to visit in Cappadocia and has an amazing preservation of history. GOREME OPEN-AIR MUSEUM …
Cappadocia is known for its amazing sunrises, where the sky is full of hot air balloons and pastel colors. However, it is also a gem of a spot for sunsets. There are a few great sunset viewpoints in Cappadocia, but the most popular place to watch the sunset in Goreme Town is Lover’s Hill. It’s …
The Derinkuyu Underground City cave system is one of the most remarkable things to see in Cappadocia. Walk down through more than five levels of the cave system, which once housed over 20,000 people and their livestock! It’s one of the must-visit attractions while exploring the Cappadocia region of Turkey. DERINKUYU UNDERGROUND CITY In this …
Cappadocia is a living fairytale destination, filled with awe-inspiring natural wonders. From remarkable geological rock formations to natural caves and incredible valleys. Cappadocia is a must-visit destination when visiting Turkey! I’ve put together the ultimate guide for where to stay in Cappadocia. These 13 hotels are the most highly-rated and best places to stay in …
Cavusin is an off-the-beaten-path location in Cappadocia with an amazing castle, church and a beautiful valley with incredible earth pillars and hoodoos. The Cavusin Church, Cavusin Castle, Cavusin Valley and Cavusin Village are all worth a visit. VISITING CAVUSIN VALLEY, VILLAGE, CHURCH, AND CASTLE In this blog post, I will share everything you need to …
The Zemi Valley Hike is a 6km stretch beginning in Goreme that leads you through a series of caves, arches and alongside a small stream as you keep your eyes open for cave houses and earth pillars! HOW TO GET TO ZEMI VALLEY HIKE I actually had quite a difficult time finding this information online …