Ankara is the capital city of Turkey and home to one of the country’s most important buildings. The Anitkabir as it is known in Turkish is the mausoleum of the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The eight column building is the most... more »
Cappadocia Travel Articles
Pottery Adventures in Avanos
Ever since I watched Demi Moore pouting over a pottery wheel in the film Ghost, I could not take the craft seriously. Before that, I had eagerly participated in the skill during Arts and Craft classes at school. Our assignments varied from ...more »
Goreme Open Air Museum
The Goreme open air museum is a popular attraction in the rocky landscape region of Cappadocia. Well known for historic cave churches, it receives thousands of visitors weekly who have traveled from all over the world to see this UNESCO ...more »
The Cappadocian Fathers
Rocky landscapes, cave churches, and ancient underground cities make Cappadocia an unusual destination in Turkey. Many people fondly remember their holidays in the region and especially their trips over the fairy chimneys in a hot air ...more »
The Hot-Air Balloons of Cappadocia
The alarm clock buzzing loudly woke me from a deep slumber. Slowly, I opened my heavy eyes and glanced around. It seemed like an eternity before I remembered where I was. I had changed the familiarity of my home, for a cave hotel in ...more »
The Historical Churches of Turkey
It is no secret that Turkey has a colorful and vibrant past. From the domineering Romans to the banished Ottoman Empire, it has seen civilizations come and go. In the years spanning Turkish history, empires and religions have left their ...more »
The Silk Route in Cappadocia
The silk route is no longer in existence, however, it is still possible to explore the exotic and magnificent cities that lay on its path. Sometimes called the Silk Road, the route was a number of trading paths across the world from the ...more »
The Magical History of Cappadocia
Out of all the places in Turkey, Cappadocia is one that is overflowing with a varied and colorful past. The magical history and culture of Cappadocia has seen civilizations come and go while Mother Nature reined her dominance over the area ...more »
Derinkuyu Underground City
The landscape of Cappadocia is certainly impressive. Fairy chimneys and cave churches make it an exciting place to be. However there are more impressive scenes that lay under the ground of Cappadocia and one of these is the Derinkuyu ...more »
The Cave Hotels of Cappadocia
There are many things to do in Cappadocia that are both unique and an amazing experience. The cave hotels are some of the best accommodation in Cappadocia and they should be your first priority when you are booking your stay. While ...more »
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Mustafa Kemal Ataturk - father of Turks; formed a new country called The Republic of Turkey.