Category Archives: Turkey

Ani sits about 45 kilometres east of Kars, close to the modern border with Armenia. The vast ruined city spreads across a plateau beside a deep gorge, with medieval churches and city walls still standing across the landscape. If you are visiting this part of Turkey, Ani should be high on your list. For historical […]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen anywhere quite like this, I remember thinking as our minibus navigated the icy road. As far as the eye could see, snow, nearly a metre thick, throttled the landscape like a plush duvet. In the background, the outlines of peaks thrust upward into the milky clouds, but at times […]

The endless snowy landscapes stretched for miles as we made our way over the Anatolian plateau. We were close to Erzincan, a key stop on the 26 hour slow train across Turkey.  “Do you want a kebab at Erzurum?” we were asked, which we shook our heads, no, in response. “I might order another lentil […]

Here are all the Google Maps locations from my Istanbul video! Click through on their names to go to their Google Maps locations. Van Kahvaltı Evi A well-known breakfast spot serving a traditional Van-style spread with multiple cheeses, honey, kaymak, olives, eggs and endless tea. It’s one of the best places in Istanbul to experience […]

Since 2021, prices in Turkey have been, for want of a better word, dynamic.  They’ve been rising quickly since interest rate cuts led to a sharp fall in the lira and rapid price rises across the country.  Inflation officially peaked at around 85% in October 2022, and although it eased slightly through 2023 and 2024, […]

Is Turkey safe? Generally, yes! I’ve travelled the length and breadth of Turkey, and I have honestly never felt unsafe here.  I’ve also spent time as a solo female traveller in Turkey, and with usual precautions, never found it too challenging to travel.  Here are all my thoughts on safety in Turkey! Is Turkey safe?  […]

Is Cappadocia safe? The Turkish hotspot is loved by tourists.  But the media often paints Turkey, and in turn Cappadocia, out to be much more dangerous than it really is.  Here are my thoughts from my trip to Cappadocia and knowledge from travelling Turkey extensively.  Is Cappadocia safe?  Yes, Cappadocia is chilled out, relaxed and […]