Bitlis, located in the Eastern Anatolia Region, has a history dating back to 2000 BC. In the time of the Hittites, Assyrians and Urartians, the city was an active settlement. Later, Scythians, Medes and Lydians also came to the city. The historic city, which also hosted Alexander the Great, was transformed into Turkish homeland in the Seljuk and Ottoman times …
Malatya has survived until today by bouncing back after being invaded; and then re-inventing itself over and over. It is one of the most beautiful cities of the Eastern Anatolia Region.
As one of the fastest developing cities of Turkey, Adıyaman includes a part of Atatürk Dam within its border. Having counties in both Mediterranean and Eastern Anatolia Regions, Adıyaman is a province where four seasons coexist. At the north side of the city is Malatya; at the west side is Kahramanmaraş; at the southwest side is Gaziantep; at the southeast …
We fall into Mother Nature’s embrace when we give into our natural longing to live off the grid. We sometimes take to the road with a solid plan, and sometime stake only backpack when we are on the fly. Put simply, camping purifies our souls. We escape from the hurry and the hustle of the big city. We feel our …
Although modern buildings are common in Turkey, the ancient buildings actually draw our attention more. While stone houses have functional limitations, the aesthetic appeal of old stone structures draws many tourists to these historical areas.