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 …
The naïve, soulful appearance of the cherry blossom has always sent my imagination on an epic journey. This special flower, with its delicate, almost ethereal quality, is associated primarily with Japan and indeed has a very special place at the very heart of Japanese culture. There, sakura (cherry blossom) season is heralded as the harbinger of a new chapter or …
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.
As one moves from the West to the East across Turkey, the geography escalates, and northern Turkey in particular offers great variations in topography.
It is a commonly held belief that Muslim countries have little or no connection with wine since consuming alcohol is expressly forbidden (haram) in the religion. However a country full of contrasts like Turkey never fails to surprise you and unless you are unusually well-informed, you will be amazed to find that the country has a vibrant viticulture dating back …