Saint George Born in Cappadocia
Cappadocia is known as the birthplace of several saints, but the most famous among them is Saint George, born in the second half of the 3rd century. This Turkish region is incredibly fascinating if you enjoy exploring religious history, as Christians lived here from the very beginnings of the spread of the faith and built […]
Cappadocia History :: Interesting Facts
There are some interesting facts about Cappadocia history I just loved. If you are also a history buff, you’ll share the feeling. We will continue strolling around Cappadocia and I will tell you about it on the way. So, the first glimpse of those incredible natural formations overwhelmed me after roughly 40 kilometers from the […]
Nigde Turkey :: My Cappadocia Story
My journey to Cappadocia was full of anecdotes, hence the one from Nigde Turkey. Surprisingly, it didn’t take too long to reach Cappadocia from our last stop – the grand caravanserai – though it felt like we had been driving forever. The bus bounced along the winding roads of the Taurus Mountains for hours, and […]
Welcome to Sultanhani Caravanserai Turkey
If you are following the Things to do in Cappadocia series, you know that we are just about to enter Sultanhani Caravanserai Turkey on our way to Cappadocia. We traveled another 110 kilometers from Konya, and there was still plenty of bus-jouncing ahead before reaching the famous chimneys of Cappadocia. It’s hard to keep track […]
What is Caravanserai
It’s no surprise that on our way from Antalya to Cappadocia, we came across a genuine caravanserai. What is caravanserai? Well, here are a few facts. Cappadocia was once a stop on the Silk Road, so it had to have resting points for travelers and merchants, as well as for their horses and camels on […]
What to see in Konya Turkey
Although you have hours to go from the Antalya Riviera towards Cappadocia, fortunately, there are a few worthy stops along the way. It’s not just a chance to stretch your legs, but an opportunity to see and learn so much. And so, we are now entering the cradle of dervishes. The town of Konya, Turkey, […]
Who are Whirling Dervishes
People usually know something about the whirling dervishes – perhaps they’ve seen performances inspired by this order in Turkish or Egyptian restaurants, Middle Eastern countries, etc., but there’s much more to them than that. Before planning my visit to the Turkish town of Konya, located in the Central Anatolian region (on my way to Cappadocia), […]
Things to do in Antalya
Things to do in Antalya is a post about this coastal town in Turkey on my way to the wondrous Cappadocia. Prepare yourself for a long ride, though. I am not sure if it’s more distant to come from the west (from the Aegean Sea and Istanbul) or from the southern Mediterranean. Perhaps the best […]
Antalya to Cappadocia :: Our First Stop
Our first stop from Antalya to Cappadocia was a charming town at the foot of the Taurus Mountains with a lovely beach and cozy marina. Being there for a few days, we didn’t just want to lie on the beach but preferred to stroll along the coast. Antalya to Cappadocia A mound could be seen […]
Things to do in Cappadocia
This travelogue is dedicated to things to do in Cappadocia. I am taking you there through unique travel stories (or Glimpses) to see the famous Turkish area Cappadocia in Central Anatolia province. Our journey begins in Antalya on the Southern coast. We are stopping by Konya and Sultanhan and then enjoying the view of the famous […]
Woman behind the wheel
I just have to add one more anecdote from Bajina Basta, and with it we will end this series of the 19th-century Serbia seen through the eyes of the former British diplomat who wrote the book about his trip, and my own – almost two centuries later. Here’s how the story goes. „Where can I […]
“Luxuries” unknown to Europe
The river Drina can be seen sporadically coming from Rogachica village towards Bajina Bashta town. Hidden by lush bushes and linden trees, it pops out to prance a bit, and then it moves out of sight again. You can turn left from Rogachica towards the town of Valjevo, or right to Bajina Bashta. One way […]
Unfamiliar face in a small town
As I was told, down the same street where the Green Wreath hotel was, there was the only working restaurant I could eat in. It was more like a fast-food stand, small, with a glass case, grill in the corner, three tables outdoors, and few insides. But they said the food was „the best in […]
Driving along Drina
When you go further towards the town of Mali Zvornik, that is when the river Drina starts to appear here and there. The road was obviously patched numerous times, making my French “lion” jounce. When you enter Mali Zvornik you begin to enjoy the view on your right. It seems as if the town’s buildings […]
Another Green Wreath
When arriving in Ljubovija town after a shortstop to Banja Koviljaca, the main thing to do was to find a place to stay. We were on the road all day long, tired of driving, of that rain drizzling along the way. The town was small and we did read about a “big old hotel” that […]