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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A British diplomat traveled through the Balkans and Serbia in the mid-19th century and wrote a book about his journey. Now, two centuries later, I let him guide me through my own country! This special series, Glimpses of 19th-Century Serbia, is now being transformed into an eBook. The stories and anecdotes that were once below […]
Dubai Facts is a text that will delve into a few more interesting details that deserve mention but didn’t find space in the previous travel stories from this series (Travel to Dubai :: My Story). After everything I have seen, heard, and experienced, I tried to sum up the impressions and all those Dubai facts […]
When it comes to Dubai nightlife or going out for a drink, it requires a bit of planning in advance. A wide range of restaurants and cafes, often located in or around shopping centers, offer a fantastic selection that caters to even the pickiest of tourists. However, if you occasionally want to enjoy a glass […]
Here is my experience with the Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai. Well, let’s start from the beginning. One of the things I promised myself to do if I ever set foot on Emirati soil was to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. I watched a TV documentary a couple of years ago […]
Dubai Creek, which separates the two oldest districts—Deira and Bur Dubai—was home to the first inhabitants of this emirate. After the Baniyas tribe migrated from Abu Dhabi, the new ruler at the time, Sheikh Maktoum bin Hashar al Maktoum, granted various tax concessions to foreign traders towards the end of the 18th century. This attracted […]
© 2024 Glimpses. All rights reserved. No part of the site may be copied or reproduced without written permission. Web Design & SEO Services – Lavit Solutions.
