Turkish caravanserai
We went for another 110 kilometers from Konya and there is still a lot of bus-jouncing to do before we reach those chimneys in Cappadocia. There is no way to remember how far it is since all of our focus went down towards tired feet and a bit of back pain. Nevertheless, Turkey is one […]
Stopping at Sultanhan
Cappadocia was once on the Silk Road and hence it had to have resting places for camels, horses, and people on the root. There was one on every 30 to 40 kilometers, considering the distance a camel can endure and cover on daily basis. One of those huge caravanserais was on my way from Konya […]
What to see in Konya Turkey
Although you have hours to go from the Antalya Riviera towards Cappadocia, there are fortunately few worthy stops along the way. It is not just a chance to stretch your legs, but the opportunity to see and learn so much. And now – entering the cradle of dervishes! The town of Konya doesn’t look that […]
Who are whirling dervishes
People usually know something about whirling dervishes – they have seen some entertainment inspired by this order in Turkey or Egypt restaurants, Middle Eastern countries, etc, but they are way more than that. Before I was planning to visit the Turkish town of Konya in the Central Anatolian region (on my way to Cappadocia), the only thing […]
Things to do in Antalya
If wondrous Cappadocia in Turkey is on your bucket list, prepare to take a long ride. 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 way is to go from Ankara and then still spend hours and hours on […]
First stop – Antalya
On the way to Cappadocia Turkey, our first stop was Antalya, a charming town at the foot of the Taurus Mountains with a lovely beach and cozy marina. Being there for a couple of days didn’t just want to lie on the beach, but rather to stroll along the coast. There was a mound to […]
The surreal Cappadocia
This series is dedicated to the Orient. We are traveling there through unique travel stories or Glimpses on the blog, to see the famous Cappadocia in Central Anatolia province of Turkey. We are off from Antalya at the Southern coast, stopping by Konya and Sultanhan, and then enjoying the view of the famous natural wonders […]