Typical Stunning Landscape

Remember the "easily startled" Sand People from the first Star Wars? Yeah, they actually lived in Cappadoccia. It was filmed in this region! I was afraid they might return....and in greater numbers.

Goreme Part 1 - The Big Walk

May 31st 2010
Goreme is such a sweet place. Largely in existence for tourists wanting a good base from which to explore Cappadoccia, it still retains its village feel. Development of the area has been sympathetic to is surrounds, and boasts no ugly construction or shopping malls (rather a miracle as I don't think there is local authority enforcing this). During the day old men can be found drinking 'cay' (tea) ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Central Anatolia » Cappadocia » Göreme

Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more

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