If you want to do a hot air balloon ride somewhere in Turkey, it has to be Cappadocia. Hot air balloon rides are a beautiful experience but if the landscape – think rugged rocky formations, chimneys jutting out of vast plains and pastel hued natural structures – is as unique as it is in Cappadocia, the aerial view of the hot air balloon ride adds to the thrilling experience. “Flying is for the birds, the sugar gliders and the dreamers. Running is for the emus, the ostriches and the optimists. Walking is for the snails, the lame and the cautious explorer. All that is left are those who are afraid of the night, afraid of commitment, afraid of success and afraid of taking a chance in life. Luckily, I love to soar above the clouds, through the heavens, and journey to far distant galaxies and universes.” ― Anthony T. Hincks This Photo Log would convince you why a ballon ride is worth waking up at a brutal hour in the morning and worth the money you would splurge ...
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Istanbul is one of those impressive capitals I visited many times, but always while on the road and never for the city itself. Despite the fact that I’ve already been to some of the most iconic sites (even went on a family vacation to Antalya) – Turkey is still one of the countries on the top of my travel bucket list . Of course, the famous Cappadocia and Pamukkale are included into my future route. But what about Alanya and Ankara? The old city of Myra and Lycian rock tombs? The charming region of Çeşme? The blue waters of Izmir? – I bet you’ve never heard of those places. Anyway, I’m not even sure I´d be able to fit them all in one trip. In the meantime, let me share with you some highlights from my visit to the impressive Ottoman heritage site – The Topkapi Palace.