Things to Do in Cappadocia

Explore the Valleys of Cappadocia - Bağlıdere Valley (Love Valley)

Bağlıdere Valley for the locals and Love Valley for the thousands of visitors that this valley welcomes throughout the whole year. I had the opportunity to hike this valley during May, one of the...

Explore the Valleys of Cappadocia - Zemi Valley

I have explored most of the valleys in Cappadocia. To get around is quite easy, public transportation is efficient, reliable, and cheap; a single ticket costs between 5 to 8 lira, depending on your...

Opt for the Green Tour of Cappadocia, Turkey

The tour companies of Cappadocia color code their tours. There are Blue, Red and Green Tours. Each tour encompasses different stops. We opted for the Green Tour because it covered the largest...

A Breathtaking Balloon Ride in Cappadocia, Turkey

In the earlier morning twilight, a glow of the impending sunrise begins to outline the mushroom shaped rocks of Gorëme in gold. As I stare out of the van window, my heart races with a combination...

Hiking Mount Vesuvius: a Picturesque Destination

Located in Campania, southern Italy, Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano on Europe's mainland and one of the most dangerous in the world. The volcano's noteworthy aspects include its proximity...

Winging It in South Wales: An Amateur's Guide to the Brecon Beacons

Planning a trip to the South of Wales but not sure where to begin? This article should be particularly helpful if, like us, you are new to hiking, a little bit useless when it comes to navigating...