Experiences labelled with 'turkey travel'
The Lycian coast runs along the southern coast of Turkey from modern-day Fethiye to Antalya. Lined by the Taurus Mountain range and facing the azure waters of the Mediterranean, this area of Turkey is speckled with both famous Lycian tombs and hidden monuments, remnants of a civilization that were once a confederation of independent city-states. Nestled between two fingers of the Taurus Mountains that reach down to touch the sandy coastline lies the Kabak Valley, a remote paradise just outside of Fethiye. While most tourists flock here for the surf and sun, it quickly becomes apparent that these mountains and shorelines were once home to the ancient Lycians. One need only walk a few kilometres of the Lycian way—a massive footpath that once connected the ...
Istanbul is a global hotbed for music. Known as the meeting point (and melting pot) of the Eastern and Western worlds, this title holds true for its auditory landscape as well. With an approximate 14 million people calling it home, Istanbul is an ancient city, home to countless different cultural and musical manifestations. You can get lost in Istanbul's music secene by simply following your ears. Immersed in sounds as old as the obelisks and as contemporary as the art galleries that line the Bosphorous Istanbul's music scene is a true melting pot. I flew to Istanbul specifically for the soundscapes, and so ended up in the Beyoglu district, known to be the most artistically dynamic area of the city. Also one of the oldest ...
