Chasing Culture in Cappadocia

*Warning- This post is not for Vegetarians.

The mosque at Avanos.

Last week was Kurban Bayram, which in Arabic is called the Eid-al-Adha or Eid-el-Kebir.  This is a religious holiday that celebrates Abraham’s obedience to God.  He was told to sacrifice his son, which he was willing to do.  At the last moment, after he had proved [... Chasing Culture in Cappadocia]

Dibek…A Restaurant Review

The spices and homemade wine make this one of the best eats in Goreme.

The spices and homemade wine make this one of the best eats in Goreme.

The Dibek resaraunt is conveniently located right in the center of Goreme, which of course is where you find the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cappadocia.  After a tiring slog up, down, around and through rock chapels galore, an evening at Dibek will [... Dibek…A Restaurant Review]

The Pigeon Man

The Pigeon Man in Cappadocia.

The Pigeon Man in Cappadocia.

What is it about pigeons?  They are everywhere I’ve been, all over the world.  People hate them or they love them.  I, personally, don’t want them hanging out on my balcony, but I do like them.  I like watching people with them as well.  They must have some appeal, people feed [... The Pigeon Man]

Ceramics or Hair…Your Choice at Chez Galip

Hair Museum, Avanos

Hair Museum, Avanos

I’m not above stopping to gawk at the crazy promotions shop owners have invented to attract customers.  I’ve been to rattlesnake pits in the southwestern U.S., Wall’s Drug in South Dakota, and of course will stop anywhere that promises a free something or other.

Turkish shop owners are no different. They will lure you [... Ceramics or Hair…Your Choice at Chez Galip]

Fairy Chimneys and Ancient Churches

Fresco in Rock Chapel at Goreme Open Air Museum

Fairy Chimneys in Cappadocia

Fresco in Rock Chapel at Goreme Open Air Museum

A tourist’s dream, Cappadocia has much to offer you no matter what your interest is.  To hike, to photograph, to eat good food, what else is there to life?

Cappadocia evokes a romanticism of the Crusades.  In its unique rocks, eroded over millions of [... Fairy Chimneys and Ancient Churches]

Cappadocia Accommodation – A Review

Traveller's Rest Cave Pension Courtyard

Traveller’s Cave Pension – Goreme, Turkey

Traveller's Rest Cave Pension Courtyard

Are you traveling to Cappadocia?  This pension is a fantastic place to drop your pack for a few days.  As in many Cappadocia accommodations, all the rooms are in caves.  This is part of the experience; just remember that “cave” by definition means damp [... Cappadocia Accommodation – A Review]