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Cappadocia

Seeing Cappadocia By Hot Air Balloon

October 14, 2018January 10, 2015 by Shawna Newman
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Once you start planning a trip to Cappadocia, it is hard to avoid the countless blog posts and travel recommendations on seeing the region from the air. In fact, it seems that this is one of the most (if not THE most) popular things to do on a visit to this area of Turkey. And … Read more

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Cappadocia Hiking: Exploring Çavuşin

October 14, 2018December 26, 2014 by Shawna Newman
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From where I stayed in Göreme, getting to Çavuşin was very easy. I’d guess that it was less than 3 kilometers total and I walked it. The most direct route between the two is to just walk along the main road that heads toward Avanos (the opposite direction from Uçhisar). The village of Çavuşin is … Read more

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Hiking from Göreme to Paşabağı Valley in Cappadocia

October 14, 2018December 12, 2014 by Shawna Newman
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While I was staying in Göreme, I knew that I definitely wanted to make my way over to Paşabağı Valley. This area is also known as Monks Valley and it is probably the most well-known and visited place the area for seeing fairy chimneys. There seem to be more of these rock formations concentrated in … Read more

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Hiking From Göreme to Uçhisar in Cappadocia

October 14, 2018November 25, 2014 by Shawna Newman
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When talking with the owners of the hotel where I was staying in Göreme, they suggested a hike up to Uçhisar castle. You can see the castle from pretty much any point in Göreme and it doesn’t look all that far away. I was told that visiting the castle is a definite must-do while visiting Cappadocia. So, I set … Read more

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Hiking and Climbing Pigeon Valley in Cappadocia

October 14, 2018November 9, 2014 by Shawna Newman

Since I stayed in Göreme while visiting Cappadocia, the trail through Pigeon Valley was one of the closest ones to my hotel. In all honesty the day that I did this hike my intention was to hike up to Uçhisar to see the castle (you can see it in the far distance in the center of the … Read more

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Where To Stay In Cappadocia For Easy Access To Hiking Trails (& Bike Rentals)

October 14, 2018November 8, 2014 by Shawna Newman
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If you are planning a trip to the Cappadocia region of Turkey for a bit of hiking, then it helps to choose a place to stay that gives you the most access to trails without the need for a taxi or other transport. When I planned my trip, the first thing that I did was … Read more

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