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Hot Air Balloons, Cappadocia, Turkey
Hot Air Balloons, Cappadocia, Turkey
  • A guide to visiting Hierapolis

    A guide to visiting Hierapolis

    Resting on a plateau above Pamukkale’s Cotton Castle are the remnants of the ancient town of Hierapolis. With views over the dazzling white travertine terraces and 17 thermal springs, this town has to be home of the original spa break. If you visit Pamukkale I recommend you take a wander through Hierapolis – your trip…

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  • Pictures from Pamukkale

    Pictures from Pamukkale

    Pamukkale means ‘Cotton Castle’ in Turkish and perfectly describes the white terraces, known as travertines, which tread their way down the Turkish hillside. Each pool is created from startling white limestone deposits filled with water from 17 of the natural hot water springs in the area.

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  • Love Valley and the Evil Eye Tree

    Love Valley and the Evil Eye Tree

    A hike through Love Valley in Goreme, a visit to the evil eye tree and a sting in the tail. Read about our misadventures here…

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  • A traditional Turkish breakfast in Goreme’s hidden valley

    A traditional Turkish breakfast in Goreme’s hidden valley

    There’s something about eating outdoors under blue sky on a balmy day that makes the food seem twice as tasty but it was the surprise location of this breakfast that made it so special.

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  • Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia

    Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia

    Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia is still high up on my list of top travel memories. Cappadocia in central Turkey, is known for its valleys, …

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