Turkey feels like a bridge between two worlds, and it’s impossible not to get swept up in its energy.
Start in Istanbul. The call to prayer echoes through the streets as you sip tea in a café near the Blue Mosque. Wander through the Grand Bazaar, where you can find everything from handwoven carpets to piles of spices that fill the air with their scent. Don’t leave without trying a simit — a sesame-covered bread you’ll see locals snacking on all day.
Then head to Cappadocia, where the land itself looks magical. The fairy chimneys rise up from the earth, and at sunrise, the sky fills with hot air balloons. It’s one of those places you have to see to believe.
The food here is a journey too. Kebab fresh off the grill, baklava dripping with honey, and Turkish coffee so strong it wakes you up with the first sip.
Turkey is a place where every street tells a story. It’s old, it’s modern, and it’s full of surprises.
