Category Kurdistan
Essential Turkey Travel Tips: From Ancient Sites to Modern Comforts Turkey, where East meets West, boasts a history spanning from Hittite empires to Ottoman splendor. Every stone here tells a story. These practical tips will help you navigate this fascinating… Continue Reading →
Erzurum & Pasinler: Where History Meets Thermal Wonders Erzurum, often called the “Gateway to the East,” stands as one of Eastern Anatolia’s most fascinating cities. Perched at 1,900m altitude, it has served as a strategic military and trade hub for… Continue Reading →
Kars & Ani: A Journey Through Millennia of History On Turkey’s eastern frontier where steppes meet mountains, lies one of the region’s most fascinating sites – the ancient city of Ani. This remarkable time capsule transports visitors to the golden… Continue Reading →
Ararat & Doğubayazıt – Where Legend Meets History The journey from Van to Doğubayazıt offers a visual feast. Traveling along the Iranian border at sunrise reveals breathtaking views of majestic Mount Ararat (5,137m) and Little Ararat (3,896m). This vantage point… Continue Reading →
Van – Eastern Anatolia’s Pearl on a Salt Lake Perched beside Turkey’s largest lake, Van dazzles visitors with its historical treasures and natural wonders. The lake’s extraordinary pH of 9.7 makes it one of the world’s most alkaline bodies of… Continue Reading →
Diyarbakir – Ancient Kurdish Capital & Turkey’s Hidden Treasure With nearly one million residents, Diyarbakir stands as southeastern Turkey’s largest city and the unofficial capital of Kurdistan. Here, 5,000 years of history blend with modern life, creating an atmosphere unlike… Continue Reading →
Mardin – The Crown Jewel of Southeastern Turkey Mardin, often called an “open-air museum,” stands as one of Turkey’s most mesmerizing cities. Perched dramatically on mountain slopes, it offers breathtaking views across the Mesopotamian plains. Legend claims refugees founded the… Continue Reading →
Southeast Turkey: Atatürk Dam, Göbekli Tepe & Urfa – A Journey Through Millennia Southeast Turkey is a historical treasure chest where modern engineering marvels stand alongside humanity’s oldest temples and biblical legends. Consider booking an organized tour from Urfa (about… Continue Reading →
Mount Nemrut – A Royal Tomb Above the Clouds At 2,134 meters (7,001 ft) elevation in southeastern Turkey, Mount Nemrut’s summit reveals one of antiquity’s most spectacular sites – the monumental tomb of King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene, surrounded… Continue Reading →
Turkey and Kurdistan – is an unforgettable travel experience. Ancient ruins, cultural richness and charming landscapes. Kurdistan and eastern Turkey are opportunities to explore less popular travel routes.