Where are you going this year? As journeys for a yearly sojourn start taking shape, consider Asia Minor. The climate mirrors our own Southern California weather, with mild winters and hotter summers, ...

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Before 2023, I had yet to travel anywhere in eastern Europe, so I changed that fact by visiting Turkey for a week. Over the years (mostly due to social media), Cappadocia has been growing in ...

Cappadocia looks like a cartoon where an alien desert was sketched and then hot-air balloons were sprinkled on top. It’s gorgeous, a little chaotic, and honestly… a tad confusing if it’s your first ...

How one family had the trip of a lifetime in Cappadocia. Katie Kitamura is a New York-based freelance writer and novelist. Her book, "Audition," was shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize. Her work has ...

The sun had yet to rise when we began our ascent over the stony landscape of Turkey’s Cappadocia region, where so-called fairy chimneys and craggy geologic formations make you wonder if you’re in a ...

The best view of Cappadocia’s distinctive landscape, formed by ancient volcanic eruptions and centuries of erosion, is found up in one of the region’s famous hot air balloons. Picture yourself ...

The best way to see the fairy chimneys and rock houses is not from a balloon in the sky but with feet on the ground. Also known as the Zelve open-air museum, the Zelve valley offers hikers the ...

Uber is now offering hot air balloon rides in Turkey's Cappadocia region for $159. It appears to be part of the company's broader push to diversify its services beyond ride-hailing. The new offering ...