Ballooning in Cappadocia
What do the tourist brochures not tell you? Tips to get the best out of your balloon flight in Cappadocia, Turkey.
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Six months in Turkey
Follow our travel experiences, tips on accommodation, dining and experiences exploring Turkey.
Istanbul | Adalar | Bursa | Cappadocia | Feke | Ankara | Alacati | Cesme | SigaciK | Kusadasi | Bodrum | Akyaka | Marmaris |Dalyan | Gocek | Fethiye | Antalya
Tips
Value for money - Expensive in Istanbul, moving to very cheap in regional areas
Security - Great
People - Friendly
Travel - Slow
Length - Six months
When - October-December and March-May
Transfers - Taxis (be prepared for long wait times) and private cars (Tranigo)
Accommodation - Airbnb and Hotel
Tipping - 10% (not expected, but gratefully appreciated)
- May 8, 2022
Epocafe - Gocek
Epocafe is a modern, fresh, quaint cafe located in the magical Gocek in Turkey. Epocafe has a chic coastal style reminiscent of Byron Bay.
- May 7, 2022
Airbnb - Gocek
An Airbnb located in the magical Gocek, Turkey, a place where you arrive and never want to leave, the perfect location to rejuvenate.
- May 5, 2022
Magical Airbnb - Gocek
From the moment you arrive at Epocasa to the moment you leave this magical Airbnb, you truly feel at peace.
- May 4, 2022
Sea Turtle Rescue Centre - Dalyan
We stayed in Dalyan, a small village on the southern coast of Turkey, for a few days. We were only 10 minutes from the Iztuzu beach.
- May 1, 2022
Airbnb - Dalyan
Villa Apollon Panorama is an Airbnb located about 20 minutes walk from Dalyan in a remote location nestled amongst the mountains.
- Apr 30, 2022
Dede Restaurant - Marmaris
Dede Restaurant in Marmaris, Turkey, lets the quality of its food, service and surroundings drive its business.
- Apr 30, 2022
Alice Cocktails & Coffee - Marmaris
Alice Marmaris stands high amongst all the average bars and clubs in Marmaris, Turkey. The mixologists focus on quality over quantity.
- Apr 29, 2022
Pineapple Restaurant - Marmaris
Pineapple Restaurant is one of the few dining establishments in Marmaris, with white tablecloths.
- Apr 29, 2022
Sunset Boutique Hotel - Marmaris
Sunset Hotel Marmaris is a lovely boutique hotel ideally located in the centre of Marmaris in the heart of the historical Kaleiçi district.
- Apr 28, 2022
Halil's Place - Akyaka
Sitting alongside a crystal clear stream fed from the surrounding mountains takes your breath away. Halil's Place is a hidden gem.
- Apr 27, 2022
Alp Suites Safran - Akyaka
Beautiful, modern and stylish accommodation in Akyaya. A beautiful coastal town bordered by mountains, sea, a creek, and Byzantine homes.
- Apr 23, 2022
Airbnb Gumbet - Bodrum
A stylish Airbnb located in Gumbet with a lovely view on the Aegean coast of Turkey, a short 10-minute drive from the centre of Bodrum.
- Apr 23, 2022
Lizaz - Bodrum
Lizaz Bodrum transports you to another world. It is a modern, authentic Lebanese restaurant in the heart of the pedestrian zone in Bodrum.
- Apr 22, 2022
Bodrum Castle - Bodrum
Bodrum Castle is a historical fortification located in Bodrum, built from 1402 onwards.
- Apr 22, 2022
Chinabloom - Bodrum
A quality Asian dining venue on the Aegean sea in Turkey, Chinabloom in Bodrum, is well worth hunting out. It was incredible.
- Apr 21, 2022
Airbnb - Bodrum
An Airbnb perfectly located on the waterfront in the centre of Bodrum amongst beautiful cobblestone alleyways and magnificent views.
- Apr 21, 2022
Divan Pub - Bodrum
Divan Pub in Bodrum Marina has the best potential due to its location and stunning design, but unfortunately, they were skipping a beat.
- Apr 20, 2022
Adayali Ocakbasi - Yalikavak
Adayalı Ocakbaşı is a genuinely magical Turkish restaurant, it gives you the Turkish atmosphere, spectacular service, food and views.
- Apr 18, 2022
Cliff Bodrum Restaurant & Bar - Yalikavak
Cliff Bodrum is the main restaurant in the luxury five-star boutique hotel Allium Bodrum, located on Bodrum peninsula, Yalikavak in Turkey.
- Apr 17, 2022
IKON Happy Moons - Yalikavak
IKON is part of the Happy Moons group located in Yalikavak on the Bodrum Peninsula in Turkey. IKON is a stylish and relaxing establishment.
- Apr 16, 2022
Allium Bodrum Resort & Spa - Yalikavak
Allium Bodrum is a boutique resort hotel with only 36 rooms on the Bodrum peninsula, Yalikavak in Turkey.
- Apr 11, 2022
Airbnb - Turkbuku
This Airbnb in Turkbuku on the Bodrum Peninsula, Turkey matches the photos on the website perfectly - it is absolutely spotless.
- Apr 11, 2022
Sunsets are free - Turkey
As we go through this life journey, we sometimes need to stop and reflect on the beautiful sunsets we are blessed to watch.
- Apr 9, 2022
Fonda Gumusluk - Gumusluk
Fonda is a cafe in Gumusluk on the Bodrum Peninsula and became our local coffee shop. It is located directly below Liman Hotel in Gümüşlük.
- Apr 9, 2022
Gumusluk - Bodrum Peninsula
Gümüşlük is a quaint seaside village and fishing port on the Bodrum Peninsula, Muğla Province, southwestern Turkey.
- Apr 8, 2022
71 Derece - Turgutreis
71 Derece Marina is a rare fine dining restaurant with views of the marina, located in the D-Marin Yacht Club in Turgutreis in Bodrum.
- Apr 8, 2022
Konstanze Pub Bistro - Turgutreis
Konstanza Pub Bistro is a german pub with magical sunset views in Turgutreis on the Bodrum Peninsula, Turkey.
- Apr 7, 2022
Karafaki Erhan Usta - Gumusluk
Karafaki Erhan Usta is a seafood restaurant in Gümüşlük, Bodrum, Turkey and deserves its high google rating of 4.7.
- Apr 6, 2022
Liman Hotel - Gumusluk
What a location, a small boutique hotel right in the heart of Gumusluk on the Bodrum Peninsula with stunning views of the Aegean Sea.
- Apr 6, 2022
Karafaki Restaurant - Gumusluk
Stay strong and resist the other restaurant owners trying to lure you into their establishment. Karafaki Restaurant Gümüşlük is the one.
- Apr 5, 2022
Legend Band - Turkey
We became the legend band groupies; they truly light up the room with their energy and musical talents.
- Apr 5, 2022
Lucky's Club - Kusadasi
Lucky's Club Resto & Bar has you covered and truly ticks all the boxes at Unique Life Style Hotel.
- Apr 5, 2022
Kiwi Restaurant - Kusadasi
You know you're on a good thing when you visit the same restaurant three times over your one week stay in Kusadasi, Turkey.
- Apr 4, 2022
Ephesus - Turkey
After three visits to Kusadasi, we finally made it to Ephesus, one of the world's ancient wonders and a Unesco world heritage site.
- Apr 1, 2022
Tomas Coiffeur - Kusadasi
Our first task for the day when exploring Kusadasi was to find a barber to remove all the unwanted grey and look presentable!
- Apr 1, 2022
Suadiye Marmaris - Kusadasi
Suadiye Marmaris in Kuşadası is a perfect location tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Bazaar.
- Apr 1, 2022
Leila Cafe - Kusadasi
Perfect spot to stop for a quality cocktail drink and to people watch., located across from the boulevard with sea views in Kusadasi.
- Mar 26, 2022
Unique Life Style Hotel - Kusadasi
Unique Life Style Hotel is the epitome of a luxury boutique hotel. A stay here will be a memorable experience in Kusadasi.
- Mar 24, 2022
Sherlock Steakhouse & Pub - Sigacik
A gastropub with the most positive energy, not only a perfect live music venue but a place where you feel you part of the family.
- Mar 24, 2022
Celebi Cafe & Bar - Sigacik
Celebi Cafe & Bar is a small seafood cafe just off the marina in Sigacik. It is an excellent cheap, and cheerful place.
- Mar 22, 2022
Liman Restaurant - Sigacik
Liman restaurant is tucked away in the harbour amongst all the fishing boats with great views of the hills and turbines.
- Mar 19, 2022
Deniz Restoran - Sigacik
Deniz Restoran is a seafood restaurant in Sigacik, Turkey, with beautiful views of the Teos marina.
- Mar 19, 2022
Refreshing Airbnb - Sigacik
We left a piece of us in Sığacık. The people are beautiful, genuine, kind, and full of a unique and lovable energy.
- Mar 17, 2022
Kepler Marin - Cesme
Seriously, this place makes the best cocktails we've experienced in a long time while travelling through Turkey.
- Mar 17, 2022
Medellin Lounge - Cesme
We were strolling back home down the marina and came across Medellin Lounge, and were tempted by the live music.
- Mar 15, 2022
Airbnb with amazing views - Cesme
An Airbnb with uninterrupted 180-degree views in Cesme, Izmir. Most fabulous views and sunsets over the Aegean Sea with Chios as a backdrop.
- Mar 15, 2022
Ferdi Baba Restaurant - Cesme
Ferdi Baba is one of the best seafood restaurants in Çeşme Marina, Turkey. Perfect for a slow lunch whilst enjoying the view of the marina.
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