The Wanderlust Guide to the best of Turkey
East meets west to deliver one of the most exotic and diverse destinations on the planet. Here’s how you can make the most of it…
Turkey has long been a crossroads, forming a geographical bridge between the East and West. As a result, its heritage is rich, with ancient Roman ruins, Ottoman palaces, Byzantine monasteries and the First World War battlefields of Gallipoli.
Turkey’s terrain is varied too: there’s over 8,000km of coastline, split between the turquoise Mediterranean and the Black Sea, plus multiple mountain ranges (snow-topped Ararat is over 5,000m), undulating steppes and placid lakes.
A diverse land, and the perfect introduction to the East.
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Looking for inspiration?
The fairy chimneys of Cappadocia top many a traveller’s wishlist and Terry Richardson’s extensive guide to the region will ensure that it more than fulfills your dreams. From planning your trip, accommodation options and different ways of ‘doing’ Cappadocia, Terry’s tips are well worth seeking out.
If trekking is your thing, you’ll want to read David Atkinson’s account of his walk along the St Paul trail. He says it’s a wild and wonderful walk across central Turkey, and if you use homestays you’ll get an inexpensive insight into the region’s people and culture as well.
For something completely different, Amelia Stewart suggests swimming the Lycian Way. Not only does it give you a different perspective on this fascinating stretch of the Turkish coast, life on board a traditional Turkish gullet between dips is pretty sweet too.
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Travel Icon: Cappadocia, Turkey – Terry Richardson
The St Paul Trail, Central Turkey – David Atkinson
Swimming the Lycian Way – Amelia Stewart
