The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. While Turkiye — the nation formerly known as Turkey — is full of remarkable sites, its Cappadocia region ...

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 ...

Rising from the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, Turkey, Uchisar Castle is the region’s highest point and a natural rock citadel carved into volcanic stone. Seen here at sunset, the golden light ...

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 ...

Uchisar is the highest point in central Cappadocia and consists of a tiny town built around a tall rock tower, called Uchisar Castle. The town extends a short distance onto a plateau on the south side ...

Tourists viewed the Göreme Open Air Museum, the valley of love, Uçhisar Castle and Sword Valley in the first ride during sunrise. Hot air balloon rides have resumed in Cappadocia, Nevşehir in central ...

Many people say Cappadocia (a 1.5-hour flight from Istanbul) in Turkey is best viewed from a hot air balloon. Experiencing it myself, I’d have to agree, as nothing will prepare you as the balloon ...