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Gentle times at the volcanoes Cappadocia is known for its bizarre landscapes - they are the result of millions of years of volcanic activity and continuous erosion by wind... Category | Nature
Snow-free rocks Sultansazlığı National Park: A freshwater marshland with extensive reed beds that form a labyrinth of canals. For tourists there are wooden walkways... Category | Nature
One bee, two bees... …The shop is quite well known among beekeepers in Amasya. Everything you need for beekeeping can be purchased here: complete beekeeping equipment (hives,... Category | bazaar

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Wet and Dry At the entrance to the national park, next to the bird museum: The Sultan Sazlığı National Park in the Turkish province of Kayseri is one of the most impressive wetlands in Anatolia.... Category | Nature
Unbreakable Order Empties warehouse in Ovacik - boxes with a deposit system: The embossed names ensure that the boxes can be returned after they have been emptied... Category | bazaar
The Chirping at the Volcano Early in the morning I'm out in the rowing boat, the water is calm, only the quiet splashing accompanies me. The... Category | Nature, water
The Will and the Bin I saw these and other empty trash cans on the beach in Şile, while the dunes and the beach around are full... Category | Everyday life, Nature
Thunderstorm at the wind's box seat Looking for the perfect place to sleep, I followed one of those narrow mountain roads that promise to end in nowhere. While... Category | Nature
Bare Leather At one of the main squares in Amasya, a friendly shoeshine boy has set up his little golden work station. Office chair and spare slippers are included... Category | people
Tea, copper, honey Early afternoon in the entrance area to the bazaar in Amasya: The bazaar of Amasya is a lively meeting place full of history and everyday life.... Category | bazaar

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Fresh Times A healthy, happy and peaceful New Year everyone! An early morning in Kıyıköy, a small, idyllic village on the Turkish... Category | Nature
Air vortex in Sivas Near Tepeköy, in the Sivas Province in Central Anatolia: The region impresses with its wide, gently hilly landscape,... Category | Nature
For a tea or two In the middle of the Kemeraltı Bazaar in Izmir, also called Kemeraltı Çarşısı, a historic market and business district of the lively Turkish coastal city, you will find... Category | bazaar, people
Silent Splashing Have a contemplative and peaceful celebration everyone! Beyşehir Gölü, Türkiye's third largest lake and the country's largest freshwater lake, is a... Category | water
Joyful tea in the shade In Lalapaşa, a town in the Turkish province of Edirne near the Bulgarian border, the tea garden - Turkish: Çay Bahçesi - reflects the... Category | people
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Strong, free, alert The Kangal – guardian on paws. In some Turkish cities, like here in Tunceli, you can now also meet free-living or... Category | blog, animals
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Between Leaves and Bears In autumn, Munzur National Park transforms into a colorful paradise. The forests glow in deep reds, golds and oranges while... Category | blog, Nature
Sheep by the river To my right the crystal clear Munzur River rushes, to my left the shaggy sheep bleat, dinner is almost ready,... Category | Nature
Sea, I'm coming In the hinterland of Manavgat: A spectacular country road leads through the mountains towards the coast. The hinterland of Manavgat delights with... Category | Nature

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When the light fades In the late evening, the sky over Lake Beyşehir turns into strong orange and red tones. The largest freshwater lake in Türkiye... Category | Nature, water
Queen of Herbal Bouquets Market in the coastal town of Finike: A piece of traditional country life still takes place at the weekly markets. Many of the sellers... Category | bazaar, people
A Jewel Under Pressure Beyşehir Gölü, Turkey's third largest lake and the country's largest freshwater lake, is a landscape icon of west-central Anatolia - a bright blue... Category | Nature
Tangerine in the head 25 lira a kilo: Green tangerines, first association, not ripe, sour and inedible. But that's not the case. This type... Category | bazaar
In the breath of the mountains In the late afternoon I reached the Munzur National Park. The sun stood deep and immersed the surrounding mountains in a warm evening light .... Category | Nature, animals
The green fruity scent Saturday morning in Finike: When you enter the large market hall, I already have a busy tangle of voices, which is with the fragrance of ... Category | bazaar
Irrigation and rain The Imranlı reservoir, located on the upper reaches of the Kızılırmak River, was created between 1994 and 2002. It serves to irrigate around 11 220 ... Category | Nature, water
Wobbly meal The Kara Haydar’ın Yeri restaurant is located on a rock above the Pülümür river along the Tunceli-Pülümür-Straße, about kilometer 20 .... Category | architecture
Steppe wind and cow dung In an almost deserted region. In the anatolian highlands, where the summer are dry and the winter are long, spreads ... Category | Nature
In the mystical silence Rain day when crossing over a mountain pass over to the Munzur National Park: the park in the East Anatolian province of Tunceli, founded in 1971, ... Category | Nature
Dream routes and bays Hike on the Lykian hiking trail from Cirali to Tekirova: On the way you can always descend to small bathing books and ... Category | Nature
In the realm of vegetables and nuts The market in Karaman, in the middle of the heart of Türkiye, is more than just a place for shopping - it is ... Category | bazaar
Cracks in the postcard On the mountain and overnight stay above the coastal town of Kaş on the Mediterranean on a spectacular evening. The small village of Kaş ... Category | Nature
The Chorus of Golden Jackals and Frogs Evening atmosphere at my sleeping place: Lake Beyşehir in Turkey is not only huge – it is even the largest freshwater lake... Category | Nature
The colored air of the sun In the morning at sunrise on the Mediterranean: Çıralı is a quiet village on the Turkish Riviera, known for its natural beach, the... Category | Nature, water
Ancient Beach Beach Trail: At the exit of the ancient city of Olympos near Çirali. The name is derived from Mount Olympos, today's... Category | Nature
Myra: The rock festival! Marvel at ancient ruins that have breathed history in the south of the country for thousands of years. Myra was an ancient city in... Category | architecture

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The splashing under the pines Pitch on the beach near Gürçamlar: Secluded site with its own small beach under pine trees, with a view of the Mediterranean Sea in the evening,... Category | Nature
Turtles in the garbage Patara Beach is a stunning, 18 km long sandy beach that is not only known for its unspoiled nature, but also as... Category | Nature, water
Fire, wind and time Last rays of sunshine in the evening: The Rose Valley in Cappadocia is a geologically fascinating landscape in Göreme National Park, characterized by volcanic tuff,... Category | Nature
Capricorn, bear and wilderness Early evening on one of the few rainy days of my trip in a Kurdish region, the mountains in the background are already part of the... Category | Nature
Sea and whispering doors Kaş was once a hidden gem on the Turkish Riviera – today, locals, cats, and a lot of visitors share... Category | city
Alley Baker Located in the middle of Kemeraltı Bazar in Izmir, also known as Kemeraltı Çarşısı, is a historic market and business district in the bustling Turkish city. Category | bazaar
The morning ghosts The early morning at Çirali beach on the Lycian coast begins with a colorful welcome. | Turkey Category | Nature
Talking about ... Two women are talking animatedly in downtown Çanakkale. The historic city in northwestern Turkey, located on the... Category | people
Relaxed Meeting Amasya boasts well-preserved Ottoman half-timbered houses that almost overhang the banks along the Yeşilırmak River. In addition, there are... Category | city
New beginning In the morning over the valleys near Alapli on the Black Sea: swaths of smoke, morning fog and sea moisture pulls over the coastal region at sunrise ... Category | Nature
Wondrous Worlds I have never seen a loggerhead sea turtle alive before. That day she swam in a small river that flows into the Mediterranean... Category | animals, water
Çaydanlik on the asphalt On the road in the middle of nowhere: Turkish black tea – or simply "Çay" – is as important in Turkey as... Category | Everyday life