Tag: Unesco

TURKEY: Aphrodisias & Ephesus

TURKEY: Aphrodisias & Ephesus

If you are traveling in Turkey and need some ideas, I can’t recommend enough taking the time to visit one of the most sacred, ancient sites in Turkey originally dedicated to the Mother Goddess dating back to 5,800 BC.  

TURKEY:                     Hieropolis & Pamukkale

TURKEY: Hieropolis & Pamukkale

While spending time in Turkey, do yourself a big favor and find your way to the gorgeous, natural mineral baths & white travertines of Pamukkale and the ancient, Roman ruins of Hieropolis, which was built on top of them.  We are talking UNESCO World Heritage Site.

CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY: Sacred House

CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY: Sacred House

If you  decide to stay in the town of Urgup, there is a special, gorgeous 250 year old restored Greek mansion turned boutique hotel called Sacred House.

CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY: Museum Hotel

CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY: Museum Hotel

With all of the fancy cave, boutique hotels popping up all over the region, it’s hard to pick a base camp.  Do yourself a favor and stay at the simply perfect Museum Hotel.