Turkey is a land of contradictions and connections, where ancient ruins meet modern chaos, and a simple meal can tell you more about the place than a thousand words.
It's here that I ate food so good it felt like a revelation, met Turks who were as curious about me as I was about them, and walked streets where history is layered in stone. I crossed continents on foot, floated above otherworldly landscapes in a balloon, and saw firsthand how this place bridges not just Europe and Asia but the past and present.
Turkey is complex. It’s not always easy, but it’s endlessly fascinating if you’re open to it.
This overview of Turkey doesn’t promise to touch you or sell you a dream; it simply offers the truth of what I’ve seen and experienced. Dive in and see if Turkey is for you.