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Ortahisar · January 2026

Morning in Ortahisar: Stone and Light

Before the sun clears the castle, the streets speak with the stone's own silence. Morning in Ortahisar begins slowly — and that slowness is a gift.

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Routes · December 2025

Sunset from Pigeon Valley: A Walking Guide

This route through the fairy chimneys lets you discover one of Cappadocia's quietest valleys. Everything you need to know to set out at the right time.

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Ortahisar · November 2025

Terrace Mornings: Balloons and Silence

Every morning a different painting. The hot air balloons watched from Anitya's terrace offer one of Cappadocia's most unforgettable moments.

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Food · October 2025

Cappadocia Cuisine: From Testi Kebab to Pottery Tables

The region's food culture runs as deep as its soil. A culinary story stretching from meals cooked in underground shelters to modern tables.

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Stone Stories · September 2025

The Story of Tuff Stone: Millions of Years of Heritage

Cappadocia's rocks were once the sea floor, then volcanic ash, then shaped by wind. To live within these stones is to touch geological time.

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Tips · August 2025

Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia: Everything You Need to Know

Which company, which route, which season, prices, and whether waking at 4am is really worth it — honest answers to all your questions.

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