TÜRKİYE

Budaklı hot springs, surrounded by mountains and accessible to people at different times of the year in the Güroymak district of Bitlis, Türkiye, offered a visual feast under stars twinkling in the crystal clear sky at night. "This hot…

Sivas knife maker Emre Göçeri has made a handcrafted sword from Damascus steel, completing the intricate piece in 11 days. The sword, known for its veined appearance, sharpness, and flexibility, is priced at 110,000 TL ($3100.) Forged…

Excavations at Tavşanlı Mound in Kütahya, Türkiye, have uncovered 3,200-year-old artifacts, including a stone bull-shaped pendant, a piercing tool, and bronze tweezers. The discoveries, preserved due to fire exposure, offer…

Wild geese have returned to Lake Erçek in Türkiye's Lake Van basin, creating a stunning visual spectacle. This region, home to 250 bird species, has seen its wildlife thrive due to improved habitat protection and its designation…

Lithuanian tourist Eoksana Donelaote surprised her husband with a dream vacation to Cappadocia, Türkiye, for his 50th birthday. Known for its unique landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage status, Cappadocia offered a memorable celebration for…

A stunning view formed in the Tekçam Pass at 1900 meters altitude in Erzincan province of Türkiye, which received heavy snowfall last weekend and is now covered by heavy fog. The lowest temperature in the region was recorded as minus…

The restoration of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque continues, with significant progress made in returning its historic structures to their original state. In the first phase, the restoration of the tombs, primary school, and…

The snowboarding and sledding fun continues at the world-famous Palandöken Ski Resort in Erzurum, Türkiye, which offers 87 kilometers of uninterrupted skiing on 55 tracks ranging from 1 to 14 kilometers. "We are waiting for our guests to…

Eastern Türkiye is experiencing severe cold, with temperatures dropping to -22°C overnight. In Erzincan, boiling water froze mid-air when sprinkled, and vehicle windows and doors were covered in ice. Citizens resorted to scraping…

Lake Çubuk, which is surrounded by mountains with windmills, in the Göynük district of Bolu has been covered by dense snow after heavy snowfall, offering its visitors a postcard view. Göynük district was titled "cittaslow" in 2014.…