Turkey

Reports

Urfa, Adiyaman, Nemrut and Eastern Anatolia

Here’s a glimpse into life behind the camera, as I take you into Bible Land and the filming of another episode of Word Travels. From a magical sunrise with the gods to nostalgic musings of change, it’s a road trip into history, stopping in Adiyaman, Harran, Diyakbakir, Mardin, Sanilurfa, and a return to Istanbul.

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From Budapest to Istanbul

It starts with a frantic rush to the airport, reflecting on Hungarian hospitality and my adventures at Sziget, the largest music festival in Central Europe. By the time I arrive in Istanbul, led through the bazaars and dripping in sweat, I am overwhelmed by the beauty of the mosques and the friendliness of carpet salesmen. Later, I take a ferry across the Bosphorus for my first steps in Asia, admiring an ancient city where the East and West do the bellydance.

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Selcuk, Koycegiz, and Paragliding in Olu Deniz

A night bus south to Selcuk, where I visit the famous ruins of Ephesus, ruined by cruise ships of tourists. The day is saved with a spring water pool in a mandarin orchard, and a charming pension with generous friends. Further south, to a lakeside town with 2000-year-old rock tombs, firedancing, and late night skinny-dipping booze cruises. A few days later, I find myself 2000 feet in the sky, paragliding above the Mediterranean while learning the true meaning of the word “breathtaking”.

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Of Fevers and Fairy Chimneys - Cappadocia and Ankara

Welcome to the land of fairy chimneys and troglophytes, a truly bizarre landscape shaped by time for dirty minds to run amok. After exploring underground cities and the penile rock forests of this alien world, I decide to investigate Modern Turkey by visiting its capital Ankara, developing a delirious fever in the process. Once again, the kindness of strangers saves the day as I begin to understand what East meeting West truly means.

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Storms on the Black Sea

North to the Black Sea and Amasra, a lovely little town off the tourist track, well deserving of its sleepy reputation. Slamming on the breaks, I watch the storms blow in over Byzantium ruins, chase some chickens and eat large salads. The days slip away fast, so its back to Istanbul to get dizzy watching a Dervish, unsuccessfully haggle at the Grand Bazaar, and draw the curtains on a wonderful Turkish adventure.

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Eat, Sleep, Play

Welcome to the gateway to the East! Turkey is famous for its hospitality, but beware the fine print (ie: that tea might cost you a half hour listening to why you need to buy a rug). read more

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Gonzo Gallery in Turkey

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