A trip to the Kaçkar Mountains
For anyone wanting to experience the beauty of the Black Sea region, head for the Kaçkar Mountains. The range stretches for about 30km, from south of Rize almost to Artvin at its northeastern end. Dense forest covers the lower valleys but above 2100m grasslands carpet the mountain passes and plateaus. The ranges are studded with […]
Hamsi: Turkey’s national fish
Turkey’s national fish, hamsi, or anchovies is more than a fish for the locals of the Black Sea region and whether it is fried or canned, hamsi offers a feast for both humble and rich dinner tables … Surrounded by the sea on three sides, Turkey has been blessed with an abundance of fish. Although […]
Artvin – where you can touch the clouds
With foggy mountains, thick forests and rich culture, Artvin is a place that everyone should visit at least once in their lives… Driving down the roads of Artvin in the Black Sea can sometimes feel like heading to a fairy tale land above the clouds. This dreamlike land mesmerizes its visitors with its mountains, reaching […]
Çay, Turkey’s brew of choice – but what is a çaycı?
The day starts with çay, the day happens in between çay, and drinking çay only stops because no one has worked out how to drink it while they’re sleeping! Those of you who are regular visitors to Turkey will have experienced the culture of çay (Turkish tea). “Cay içer misiniz?” (“Will you drink some tea?”) Turks love […]
Enjoy a stay in a stone lodge at Çameli Taş Konaklar
This post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you. Welcome to the second article on Çameli and Highland Tourism. In this article, we’re going to take a look at the “best place in town” to stay during your visit. Please click […]