The beauty of autumn in Türkiye

Autumn in Türkiye has a certain magic and beauty that’s hard to resist. As the intense summer heat fades, a crisp chill begins to fill the air. The harsh sunlight softens, enhancing the vibrancy of the landscape, as the lush green of summer gives way to a stunning tapestry of autumn browns, reds, and golds. […]

Severe Flooding and Landslides Cause Road Collapse in Artvin’s Arhavi District

In Türkiye’s northeastern Arhavi district, heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding and landslides, causing a section of the main asphalt road connecting the town center to surrounding villages and highlands to collapse. The rising Kapisre Stream intensified the flooding, leading to the collapse of the Ortancalar highway, which serves 17 villages. Repair work is now […]

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 […]

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 […]