In a region that thrives on tourism, like Cappadocia, sometimes it can be hard to find authentic local cuisine. We were only in the area for a short amount of time and I was determined to eat the best Turkish food I could find. This meant a lot research and…
There are like 20 different names for Monk’s Valley so I got confused and wound up in Cavusin. It was a welcomed mistake, similar to how we found the best sunset spot in Cappadocia. We would never have known about it otherwise and we watched a goat give birth on…
Sunsets are underrated in Cappadocia, and understandably so. If you’re in Goreme, chances are you’ve already made special plans to experience the hot air balloons at sunrise, but don’t forget about the magic before the sun sets! By chance, we stumbled upon the most perfect sunset cafe in the Red Valley, and…
There are 36 underground cities in Cappadocia with Kaymakli and Derinkuyu being the most popular among visitors. Kaymakli Underground City is a 30 minutes drive outside of Goreme and a super easy trip to make. Keep reading to find out how to get to Kaymakli from Goreme, the difference between Kaymakli vs….
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Millions of years ago volcanic eruptions covered the entire region of Cappadocia with thick ash. The ash solidified into soft rock, and natural erosion over the years has created the unique geological formations the region is known for. In as early as 1800-1200 B.C, people began tunneling into the soft rock…
Multiple sources highly recommended that our first stop in Cappadocia be the Goreme Open Air Museum. Even the front desk lady at our hotel circled it’s location on our map several times and stated that it was the most important stop. Point taken. A Bit of History Cappadocia has over…
If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve seen a lot of Gaudi while in Barcelona…naturally. We’ve been to La Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera and now Park Guell completes the trifecta. A Bit of History Catalan entrepreneur, Eusebi Guell, commissioned Antoni Gaudi to create the park. At the time it…
Barri Gotic aka Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter is one of the oldest and most historical areas in the city. In fact, some buildings and structures are still standing from the medieval and Roman times, dating back as far as 15B.C. The neighborhood is lively and fun, and you could spend hours wandering…
Along the most popular street in the city sits the oldest cocktail bar in Barcelona, and if you’re not paying attention, you’ll walk right by it. Las Boadas occupies a tiny corner on Las Ramblas; it’s very unassuming with a small door and simple lettering on the outside. Las Boadas However…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With 5 full days in Barcelona, we decided to do a day trip and head out of the city into the countryside. The mountains of Montserrat are not only a sacred place for Spanish locals, but for thousands of people making their pilgrimage here each year. The Montserrat Monastery is the…