Return to nature: Maçka’s green highlands and rooted history
Maçka in Türkiye’s Black Sea province Trabzon is located among the city’s green hills. The district is a haven for people looking to spend some peaceful time among nature. Just 28 kilometers from the city center, Maçka is famous for its highlands and unique houses. It also home to a number of ancient churches and […]
The beauty of autumn in Türkiye
There is something magical and beautiful about autumn in Türkiye. The sweltering summer sun cools and a chill creeps into the air. The harsh sunlight mellows, adding new tones and vibrancy to colours, and the green of summer changes to a canvas of autumn browns, reds and golds. The mild temperatures and incredible displays of […]
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 […]