Göreme

A hot air balloon at sunrise has become synonymous with the Turkish region of Cappadocia. In 2018, more than half a million trips were made to this stunning destination, partly due to its favorable climate throughout the year. This week, one photographer brilliantly captured this bucket list experience in Göreme, as hundreds of colorful balloons…

Cappadocia is a relatively small area of Türkiye: from Aksaray in the west to Kayseri it’s about 160km (100mi), while from the northern limit of Hacıbektaş to the southern city of Niğde is about 130km (80mi). Thanks to its well-positioned towns and excellent travel infrastructure, navigating this iconic region is quite easy. Görme, Cappadocia’s main…