Why the cave cities of Turkey's Cappadocia are best explored on foot. The best way to see the fairy chimneys and rock houses is not from a balloon in the sky but with feet on the ground.

Cappadocia is also a historical area, with a history that goes a long way back to1800 B.C., when Hittite settlers used the soft volcanic rock to carve cave dwellings for shelter in the cave room ...

Ali Bozoğlan, 55, had his house destroyed in the devastating earthquakes of February 2023 which killed more than 50,000 people in Turkey and Syria and left cities in ruins.

Plan your magical trip to Cappadocia, Turkey! Explore iconic fairy chimneys, take a hot air balloon ride, discover underground cities, and immerse yourself in rich history and culture.

Lisa Morrow is a freelance writer and sociologist living in Istanbul, Turkey. Her writing has been published in The New York Times, Guardian UK, BBC Travel, World Nomads, Fodors and Hyperallergic.

In-room features include living areas and fireplaces. Courtesy of Argos in Cappadocia. Be sure to check out Argos’ helpful collection of 360-degree photos to preview the rooms and suites in more ...

Where I Went: Cappadocia, Turkey How Long I Stayed: Five days and four nights My Spending Style: I travel like a budget backpacker but like to treat myself (i.e. when in Cappadocia).

Why the cave cities of Turkey's Cappadocia are best explored on foot. The best way to see the fairy chimneys and rock houses is not from a balloon in the sky but with feet on the ground.

This is Cappadocia, central Turkey, famous for its whimsical “fairy chimneys,” to give peribacı their English name. Cappadocia has an abundance of them, as well as rock churches and monasteries.