How about a trip to Turkey East

Turkey is not a land of mountain lakes which resemble the east Asian steppe countries like Kazakhstan or even parts of South America. Except here. It is a high altitude place with a harsh climate, ranging from bitter, snowy winters to blazing summers. Turkey’s largest body of water, highest mountain and most tumultuous border crossings are found here. But so is a part of Turkey you’ll most definitely not find on a beach in Bodrum, or a bazaar in Istanbul! The term “old town” is often used to describe older parts of a newer city, but the part that people want to visit because it has the most authentic feel and appearance. Well every town here is essentially an old town. New city centres are rare and you feel like you’ve gone back a hundred years or so when exploring this region. So if modern architecture, swanky coffee shops and fine dining are your thing, this is not the area for you at all. But if you’re after a cultural eye-opening, in towns dating back older than most countries, set in beautiful landscapes and an essential need to use what limited Turkish you’ve probably picked up, then this is for you!