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I went to Sinop to visit friends and they showed us around. Sinop is a port city on the Black Sea in Northern Turkey. It is the Northern most point in Turkey. Walking by the sea in Sinop and looking at the view of town made me feel like I was on an island. Sinop is actually a peninsula. Even though Sinop is a small town, it is a unique area with a lot to offer.
Read MoreI wasn’t exactly sure where my friend was taking me. But I knew that this café was in the Taşbaşı neighborhood which is my favorite neighborhood in town. It is the oldest neighborhood in town and the streets are made of stone. I love walking and exploring in this neighborhood because you can see the history throughout.
Read MoreŞavşat is the Black Sea coast's hidden paradise. Far away from Trabzon's lakeside Üzüngöl resort village or Rize's highlands town Ayder, Şavşat rests in tranquility in upper Artvin province. What Şavşat lacks in touristy foot-traffic, it more than makes up for in stunning mountain vistas, lush green pastures, and cool evening air.
Read MoreWhen traveling one of the last things you want to do is pick a bad restaurant. You only have a limited number of opportunities to sample the local flavor, so answering the Where should we eat? question is a high priority. I’ve selected a few of my favorite restaurants that will satisfy your appetite when visiting Rize city center and given each restaurant an award based on what they do best.
Read More“Two roads diverged in a yellow wood…”
So Robert Frost began his famous poem The Road Not Taken. Just above Çamlıhemşin (Cham-luh-hem-sheen) in Rize province the road diverges. The masses turn left to the famous Ayder plateau, a mountain resort town in Kaçkar (Kotch-car) National Park. But the road less traveled— the one veering right—leads to an ancient castle, a cozy cabin, and an off-the-beaten path tour of the Kaçkar highlands.
Read MoreThere are several ways you can measure the success of a trip. Did you see the requisite sites? Did you meet interesting people? Did you return home with at least a little bit of coin left in your pocket? Did you eat all the right foods? This post aims to help you return with no regrets regarding the latter question. Introducing Black Sea Traditional Foods Bingo!
Read MoreIn the hills behind Sinop, a mountain stream and the province's unique geology have collaborated to create a splendid progression of waterfalls.
Read MoreThis two and a half minute video captures the magnificent beauty of the Black Sea region's landscape using time-lapse photography.
Read MoreNestled in the hills 17 kilometers northwest of Vezirköpru in Samsun Province, is a breathtaking lake and rock facing named the Şahin Kaya Canyon.
Read MoreHidden in a cove near the city of Ordu is one of the Black Sea coast's most beautiful beaches, Çaka Plaji.
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