Turkey Flag Travel Blog

Experience Turkey: Secret campgrounds, ancient ruins, and small towns

In 2013/2014 I completed a six month contract in Turkey. I lived in an artist residency in Antalya with hundreds of other artists and performed close to every night in hotels and resorts. This, of course, was an incredible experience. But even more incredible? The 2 weeks of exploring natural beauties of the countryside afterwards.

A friend and I rented a car and road-tripped the western coast from the city of Antalya to Pamukkale. From there, we then made it to Istanbul for 1 day before driving all the way back to the start. The drive among steep cliff-sides, with views of abandoned beaches, lost ruins, and ancient trees was magnificent. Our trip consisted of zero planning and the spontaneousness of it brought us into days of unexpected blessings.
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Kabak Valley Sunset Turkey Fethiye

The Shambala , Kabak Valley, Fethiye: The Experience

 

Shambala…
If for no other reason, the landscape of the Kabak Valley is enough to make the trip. My stay at The Shambala was a peaceful one; amongst the vibrant colours of the tropical-like scenery and the reflections of ancient civilizations. Good food, great company and breathtaking views. The Shambala welcomed us with free camping in exchange with nightly fire performances for their guests. This was lucky because normally the stay can be a little more on the expensive side.

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