The deep traditions and warm hospitality of the region are as endearing as ever, especially if you venture past the predictable sights and tourist zones.
Turkey is changing fast. And it’s modernizing fast. For a recent vacation, I hit the road in Turkey, with romantic memories (from my backpacker days) of horse-drawn carriages and villages with economies powered by hay, dung, and ducks. While that rustic old world is tougher to find, the deep traditions and warm hospitality of the region are as endearing as ever, especially if you venture past the predictable sights and tourist zones. Turkey has a sparse and frustrating train system, but flights are competitive and bus companies provide easy, comfy, and inexpensive…
