<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Trail Travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tailor-made travel experiences across Türkiye, shaped by local knowledge, culture, gastronomy, history and nature.]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/stories-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:12:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.trailtravel.com/de/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Kappadokien zu Fuß: Von Mustafapaşa nach İbrahimpaşa abseits der bekannten Wege]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jenseits der berühmten Täler zeigt Kappadokien eine ruhigere Seite. Die Wanderung von Mustafapaşa nach İbrahimpaşa führt zu versteckten Felsenkirchen, durch die grüne Landschaft des Gomeda-Tals und verbindet zwei Dörfer, die bis heute viel von ihrer Geschichte und ihrem ursprünglichen Charakter bewahrt haben. Wer zum Wandern nach Kappadokien kommt, plant meist einige Tage für die Täler rund um Göreme und Uçhisar ein. Dort wandert man zwischen mondähnlichen Landschaften und den berühmten...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/de/post/wandern-mustafapasa-ibrahimpasa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab24aca890b89c6e30787a0</guid><category><![CDATA[NATUR & AKTIV]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_3bf0ebc007f54ed68a0e9528a8c86432~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Murat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cappadocia Hiking Trail: Off the Beaten Path from Mustafapaşa to İbrahimpaşa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond Cappadocia's famous valleys lies a quieter side of the region. This scenic walk from Mustafapaşa to İbrahimpaşa connects hidden rock-cut churches, lush canyon landscapes, and two villages rich in history and local character. If you've come to Cappadocia for hiking, chances are you've set aside a few days for the valleys around Göreme and Uçhisar, and walked among those moon-like valleys and fairy chimneys. Cappadocia's growing fame has made these spots quite popular, and as you walk,...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/post/mustafapasa-ibrahimpasa-hike</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62867a21af5c246d0288cd</guid><category><![CDATA[OUTDOOR & ACTIVE]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:36:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_3bf0ebc007f54ed68a0e9528a8c86432~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Murat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Cooking Class in Cappadocia: Culinary Traditions on One Plate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best way to understand Cappadocia isn't only by exploring its valleys, but by gathering around a local kitchen table. In Mustafapaşa, generations of culinary traditions come together through recipes, stories, and shared meals. After spending the morning wandering the valleys of Göreme, we head to Mustafapaşa for our cooking class. This lovely village, once known as Sinasos, actually carries three culinary traditions in its history: Turkish cuisine, the cooking of the Orthodox Christian...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/post/cappadocia-cooking-class</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4f686271292d1033db9109</guid><category><![CDATA[GASTRONOMY & WINE]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:07:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_0993cb59817b4e68abffc41611faac9c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_756,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Murat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kochkurs in Kappadokien: Kulinarische Traditionen auf einem Teller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kappadokien versteht man nicht nur beim Wandern durch seine Täler. Manchmal lernt man eine Region am besten an einem Küchentisch kennen. In Mustafapaşa treffen Rezepte, Geschichten und gemeinsame Mahlzeiten auf kulinarische Traditionen, die über Generationen weitergegeben wurden. Nachdem wir den Vormittag mit einer Wanderung durch die Täler rund um Göreme verbracht haben, fahren wir für unseren Kochkurs nach Mustafapaşa. Das wunderschöne Dorf, früher als Sinasos bekannt, vereint in seiner...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/de/post/kochkurs-kappadokien</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab382f4666cd7baa60a9ab8</guid><category><![CDATA[KULINARIK & WEIN]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_0993cb59817b4e68abffc41611faac9c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_756,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Murat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting sages along the way: From Ephesus to Bodrum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between Ephesus and Bodrum lies one of the ancient world's most remarkable intellectual landscapes, a journey through the birthplaces of philosophy, medicine, and scientific thought. Many times, as a travel agent, I get requests on popular sites such as Cappadocia, Istanbul, or Ephesus, the beautiful Greco-Roman city in western Turkey. Usually, if the trip ends around Ephesus, some travelers decide to add a beach stop by Bodrum. I add this extension gladly. However, I always recommend not...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/post/ephesus-to-bodrum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b8ed70469dcf28c47c1ca</guid><category><![CDATA[CULTURE & HERITAGE]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:46:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_a7d15d97f17848439296b97da4ba0af7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Berat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unterwegs zu den Weisen: Von Ephesos nach Bodrum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zwischen Ephesos und Bodrum liegt eine der faszinierendsten Geisteslandschaften der Antike. Eine Reise zu den Ursprüngen von Philosophie, Medizin und wissenschaftlichem Denken. Als Reiseveranstalter bekomme ich immer wieder Anfragen zu bekannten Orten wie Kappadokien, Istanbul oder Ephesos, der eindrucksvollen griechisch-römischen Stadt im Westen der Türkei. Wenn eine Reise in Ephesos endet, möchten manche Gäste anschließend noch ein paar Tage am Meer in Bodrum verbringen. Diese Verlängerung...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/de/post/ephesos-bodrum-philosophie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab3db4cf3eda9a8872836a2</guid><category><![CDATA[KULTUR & KULTURERBE]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_a7d15d97f17848439296b97da4ba0af7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Berat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assos and V'asbos: A Taste of the Northern Aegean's Next Great Wine Country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some places you visit once and check off the list. Others pull you back, year after year, for reasons you can't fully explain until you're standing there again. Assos is the second kind, a small corner of Türkiye's Northern Aegean that never seems to run out of good reasons to return, and this time, one of those reasons has a name: V'asbos. There's a particular kind of June heat that settles over Türkiye's southern coast this time of year, and it's exactly the reason I find myself driving...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/post/assos-vasbos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4a61380e6d4656949aeeca</guid><category><![CDATA[GASTRONOMY & WINE]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:04:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_055f378335c34d7eb88e28439e132043~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Murat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assos &#38; V’asbos: Ein Vorgeschmack auf die nächste große Weinregion der nördlichen Ägäis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manche Orte besucht man einmal und hakt sie von der Liste ab. Andere ziehen einen Jahr für Jahr zurück, ohne dass man genau erklären könnte, warum. Assos gehört für mich zur zweiten Kategorie. Diese kleine Ecke an der nördlichen Ägäis gibt mir immer wieder einen Grund zurückzukehren. Und diesmal trägt einer dieser Gründe einen Namen: V’asbos. Zu dieser Jahreszeit legt sich über die türkische Südküste eine ganz besondere Junihitze. Und genau deshalb fahre ich diesmal Richtung Norden nach...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/de/post/assos-vasbos-wein</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab41e7cc442ab0701b6ff40</guid><category><![CDATA[KULINARIK & WEIN]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_055f378335c34d7eb88e28439e132043~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Murat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis of Ephesus: Where Myth, Motherhood, and Memory Meet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of Artemis did not end in antiquity. In Ephesus, mythology, archaeology, psychology, and living faith continue to overlap, revealing why one ancient goddess still feels surprisingly present today. I was in middle school when our history teacher asked us to write an impromptu essay on a historical figure that inspires us. For me the answer came easily. What better inspiration than Artemis, the beautiful goddess of hunting and abundance? The next class, our teacher returned and told...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/post/artemis-of-ephesus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a49131af239585c47f8dbc5</guid><category><![CDATA[CULTURE & HERITAGE]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:41:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_96578e3859864b6681520fa5bb1ab514~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_807,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Berat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis von Ephesos: Wo Mythos, Mutterschaft und Erinnerung aufeinandertreffen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Die Geschichte der Artemis endete nicht in der Antike. In Ephesos verbinden sich Mythologie, Archäologie, Psychologie und gelebter Glaube bis heute und zeigen, warum eine antike Göttin noch immer erstaunlich gegenwärtig wirkt. Ich war noch in der Mittelstufe, als unser Geschichtslehrer uns spontan einen Aufsatz über eine historische Persönlichkeit schreiben ließ, die uns inspirierte. Für mich war die Antwort sofort klar. Wer könnte inspirierender sein als Artemis, die wunderschöne Göttin der...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/de/post/artemis-of-ephesus-where-myth-motherhood-and-memory-meet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4239a145fa2e5581a0ab1</guid><category><![CDATA[KULTUR & KULTURERBE]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_96578e3859864b6681520fa5bb1ab514~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_807,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Berat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking Into History: The Carian Trail and the Road to Knidos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stretching along the rugged Datça Peninsula, the Carian Trail offers far more than spectacular coastal scenery. This walk to the ancient city of Knidos follows forgotten paths, revealing layers of history, breathtaking landscapes, and stories that have endured for centuries. If you've never heard of the Carian Trail, you're not alone — and that's part of its charm. The trail was the brainchild of Altay Özcan, Yunus Özdemir, and Dean Livesley, three friends who spent four winters starting in...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/post/carian-trail-knidos-hike</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43f012f5f40624272a5e3f</guid><category><![CDATA[OUTDOOR & ACTIVE]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:21:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_5a3ef8bc972c44828c2cbc2471a82573~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Murat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auf den Spuren der Geschichte: Auf dem Kariaweg nach Knidos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entlang der wilden Datça-Halbinsel bietet der Kariaweg weit mehr als eindrucksvolle Küstenlandschaften. Diese Wanderung zur antiken Stadt Knidos folgt alten Pfaden durch eine Landschaft voller Geschichte und Geschichten. Wenn Sie noch nie vom Kariaweg gehört haben, sind Sie damit nicht allein. Und genau das macht einen Teil seines Reizes aus. Die Idee für den Weg stammt von Altay Özcan, Yunus Özdemir und Dean Livesley. Ab 2009 verbrachten die drei Freunde vier Winter damit, alte...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/de/post/kariaweg-knidos-wanderung</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab428d4f840489a270bb287</guid><category><![CDATA[NATUR & AKTIV]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_5a3ef8bc972c44828c2cbc2471a82573~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Murat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Afternoon in Athens: Markets, Meze and Everyday Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Athens reveals itself best on foot. From the energy of Monastiraki and the character of Psyrri to the flavors of the Central Market and the meze traditions that connect Greece and Anatolia, a single afternoon offers an unexpected glimpse into the city's everyday rhythms. It starts, as so many good afternoons do, in Monastiraki. The square hums with the casual confidence of a city that has been doing this — living loudly outdoors — for longer than most civilisations have existed. Secondhand...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/post/athens-markets-meze-local-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33f94a217d21f7fb5ee581</guid><category><![CDATA[GREECE COMBOS]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:15:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_f5b788b0278241838ea1edaeab8371b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Murat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the winemakers: Udo and Hacer from Gelveri Winery]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the historic village of Güzelyurt, south of Cappadocia, a lunch table becomes a gateway into one of Anatolia's most fascinating wine stories. Here, ancient grape varieties, küp winemaking, and a passion for preserving local traditions come together in a truly memorable experience. On a day when we left Cappadocia’s fairy chimney valleys with our guests from Massachusetts, Kate and Douglas, and set off toward Ihlara, we walked under the shade of trees along the Melendiz River, discovering...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/post/gelveri-winery-cappadocia-amphora-wines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a34f0f0356410a3b5a3bc44</guid><category><![CDATA[GASTRONOMY & WINE]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:19:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_e3694079e4ef48f9b5f608fb1c585e57~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_854,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Murat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eflatunpınar: Discovering a Sacred Hittite Spring Hidden in Anatolia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few places reveal the spiritual world of the Hittites as powerfully as Eflatunpınar. Tucked away near Lake Beyşehir, this remarkable spring monument has stood beside flowing water for more than 3,000 years, offering a rare glimpse into one of Anatolia's oldest civilizations. During my travels across Turkey, I’ve encountered countless places that took my breath away—bustling cities, ancient ruins, and dramatic landscapes. But few struck me as deeply as Eflatunpınar, a Hittite monument tucked...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/post/eflatunp%C4%B1nar-discovering-a-sacred-hittite-spring-hidden-in-anatolia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a325fe976e64da425b12ae1</guid><category><![CDATA[CULTURE & HERITAGE]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:22:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_b79c2916ebd748a89c241363c4863995~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Berat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santorini: Slowing Down Above the Volcano]]></title><description><![CDATA[Santorini may be one of the Mediterranean's most visited islands, but its enduring appeal lies beyond the crowds. From the dramatic caldera and cliffside walks to volcanic wines and unhurried moments overlooking the sea, the island continues to reward those willing to slow down. Santorini is the diva of the Greek islands. It’s quite remarkable how, over the past 30 years, it has evolved into a top destination for every kind of traveler — across styles, budgets, and interests. Of course, with...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/post/santorini-caldera-hiking-wine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3458348db1dd0556201bb2</guid><category><![CDATA[GREECE COMBOS]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:54:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_a33f6d022f2342d9b66ea3aec69ef4f7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loukia Leonidou</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount Ararat: Finally Standing on Turkey's Highest Peak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising to 5,137 meters near Türkiye's eastern border, Mount Ararat has long captured the imagination of travelers, climbers, and historians alike. Associated with the story of Noah's Ark and surrounded by dramatic volcanic landscapes, it offers one of the most rewarding trekking experiences in the region. Given what I do for a living and my personal passion for the outdoors, never having climbed Mount Ararat felt like a glaring gap in my story. Having led trekking tours across Turkey and many...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/post/mount-ararat-trekking-turkeys-highest-peak</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3269eb403edb8461f2696d</guid><category><![CDATA[OUTDOOR & ACTIVE]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:51:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_e1bd7804a9d84996909fd7ad9c2b17c8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Murat Örnek</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crete, the Rugged Charm — My Chania]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crete rewards those who look beyond its famous beaches. Around Chania, historic streets, mountain villages, generous hospitality, and deeply rooted traditions come together to reveal a side of the island that feels both timeless and refreshingly real. Crete is not an easy island. It’s big, a little wild, and it asks for your time. You need to drive, explore, and accept that not every kilometer will be beautiful. But if you’re patient, Crete gives back in ways few places do. For me, the magic...]]></description><link>https://www.trailtravel.com/post/crete-beyond-the-beaches</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3406c6217d21f7fb5f133a</guid><category><![CDATA[GREECE COMBOS]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:14:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840f3_f3b4a40fa0bb480081b96a95b4dc3322~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loukia Leonidou</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>