Tag Archives: Uzundere

A few historic sites between Yusufeli and Van

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Bryan Keith

The trip with Peter, Amy, Scott, and Stephanie was essentially a ski trip.  However, one of the reasons I love touring in Turkey is you practically trip over history everywhere you go.  I’m still not tired of this, and thankfully … Continue reading →

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Artvin’s worth the effort!

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Bryan Keith

Turks like to travel, and many have travelled a lot in their own country.  When I ask about their favourite place to visit, their eyes light up, they smile, and they start gushing about Artvin. Before we could get to … Continue reading →

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The mountains near Tortum

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Bryan Keith

Eight days of pedalling from Erzurum.  We’re in Uzundere, back on the main highway, about 80 km north of the city.  Sage and I rode a couple loops in Tortum İlçe.  Up and down, up and down.  I’m sure other … Continue reading →

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