Category Archives: Turkey

Kaynaklar, İzmir’s sport climbing

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Bryan Keith

Ferda and I first climbed in Kaynaklar in April 2015.  We showed up during a festival weekend and stayed for a few days after to enjoy the climbing when it wasn’t so crowded.  We liked Kaynaklar so much that we came … Continue reading →

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Playing tourist in İzmir

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Bryan Keith

I’ve been to İzmir quite a few times since that’s where Ferda grew up and where her parents still live.  However, until my visit last month, the only sort of touristy thing I’d done in İzmir was climbing in Kaynaklar, … Continue reading →

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Tulip Festival in Kırşehir?

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Bryan Keith

İstanbul makes a big deal out of their Tulip Festival each April.  I’ve never been so I can’t comment on that.  Howerver, I was pretty impressed by the flowers on our recent visit to Kırşehir.

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Tavuk mangal at Etli Döner

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Bryan Keith

The first time I climbed the trad routes at Hurma (Hurma Kayaları), I was surprised to find bolts on Etli Döner.  There are over 1000 bolted routes nearby at Geyikbayırı.  Why would anyone want/need to bolt some of the few … Continue reading →

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Likya Yolu segment: Kaleüçağız to Enişdibi

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Bryan Keith

My favorite place to backpack in Turkey is the Kaçkar Mountains.  I’ve backpacked there three times, and there are many other routes I’d like to do.   I’ve also backpacked in Aladağlar a couple times, and in Sarıkamış, Yenice (Karabük), and … Continue reading →

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