Category Archives: Turkey

Climbing in Kapıkaya, Isparta

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Bryan Keith

The Isparta Valiliği (the provincial government in Isparta) has supported some alternative tourism projects in the province.  In 2014 bolting for sport climbing routes started in the area around the ruined Hellenistic city of Kapıkaya.  The old city is beautifully … Continue reading →

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Crampon practice on Alabelen

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Bryan Keith

Ferda wanted to get out and try using crampons for the first time.  Cemalettin and I thought Alabelen would be a good mountain for a little practice.  It’s easy, short, not-too-steep, and had enough snow (at least up high) at … Continue reading →

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A long weekend in Adana and Hatay

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Bryan Keith

Ferda’s cousin, Tülin, lives in Antakya, and Ferda had a few days off work so we made last minute plans to visit Adana and Hatay.  This area is one of the most densely populated in Turkey.  It is also ethnically, … Continue reading →

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Another quick taste of İstanbul

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Bryan Keith

I’ve lost track of how times I’ve visited İstanbul, but there’s definitely still more to see.  The goal of this quick weekend trip was to visit Ferda’s brother and his wife, Bektaş and Seda, before they moved to İzmir.  I … Continue reading →

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Kocain Mağarası, a small cave

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Bryan Keith

Kocain Cave is a nice, short excursion from Antalya — a short day trip if you do it by car like I did, but a bit ambitious to do in a day by bike.  The route is pleasant with little … Continue reading →

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