Category Archives: Turkey

Backpacking in Aladağlar

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Bryan Keith

To celebrate the end of Ramadan I met Sabiha at the dolmuş/ilçe bus station in Niğde for a week of backpacking in Aladağlar (sometimes translated as Crimson Mountains; maybe a couple of the photos will show why).  It was an … Continue reading →

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Canyoneering in Akseki

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Bryan Keith

A couple of weeks ago I had the fabulous opportunity to join a group of experienced canyoneers for a descent of Ahmetler Canyon (Akseki, Antalya).  We ended up being 10 people.  Six or seven of the folks are members of … Continue reading →

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The end again, in Safranbolu

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Bryan Keith

I have finished another chapter.  I took two and a half months to cycle from Antalya to Safranbolu.  My plan hadn’t been to end in Safranbolu, but I seem to be ready to change my plans at a moment’s notice.  … Continue reading →

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Eskişehir and some mountain riding to Karabük

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Bryan Keith

I outdid myself this time.  Kütahya to Eskişehir is 78km by the main road.  I took 24 days to cycle between these two cities.  Of course I had some super adventures on the Frig Yolu and a couple diversions in … Continue reading →

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Wild animals in Turkey?

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Bryan Keith

I have now cycle-toured about nine months in Turkey, more than in any other country except maybe the US.  Much of that time has been spent in mountainous areas cycling on small roads connecting one village to the next.  Turks … Continue reading →

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