We used Kars as a base to visit Ani. Next to the border with Armenia, Ani was once the capital of a medieval Armenian kingdom that covered much of present day Armenia and eastern Turkey. It stood on various trade routes and its many religious buildings, palaces, and fortifications were once amongst the most technically and artistically advanced ...

Season : November 15 - April 15 Best Season : December 20 - March 20 The best snow conditions during the five-month ski season are between December and March, while cheaper rates can be had on weekdays in November and April. Sarıkamış ski center is located near Sarıkamış, 60 km from Kars in Eastern Turkey. The nearest airport is 50 km away. Sarı...

Catherine from South Africa heads back to Istanbul today on a marathon 20 hour bus journey. I wave her goodbye at the front desk of the Hotel. The staff love her so much that they are letting her use the internet behind the front desk. I struggled to get free toilet paper when I arrived. I think they would actually hand over the Hotel to her if ...