Traveling from Antalya to Pamukkale is possible not only on a bus or private tour. It can be quite an adventure to go by car.  We have just returned from our 3-day mini road trip to Pamukkale and I wanted to write down all the highlights of this trip while it is still fresh in my memory. It was amazing.…

Two months ago when my mama came to visit, we decided to take her on a one-week road trip from Antalya to Fethiye and back to Antalya. Yes, I know, spending so much time on such a short distance may seem like a lot. But we wanted to take it really slowly. With many cute villages, ancient sites and beautiful…

Is it worth renting a car in Antalya? Is it safe to hire a car and drive in the Antalya region? These are some of the most popular questions people ask me after reading my guide to driving in Turkey.  So I decided to write a separate post and share a few peculiarities about car hire in Antalya as well…

One of the places to visit near Antalya, in my opinion, is the village of Çakırlar. It is situated at the foot of the mountains within the city limit and is famous for Turkish breakfasts served all day long. This village attracts many people (mainly locals) who love coming here to escape busy city life, eat freshly made food that…