Cappadocia, Turkiye is one of the world's most famous hot air ballooning destinations thanks to its stable weather and stunning landscape. (Bob Sessions) Buy Photo ...

The Hittites settled here around 2000 B.C. and the word Cappadocia, in the Hittite language, means "land of beautiful horses," although there is no longer evidence of them here.

From bizarre 'fairy chimneys' to subterranean cities, Turkey's Cappadocia region is the real surreal world. By Vicki Haddock, Special to The Chronicle March 16, 2008.

Plan your magical trip to Cappadocia, Turkey! Explore iconic fairy chimneys, take a hot air balloon ride, discover underground cities, and immerse yourself in rich history and culture.

Rooms at Argos in Cappadocia have Turkish antiques lending a rich decorative element, wood-burning fireplaces, and access to outdoor courtyards or terraces.

GOREME, Turkey -- While countless years of erosion shaped the unique landscape of the Goreme Valley, for centuries, residents of the historic region of Cappadocia used the natural resource to ...

Over a wood fire, these early monks would have cooked meat, vegetables and a bagel-shaped bread called simit in pottery containers. ... Cappadocia’s 3,000-year-old winemaking tradition .

Cappadocia, located in central Turkey, is famous for its breathtaking hot air balloons, picturesque valleys, and unique landscapes. While there are several small towns you can base yourself in, I ...