Kaş … I first visited Kas in 1984, and fell in love with it. It's small and quiet, with good food and great daily boat trips. Close to ruins and to Patara Beach.
I've just come back from Kusadasi. I had the best time of my life. I had never been to Turkey before, but I would certainly recommend it to anyone. The food is nice, couldn't meet nicer people, you get treated like royalty, and it's cheap.
We have been to Georgia lately. Armenia was not in our plans,
but we have been advised to make it to Armenia as far as we have
been already in the Caucasus. Our stay was very short -- two days in Yerevan, and two days in Dilijan. We found Yerevan a cool city, and Dilijan a natural beauty! In Yerevan people were understanding and all was in good order. I wished we could stay longer discovering Armenia, but we had to be back soon.
I visited Mitzpe Ramon in September 2003. And I was the happiest woman in the world there. There it is -- pure, genuine, wonderful paradise.
We had a great three days in Pamukkale. A great day trip is Aphrodisias, it has a great stadium and museum.
Jerusalem is stunning, get there any way you can. I backpacked for less than $20 per day.
As for Denizli overall I have to say it is nice, but not really a place to see much -- it's just a regular little town. It is very close to Pamukkale and Hierapolis, etc.
Koycegiz … Now a nature and wildlife preserve, this area is a real paradise with its rare and beautiful setting, and with a history going back to 3500 B.C. The town centre, positioned on the lakeside, is unlike any holiday resort. Only on Mondays when there is a large market do you get an influx of both Turks from the surrounding villages and tourists who often arrive by boat. For those seeking peace and quiet it is an ideal destination any season. The Lake of Köycegiz is described as "as smooth as glass" till noon and suitable for wind surfing in the afternoon. It contains almost every kind of seafood including crab. You can take a trip by boat to Dalyan over the lake and through the natural labyrinth like channel, walled with reeds which leads to the sea or if you prefer by the road which is lined with perfumed frankincense trees.
Amman downtown is nice. For a tour to the Dead Sea we paid 10 jordan dinnar each, 3 people in a car. And we took a tour via the King's Highway for 15 j.d. each. It's so beautiful.
I enjoyed my travel in Bethlehem -- it is great, please go there and enjoy.
If you go to Eilat, you will fall in love with the town, its beaches, the desert on the back, its nice bars and promenade...Don't miss the dolphin reef and have a drink at 3 Monkey's-- the best pub in town!
I've been to Marmaris 2 years running and it is excellent! Already booked again for July 2004, can't wait. Also take British Pounds with you. You'll find it easier if you can't get used to the MILLIONS in Turkish currency!
If you come Olympos you should do these things: swim at night once, go to orange bar once, be on the beach at sunrise.
Selcuk is a great way to see other points of interest. I was able to get to Ephesus, Pamakkale, the Greek village of Serince and Priene, Miletos, and Didyma easily. I would recommend staying in Selcuk to visit these areas.
Göreme … Goreme is a nice place, very laid back. I enjoyed most the walk through the Red Rose VAlley. the valley itself is great and you'll end up at the "Flintstone café", run by a friendly guy. the vies from there are marvellous. there is a church nearby which to my opinion tops the ones in the open air museum in Goreme: have a look. Keep on walking to the sunset point for more great hiking, the sunset pint is rather so so but it is easy to go back to Goreme on the road from there.
Taxila was most important and ancient Buddhist University in the world. We must take care of it for our future generations. It's history will never be repeated.
If you're like me and on a package tour with included accommodation, the best map I've seen of Istanbul is sold for just US$2 at Cordial House HI just off Piyerloti Caddesi up towards the sights. They also have a bar and cafe which I would recommend.
The ride along the Dead Sea Highway offers beautiful views of the Dead Sea in Wadi Arava and across to the Red Rose Mountains of Jordan. The Dead Sea is a must visit on your itinerary in Israel. Take a bottle of water with you and wear your swimsuit under your clothes.
Makkah … It's the coolest place in the world due to Lord's house. It gives immense pleasure just watching this impressive square building.
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