Turkey

Istanbul straddles two continents and thousands of years of history. The skyline of minarets and domes, the chaos of the Grand Bazaar, the Bosphorus ferries at sunset — it's a city that overwhelms in the best way. Incredible food, affordable prices, and a depth of culture that rivals anywhere on earth.

Cappadocia is an otherworldly landscape of fairy chimneys, cave churches, and underground cities carved into volcanic rock. The sunrise hot air balloon flights over the valleys are bucket-list worthy, the cave hotels are unique, and the hiking through Rose Valley and Love Valley is spectacular. One of Turkey's most unforgettable destinations.