Bozcaada is an island on the Aegean Sea, near the western exit of Dardanelles in Turkey. Its ancient name is Tenedos. Bozcaada is located 12 miles from the Çanakkale Strait and extends over an area of around 40 square kilometers, roughly in the shape of a triangle one edge of which is parallel to mainland coast. Bozcaada Streets Overview of Bozcaada Bozcaada is located 12 miles from the Çanakkale Strait and extends over an area of around 40 square kilometers, roughly in the shape of a triangle one edge of which is parallel to mainland coast. The islanders make their living from viticulture, fishing...

Avanos reminds me of  the Wild West films that show deserted streets while playing an eerie whistling tune? You look up the street and then down the street. You complete a full 360 degree turn and the only thing to be spotted is a stray dog searching through the bins for scrap food. That is the perfect way to describe Avanos. It is a ghost town that seems to have been forgotten and left off the map. Since I was in the area, I went to have a look around Avanos but I especially wanted to see the red clay pottery that the town is famous for. Avanos is roughly a 15 minute drive from Goreme and...