Traces Left by a Journey

Travel

More than destinations, we follow encounters, local memory and the perspectives that travel opens up.

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Misty forest and lake in the Artvin travel guide
Turkish originalPhoto guide ↗

Artvin: Heart of Nature, Land of Clouds

An illustrated guide to Borçka and Şavşat lakes, Mençuna Falls, the Maçahel valley, the Çoruh River and local food.

Gala Lake: Water and Migration
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Gala Lake: Water and Migration

A journey through wetlands, birds and the natural heritage of Thrace.

Saray Laladere: Time Slows in the Forest
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Saray Laladere: Time Slows in the Forest

Walking, picnicking and listening to the forest near Güngörmez.

Kıyıköy: Following the Road
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Kıyıköy: Following the Road

Where the forest meets the Black Sea and the journey slows down.

The Traces of Wind in Gallipoli
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The Traces of Wind in Gallipoli

A landscape shaped by memory, wind and the sea.

Patika’s English edition is growing. Where a full translation is not yet available, the link opens the original Turkish article, clearly marked above.