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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Independent writing on nature, culture, travel and freedom.

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
A journey through wetlands, birds and the natural heritage of Thrace.
Saray Laladere: Time Slows in the Forest
Walking, picnicking and listening to the forest near Güngörmez.
Kıyıköy: Following the Road
Where the forest meets the Black Sea and the journey slows down.
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.