12 Reasons Why You Should Visit Turkey’s Çanakkale Region

Turkey is one country that I can never visit too many times. 

The capital, Istanbul, brims with delicious food, fascinating architecture, and massive markets. Venture deeper into Turkey and you can soar in a hot air balloon over the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia, discover the ruins of ancient Troy, or witness WWI battlefields at Gallipoli.

I recently had the opportunity to visit Troy and Gallipoli on a tour of Turkey’s Çanakkale province (pronounced “Chan-uh-ka-lay”). I knew there’d be a lot to learn from these famous sites, but I did not expect Çanakkale to be such a wonderful off-the-beaten-path vacation destination.

The province has much more to offer than its famous historical sites, as awe-worthy as they are. It’s also home to unique local seafood dishes, small batch wines, and relaxing beaches.

Çanakkale is a dream destination for anyone interested in history, but even if you’re not the world’s biggest history buff, you still can’t go wrong…