Cappadocia

For anyone planning to visit the Cappadocia region of Turkey, this book is a must read. It is informative, enlightning, humorous, and so much more than any other travel book on the subject. The authors, Suzanne and Michael, have spent over twenty years touring the area and getting to know its history, food, culture, terrain, and wonderful people. Their book includes useful maps and photos, many handy travel tips, important basic vocabulary, and detailed descriptions/directions for great walks if you're a hiker. The couple spends a good portion of the year residing in the artisan town of Avanos. Email them that you are coming and perhaps you can meet over a cup of Turkish cay (pronounced like 'chai').

'Cappadocia' is much more than a travel guide. It is written with humor, intimate knowledge, and with obvious love for Cappadocia, Turkey.

My husband and I just got back from an amazing trip to Turkey, and had only 3 days to spend in Cappadocia. If we had it to do over again, we would have spent more time in this jaw-dropping place. We very quickly saw that the two guidebooks we had with us from the US didn't do justice to this region. So we bought Oberheu and Wadenpohl's book in Avanos, Cappadocia, to help us maximize our time there. The book really enhanced our too-brief visit.

We wanted to hike in the valleys, but didn't want to hire a guide for the challenging Rose Valley. Using the book as our guide, we had one of our most memorable and amazing hikes ever. 'Cappodocia' uses maps along with visual cues to guide you along the twisting, mesmerizing valley. The history of the area is presented in a dramatic narrative and really allows you to understand that you are walking among hidden caves, churches, and on sacred ground. Discovering a cave, and seeing the paintings on the ceilings, was absolutely thrilling.

The authors have a real feel for the local people, and urge you to meet the artisans of the area. We did not intend to buy a carpet (so intimidating!), but with the help of a very detailed and interesting chapter on the subject, we visited one of the shops they recommend. The experience in Ali's shop (and our beautiful carpet!) is one of the highlights of our trip.

The book has a European accent, which only makes it more endearing. In the US, before the trip, we shied away from the book because of the price. It was absolutely worth the money. Our only regret is not buying it before our trip, so we would have known to spend more time in this magical region of Turkey.

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i have spent much time in cappadocia...this book gave me new insights and wonderful new tours, as well as, a a new vision of the area...a must read for anyone who even remotely contemplating a trip to the area.....

so many thanks for this splendid book

ann hart

denver, colorado

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