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☆ The extraordinary ancient secret places hidden under Turkey
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Lisa Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Less obviously visible but equally impressive are the historical treasures, some more than 12,000 years old, that can be found underground. Unlike the Basilica, this underground chamber was completely forgotten about until less than 15 years ago. Other than locals herding their livestock through the ruins of a garrison city dating to the 6th century, few people went there. Now, the site has given up numerous treasures including rock-cut tombs, an olive processing workshop and a series of underground cisterns. Yeraltı, literally meaning underground, was originally a dungeon in the basement of a fort built by the Byzantines in the 8th century CE.

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☆ You can now book an Uber hot-air balloon in Turkey for $159
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Kai Xiang Teo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Uber is now offering hot air balloon rides in Turkey's Cappadocia region for $159. AdvertisementAdvertisementUber is now offering hot air balloon rides for passengers in Turkey's Cappadocia region, as the company pushes to diversify offerings beyond ride-hailing. A 2022 report by local booking platform Upballoon said that over 150 hot air balloon launches occur daily in Cappadocia. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe new Uber Balloon feature appears to be part of the company's pivot toward areas beyond ride-hailing. And hot air balloons aren't the only way Uber has expanded its offerings.

Persons: Uber, —, Dara Khosrowshahi Organizations: Service Locations: Turkey's Cappadocia, Cappadocia, Turkey, London, Mykonos, Greece, Sri Lanka, India, New York

☆ I moved to Turkey on a whim and now work here remotely full time. I love the low cost of living and don't plan on returning to the US anytime soon.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Kaila Yu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Jacki Ueng started working remotely in Turkey over the pandemic as a "digital nomad." The flight I booked on Turkish Airlines had a layover in Istanbul, so I decided to go there instead. I work remotely while I travel throughout the country, exploring all its regions and meeting locals. I cringe when people ask how I go on vacation so much, because I'm not on vacation — I'm working wherever I travel. I also fell in love with the owner of that first hostel I stayed in — so that's an extra perk.

☆ I'm a flight attendant for a major airline. We've received more training on de-escalating passengers than ever before.
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-16 | by ( Colleen White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

It's true what they say: to look at the flight attendant if you're scared during a flight. I really never get scared in turbulence — when I'm traveling for leisure, it usually puts me to sleep. I've been working as a flight attendant for a major airline for four years, and you may have seen me from my TikTok account. Second, I share information or tips that travelers wouldn't normally know, like the fact that a flight attendant can't set foot off of a plane if even a single passenger is on board, per FAA regulations. Courtesy of LeahSome days, I'll work five hours, and other days, I'll work 15.

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