A 2022 journey across Türkiye from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Markets, ancient cities, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Ankara, and a long loop shaped by history. A first trip abroad after lockdown, captured with honest reflection.

After Troy and Canakkale, Pergamum offers something quieter but no less powerful. From the Acropolis and its dramatic theatre to the healing grounds of the Asklepion and the absent presence of the Altar of Zeus, this is a place best experienced as a walk through history.