I am here in Bayburt for my uncle’s daughter’s wedding. Too many wedding drama etc but I took the opportunity to explore a few sites. The highlight was the Varzahan Monastery. Bayburt is surrounded by several villages worth visiting for their historical, ethnographic, and natural attractions. Notably, these villages offer insights into traditional rural life, … Read more
Last summer, in my 5 day Bayburt trip, I actually drove through this route. My uncle was pissed off because I was driving slow, and he took control of my rented car. Now I saw this news: The Bayburt D915 Road has been selected as the most dangerous road. I am glad we are still alive as my uncle … Read more
I have paid a short visit to my hometown: Bayburt. Stayed in the Öğretmenevi, walked around the city, broke the iftar at my mother’s village where I had spent all my summers until 13. In the village, I have walked around The mosque, remembering the time it was constructed (it was 1982 when I was … Read more
Bayburt, my hometown is not known to be cultural center but this museum work has been ongoing for a while, and i believe it has certainly an ethnographic touch. Hopefully, next time I go back to Bayburt, I will stop by the museum, whose opening made news this week… It was Hüsamettin Koçan’s dream project … Read more