The Balloon Capital of the World
Have you been?
Bet you can’t guess what the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World is?
Nearly Every Morning, at sunrise, this happens:
Over a hundred balloons take to the air
Over half a million people take a balloon ride here every year, which makes Cappadocia, Turkey, the #1 hot air balloon destination in the world!
Watch! A Cappadocia balloon ride is one of the most popular bucket list activities there are. Almost anyone who has seen a photo or a video from the magical area wants to visit. And while there are a lot of places in this world that look much better in pictures than in real life, Cappadocia is quite the opposite.
“Imagine rising slowly in the sky, with dozens of other multi-colored balloons already flying nearby, all you hear is the world waking up around you (and a flamethrower from time to time), and all you have to worry about is the shade of the sunrise (pinky or gold). To complement the colorful mayhem around you, the desert landscape of Cappadocia keeps onrevealing valleys and formation taken straight out of Lewis Carrol’s Wonderland.”
This is what a Cappadocia balloon ride looks like!
When to Go?
Cappadocia actually has four distinct seasons.
Spring; May – June
Probably the best time to visit Cappadocia for a balloon ride. Warm days with cool nights give you the perfect conditions to see all the highlights of the region.
Summer; July – August
This is when Cappadocia becomes a real desert.
With temperatures often higher than 40’C you would find yourself spending the middle of the day in your hotel. The cave hotels are perfect for the job though and the summer days are longer so you’ll have enough time to check everything.
More details:
https://globalcastaway.com/cappadocia-hot-air-balloons-bucket-list/#What%E2%80%99s%20The%20Best%20Time%20to%20Visit%20Cappadocia?
BONUS!!
Do NOT give them your Passport!
Dont leave your cell phone lying around the airport lounge
Mark your Luggage:
When in Denmark, follow the PDA rules
Lost Luggage is on the Rise. Might want to AirTag your suitcase!
#lifehack
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Incredibly beautiful! I’ve watched this on “Travels in Europe” on Prime series also. And rich in history as well.
Funny that you posted this, a hot air balloon landed in my oldest son’s back yard yesterday morning. He & his wife live on a pond but plenty of open space there to land. The Chase van was parked on the street near there so it was planned. 2 hot air balloon companies operate in our area so if you don’t mind getting up before the crack of dawn you can schedule a ride. We can often see them when the weather conditions are right between 7-9 am. On my bucket list!