LIFE

Turkey is one of the rare geographies worldwide where over 40,000 caves have been discovered. The limestone structure of Anatolia has facilitated the formation of real art galleries underground over millions of years. While some of these caves host modern health tourism, others preserve traces of human life from the Paleolithic era. According to data from the Turkish Caving Federation, only a small portion of these caves are open to visitors, but each one offers a unique subterranean experience.

We all hear about the billionaires chasing immortality, the tech titans who spend fortunes and take dozens of supplements daily in their quest for youth. But what really comes out of the millions of dollars spent in laboratories and luxury clinics? The answer is actually much simpler (and cheaper) than you might think. This list of 'golden rules', tested by the power of science and money, and opening the door to a longer and healthier life, went viral after being shared on a platform X.Here are the most effective secrets to a long life, distilled from costly experiences.

Beneath the magnificent skyline of Istanbul lies a labyrinth thousands of years old. Beyond the Yerebatan and Binbirdirek cisterns, which are besieged by tourists, dozens of different cisterns, tunnels, and passage systems in the depths of the city silently bridge the gap between history and the present day. From the water conservation systems of the Byzantine Empire to the secret passages of the Ottoman era, from the engineering marvels of the 19th century to the restoration projects that have survived to this day, Istanbul's subterranean architecture is as impressive as the city above.Here are the places you need to discover.

Turkey's geographical landscape is adorned with magnificent canyons, the product of millions of years of geological processes. From the deep chasms hosting the warm climate of the Mediterranean, to the lush valleys of the Black Sea, the glacier-marked formations of Eastern Anatolia, and the volcanic tuff cliffs of Central Anatolia, each tells a different story. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, there are over 50 significant canyons recorded in our country, many of which are under nature conservation status.This list brings together the 15 most impressive canyons in Turkey, both in terms of depth and length, as well as geological diversity.

TasteAtlas, one of the most popular platforms in the gastronomy world, aims to discover local dishes, introduce them to the entire world, and pass them on to future generations. In pursuit of this goal, TasteAtlas, which continues to work on its lists, has recently published two separate lists ranking the best drinks and the best dishes in Turkey.We're sure you'll be surprised by the dish that topped the 'Best Turkish Dishes' ranking by TasteAtlas.