Throughout last season, we traveled long distances — sometimes with our microphones, sometimes with our backpacks, and sometimes only in our dreams. In each episode, we discovered a new route and listened to a different traveler. In our very first season, we explored the meaning of cultural routes, their history, their natural landscapes, and what they bring into our lives.
Here’s a short journey recap from last season:
Episode 1 – What is a Cultural Route?
We examined the concept of “cultural routes” with examples from Türkiye and Europe.
Episode 2 – The Carian Trail (Altay Özcan)
With one of the creators of Türkiye’s longest cultural route, Altay Özcan, we discussed the story of the Carian Trail and its current state after the wildfires.
Episode 3 – The Evliya Çelebi Way (Caroline Finkel)
Following in the footsteps of the famous 17th-century traveler Evliya Çelebi, Caroline Finkel guided us through both his era and today’s paths.
Episode 4 – The Kaçkars Trail (Mikail Köroğlu)
High plateaus, glacial lakes, and the environmental struggles of the Black Sea were the focus of our in-depth conversation with Mikail Köroğlu.
Episode 5 – The Hittite Trail (Ersin Demirel)
Designed for both hiking and cycling, this trail was introduced to us by Ersin Demirel, the founder of many cultural routes in Türkiye.
Episode 6 – Routes Through the Eyes of a Hiker (Oytun Güventürk)
We gained a fresh perspective on routes through preparation processes and the personal experiences of a long-distance walker.
Episode 7 – The Philosophy of Walking (Deniz Koyuncu)
We discussed the connection between walking and thinking with Deniz Koyuncu, who works on philosophy projects with children and communities.
Episode 8 – The Tolerance Way (Erdem Çakır & Furkan Yavuz)
We explored this path, part of the Eurasian Trail, together with its creators, and also made a reference to the HIKE project in November 2024.
Episode 9 – The Phrygian Way (Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Sarı)
In the land of King Midas and the Mother Goddess Cybele, we walked through the valleys of Phrygia.
🌟 And now… a new season begins!
Season 2, Episode 1: The Lycian Way – Kate Clow
In the first episode of the new season, we welcomed Kate Clow, the creator of Türkiye’s most famous route, the Lycian Way. Starting from the story of the Lycian Way, we talked about historic trails, the preservation of cultural heritage, environmental destruction, and Kate’s personal hiking experiences.
The voice of the path, the scent of nature, the spirit of walking are with us. Put on your headphones, and let’s walk together in the new season! 🎙️🌿
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