November / December 2026 (Vol. 50 No. 06)

Eye Beyond Cappadocia

A New Horizon, Cappadocia

Into Cappadocia’s winter sky, hot air balloons lift off one after another. Drifting over the snow-covered landscape, vibrant colors come together to form a scene. As the year comes to a close, a new journey begins.

  • Photography by Ayhan Altun
  • Ayhan Altun is an Istanbul-based photographer and visual artist. He honed his visual and technical skills at the studio of renowned Turkish photographer İzzet Keribar before pursuing an independent career with global stock agencies. His work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler and was featured on the cover of its October 2010 Istanbul issue.
  • Korean Air operates direct flights between Incheon and Istanbul 4 times a week.
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