This weekend was an excellent way to knock off three destinations in one. Izmir was the first (and home base). Selçuk and Ephesus, one of Turkey’s top tourist destinations, is the second.

               The town (and ancient city) are a mere 1-hour train ride from Izmir. The line runs from Izmir’s Basmane station to Denizli several times per day- more on that in the next post. It’s a cheap and easy way to get around, and the train was clean, modern, and comfortable.

               I arrived in Selçuk in the late morning with a clear itinerary but no set timetable. The town is small and quiet, at least during this time of year. Everyone seemed to know everyone and there was a lot of green space, fountains, and trees (including a lot of orange trees). There are several places to stay if you want to be outside of Izmir, as well as a handful of restaurants and cafes.