Teaching abroad in Konya, Turkey gives the opportunity to live and work in unique environment. Today Konya is a modern city located in the Central Anatolia Region with more than a million residents, but hidden in the outskirts of this college town you will discover remnants of an ancient civilization dating back over 10,000 years.
Catalhoyuk: An underground honeycomb of plaster and mud houses where ancient peoples flourished. This fascinating archaeological site is mound shaped, located 38 miles southeast of Konya, and has a visitor center open year round.
Mount Hasan: An inactive volcano where neolithic people once harvested obsidian, Mount Hassan is accessible by car, until a six hour hike brings you to the summit with views of Cappadocia.
Eco-news: 18,000 eco-friendly taxis will be used in Istanbul to promote sustainable transportation, and a recently opened high speed train between Istanbul and Konya has cut travel time from 10, to 4 hours.