Terry Richardson now lives and works in the city of Antalya, on Turkey’s southwest Mediterranean coast. As a student of Ancient History at Sheffield University in the late 1970’s, he was initially attracted to Turkey’s outstanding classical era remains. Subsequent visits broadened his historical interests, and now include everything from the Hittites to the contemporary political scene.

A keen trekker, climber and skier, Terry has travelled through most of Turkey’s remote mountain ranges, and was involved in the research and waymarking of Turkey’s first two long distance walking trails, the Lycian Way and St Paul Trail. He assisted in the writing of the (self-published) guides to these two routes, and is involved in their upkeep and maintenance.

In addition to the Rough Guide, Terry has contributed to several guidebooks on Turkey, and provided photographs for both them and a variety of magazines focusing on the country. He also leads trekking groups in Turkey’s mountains, and acts as both tour manager and guide-lecturer for a company specialising in historical/archaeological tours. A qualified teacher, he works part-time teaching history in an international school in Antalya.

When not researching, writing, taking photographs, leading groups, teaching, trekking or climbing, he can (in the absence of any decent punk or indy music) often be found listening to dodgy Turkish rock groups in Antalya’s old quarter, or following the fluctuating fortunes of Middlesbrough FC on the web.

Visit Terry's website at www.trekkinginturkey.com.