1 / 4   Stressed out by modern lives, many people long for a vacation where they can shut their phones off and be disconnected from the outside world. If you are looking for a place like this, Turkey's Van Province may be a perfect choice for you to run away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Anadolu Agency/Getty Images/VCG 

2 / 4   Located on the eastern shore of Lake Van, which is the largest lake in Turkey, the place is known as "The Pearl of the East" because of the beauty of its surrounding landscape. Anadolu Agency/Getty Images/VCG 

3 / 4   As spring season arrives, the ruins of Ktuts Monastery can be seen enclosed with trees in blossoms at Carpanak Island in Tusba district of Van. Anadolu Agency/Getty Images/VCG 

4 / 4   It is also famous for the Van cat, noted for its pure white fur and different colored eyes, usually one blue and the other green. Anadolu Agency/Getty Images/VCG