I used the Koutoubia Minaret to find my way around Marrakech. The winding alleys and jumble of people make it easy to get lost, but the minaret always pointed the way back to my guesthouse. Beautiful gardens surround the minaret, so a little detour was in order every now and then.
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Daily Photo: Catedral de Granada, Granada, Nicaragua
The Granada Cathedral dominates the plaza and the surrounding city of Granada. The vibrant colors and beautiful architecture really make this a wonderful place.
Daily Photo: Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Turkey
Hierapolis is perched above the travertine pools of Pamukkale in Turkey. Romans used this place as a resort to bath in the natural hot springs that have defined the landscape of Pamukkale. Poor water management has all but dried up the hot springs today, yet the surrounding ruins of Hierapolis are an impressive site.
Daily Photo: Geyser, Yellowstone
I took this photo on a trip to Yellowstone over a year ago. I really liked the red in the water from the thermophile bacteria. The contrast between the red water and the blue sky really make the white of the geyser stand out.
Daily Photo: Tulum, Mexico
Tulum is a stunning tropical location. What makes it even more beautiful are the Mayan ruins that sit so close to the turquoise waters of the beach.
Introducing the Daily Photo
I’m introducing something new to Wandering Forward, the Daily Photo. Each day I will post a photo from my travels experiences around the world. I love photography and have taken thousands of photos over the years. While many of my photos are terrible, some of them are rather good and worth sharing. I either spent …
My first week in Chiang Mai, Thailand
I’ve been in Chiang Mai for a week now (I was in Taipei the previous week). I’m having a great time, even though I’ve managed to not see one thing that tourists are supposed to see. I haven’t been to the Saturday Market or the Sunday Market. Nor have I been to the Night Bazaar …
Exploring Taipei
On the way to Chiang Mai I was able to stop over in Taipei for a week to visit one of my good friends. Taipei is a bustling city of nearly 3 million people. The MRT, buses and a series of trains service this massive city making it remarking easy to get around. And get …
The Great Prosser Balloon Rally
The first time I rode in a balloon was 22 years ago at the very first balloon rally in my hometown of Prosser, WA. Even though we just went up 20 or 30 feet in the air and back down again, I was extremely thrilled by that ride. I love the idea of flight (learning …
Packing for a 6 month trip
Deciding what to bring on any trip is not easy, but packing correctly for a six month trip is very challenging. You have to balance what you will need with what you want to carry around with you. Being bogged down by a lot of crap that you will never use makes it difficult to …