Daily Photo: Travertines, Pamukkale, Turkey

The travertines at Pamukkale in Turkey are really fun to visit. Despite the fact that the hot springs that fed this ancient Roman spa resort are all but dried up due to poor water management, there is still some water flowing. The water is diverted periodically to ensure that all parts of the area get …

Daily Photo: Bronze Horses, Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

These bronze cast horses are life size. They reside at the National Museum of the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. As the sign indicates, photos were not allowed, but I couldn’t help myself. I was actually surprised to get such a nice photo since I was trying to take it while not being …

Daily Photo: Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland

Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran church in Reykjavík, Iceland that dominates the city’s skyline. Interestingly, the church is named after a poet and clergyman in Iceland. The statue in front is of Leif Eriksson, though it predates the church’s construction.

Daily Photo: Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kyoto, Japan

The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, also known as Kinkaku-ji or Rokuon-ji in Japan, is one of the most popular temples in Japan. The two top stories of the pavilion are covered in pure gold leaf.