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.
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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 …
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 …
Before I go – Passports & Visas
I suppose it goes without saying, you need a passport to travel. Nearly every country will deny you entry without a passport that is valid for at least 6 months past your date of entry. You should actually make sure it is valid for at least a year to avoid any issues. Mine was fine, …
Paradise has bad traffic
I’ve finally returned from my trip to Indonesia and Singapore. It was my true intent to write posts as I traveled. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out to be possible. We were on such a blitz of traveling there was not be a moment to even breath, let alone write a post. While I had a …
Jakarta Indonesia
Jakarta is a complete assault on the senses. The traffic is intensely bad, the rivers and canals are terribly polluted, there is a layer of filth covering everything, and it’s truly amazing! There is a constant bustle of activity everywhere that never stops. On one street you see beautiful, modern houses and across from it …
Dragons and a good caning
With the house finally sold, I need a vacation! For the next three weeks, I am heading to Indonesia and Singapore with a couple of friends and my 15-year-old niece. Yup, my niece is going with us. She is very excited about the trip. This will be her first big trip and first international trip. …