I was walking through the markets in Istanbul and came across these beautiful lanterns. The shop keepers are really nice and offer you tea when you are shopping. I didn’t buy anything but really enjoyed chatting with shop owner over tea.
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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 …
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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.
Fast Travel: Turkey
I had some down time before starting a new job so I decided to make use of it and visit Turkey. I know people decry fast travel and think you should take your time to immerse yourself in a culture. Sometimes you don’t have the time so you have to do it fast if you …