Have dreams, will travel.
Located in Eastern Africa, in the northern area of Tanzania and the southwestern region of Kenya is where the world's most incredible and vastest unchanged migration of hoofed animals (and their predators) occurs. The Serengeti's 30,000 sq km / 12, 000 sq mi region bears witness to the movement of millions of wildebeest and thousands... Continue Reading →
Southwestern Turkey is the location of one its most popular tourist destinations, not only in modern times but those of antiquity as well. The town of Pamukkale was known in ancient times a Hierapolis, dating back 2000 years. Many came to enjoy its calcite rich thermal springs. The result is a captivating cascade of white... Continue Reading →
Kyoto's Golden Pavilion, close up - Photo is Public Domain: Brücke-Osteuropa, 2011 Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto 1, CC0 1.0 Glittering in the sun due to its gold leaf exterior is one of Kyoto's most recognizable and loved sites - The Golden Pavilion, commonly called Kinkaku-ji in Japanese (though its official name is Rokuon-ji - 鹿苑寺). Standing stately it... Continue Reading →
I am off travelling again soon. Like in 3 days soon! I'm very excited to head off to London and then the Canary Islands. I call it my City & Sun trip. As a result Sunday Special won't be posted until I get back. But I will post photos of some of my travels so... Continue Reading →
Brú na Bóinne. An area of continual human settlement going back to the Neolithic era found is found in the east of Ireland (County Meath), at the bend of the River Boyne. Here you will find buildings made so long ago that they pre-date the Pyramids of Egypt. Now that is old. I need to... Continue Reading →
Lying at the base of a mountain that many claim to be made of silver is the Bolivian town of Potosí. Located in the southern region of this South American country is a locale steeped in history and commerce. One of the world's highest cities (at 4,090 m / 13,420 ft) it dates back to... Continue Reading →
The Caribbean island of Barbados has sun and beaches to spare as most islands in the Caribbean Sea do. As much as I am looking forward to upcoming travels to warmer climes and would love to showcase that aspect of Barbados, I have chosen instead to take a look at the capital of this sun-soaked... Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays from Wanders the World. For those of you celebrating any of the season's holidays, may they be full of joy! And happy new year to all. With the hectic times for me over the next few weeks I will be putting the Sunday Special on hold. It will return on January 7, 2018,... Continue Reading →
