Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Once the Roman equivalent of a health spa, the spectacular rock formations below the ...

The Romans knew a thing or two about thermal baths, so it's no surprise that during their travels they searched out some of the best natural spas on offer. And unsurprisingly, Turkey's dreamy ...

A night in the town costs £17 for two people TURKEY’s stunning Pamukkale is often described as a fairytale landscape by visitors, with its name literally translating to “cotton castle” in the local ...

In southwestern Turkey, Pamukkale’s white terraces look like a staircase carved from clouds. These bright, rounded pools, stacked neatly down the hillside, form naturally from mineral springs that ...