Forrest Glick: Travel Photography

Recent Photography & Travels

Namibia

Southern Africa Adventures

August 30, 2018

Three weeks of discovering the wildlife, endless sand dunes and desolation of the Skeleton Coast in Namibia.

Galapagos Islands

Terra Incognita

August 23, 2017

15 days exploring the unique wildlife of the Galapagos and lush cloud forests of Ecuador.

Run to the coast

Over the Hill

March 30, 2017

A 40-mile trailrun to the coast to celebrate my 40th birthday, we started in Palo Alto and ran to Pescadero.

Maui

Maui No Ka Oi

December 22, 2016

Starting with sunrise on Haleakala, we descend into the crater of the volcano, winding our way to the sand and sea.

Iceland

Crossing Glaciers

July 21, 2016

A nine-day backpacking trip including off-trail trekking across 90 kilometers of volcanic landscapes of rock and ice. It was intense.

Emigrant Wilderness

Backpacking in the Sierra Nevada

September, 2017

A backpacking trip into the Emigrant Wilderness for a few nights with a great friend, amazing views and miles of rugged trails.

The Travel Year

Hiking the John Muir Trail inspired me to quit my job, sell all my possessions, and spend a year getting lost. Explore the following photos and discoveries along the way.

Vietnam

South to North

December 22, 2016

Crossing the border with Cambodia, I head up the coast by motorbike, bus, and train, exploring the Mekong Delta, the limestone caves of Phong Nha, and Hanoi.

Tokyo

Ultimate Udon

November 14, 2014

I set out on a quest to find the best udon in Japan, traveling from the Yamazaki distillery in Osaka, to Halloween night in modern Tokyo.

Kyoto

Walking the Kumano Kodo

October 28, 2014

My journey through Japan starts in Kyoto where I learned of an ancient pilgrimage route called the Kumano Kodo.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam to Madrid

October 6, 2014

Starting with explorations by bike in Amsterdam, I travel through Brussels and Bruges, sampling beers and chocolate, ending my European travels in Spain.

Sweden

Simply Scandinavia

November 14, 2014

Bikes, clean air, outdoor markets and free education - there's a lot to like about Scandinavia. Travels through Copenhagen, Malmo and Stockholm.

Copenhagen

Two-Wheeled Wonders

October 28, 2014

Scandinavians love biking. Whether new or vintage, commuting or for exercise, bikes are a part of daily life, and each bike is unique in style and function.

Berlin

Street Art of Berlin

October 6, 2014

An influx of young and creative squatters developed into an underground community taking to the streets and alleys at night to express themselves.

Slovenia

Discovering Slovenia

October 6, 2014

While in Vienna, some fellow travelers mentioned that they were headed to Ljubljana. I had never even heard of the place, but my mind was made up.

Ljubljana

Metelkova

December 22, 2016

Metelkova is an artist collective in the center of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Once a military barracks, its buildings were taken over by squatters in 1993.

Bulgaria & Austria

Bulgaria & Beyond

July 21, 2016

From Istanbul, I traveled to Plovdiv, Bulgaria and up to Vienna, Austria, discovering an international folk music festival and band along the way.

Istanbul

Two Tales of Turkey

December 22, 2016

The frenetic congestion of Istanbul stands in stark contrast to the serene natural beauty of the Turquoise Coast and Lycian Way in southern Turkey.

Budapest

Where Buda Meets Pest

December 22, 2016

The city of Buda, situated on the hill to the West and the city of Pest across the Danube river below. In 1873, the two cities were united to become Budapest.

Prague

City of a Hundred Spires

July 21, 2016

I heard Prague had great cheap beer and wonderful architecture. Without any additional research, I booked a flight for the Czech Republic the following day.

Paris

A Weekend in Paris

December 22, 2016

Cafes, museums, restaurants and romantic streets - there is so much to enjoy in Paris - too much for a single weekend, but it was all the time we had.

Camino de Santiago

Chasing Your Shadow

December 22, 2016

Starting in Leon, I walked 320km to Santiago in 10 days. While having started on my own, I completed my journey with six friends I met along The Way.

Madrid & Barcelona

Scenes of Spain

July 21, 2016

Spain is a country full of passion with an appreciation for long meals and late nights. 5 days in Madrid, then off to Barcelona by train and up to Figueres.

Arequipa

The Oasis of Colca Canyon

December 22, 2016

With a dramatic backdrop of three volcanic peaks, Arequipa provides access to a range of outdoor activities, including hiking into the oasis in Colca Canyon.

Cusco

Streets of Cusco

December 22, 2016

Cusco is built of cobblestone streets and carved stone. Its narrow roads reveal an intertwined network of little shops and restaurants to be explored.

Lares Valley

The Trek to Machu Picchu

July 21, 2016

Over 40,000 km of trails connected the Inca empire. We set out to traverse a mere 38 of those kilometers in three days, then explore Machu Picchu on day four.

Cusco

Peruvian Cooking Class

December 22, 2016

Our class started with a walk to the local market to purchase our ingredients for pisco Sours, Lomo Saltado and Crema de Ma�z.

New York City

Last Stop NYC

December 22, 2016

New York City was my last stop in the US before departing for Per�, and it provided an opportunity to simply explore without a set agenda.

Road Trip

Far as the Eye Can See

July 21, 2016

This is a one-way trip, all 3,491 miles of it. From Palo Alto, California, I head up to Seattle, down through Arizona, and out to Boulder, Colorado.

West Coast

West Coast Brewery Tour

December 22, 2016

Starting in San Francisco, the plan was to head up the coast stopping at one brewery per day on my way to Seattle and back again. Seems simple enough.

Olympic National

Enchanted Valley Trail

December 22, 2016

Backpacking into the rainforest - Part of the Olympic National Park, the Enchanted Valley Trail is a 13-mile trek along the east fork of the Quinault River.

Maui

At Home in the Islands

July 21, 2016

My round-the-world travels start with a trip home to Maui. There's no better way to kick it off than sunrise and a hike through Haleakala crater on day one.

Sierra Nevada

John Muir Trail

December 22, 2016

The John Muir Trail stretches 210 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mt Whitney. It took me 15 days to complete the trail and inspired my round the world travels.