Viking Isles: Tales from an Island of Legend
Papa Stour, an island off the Shetlands in the far north of Britain was a Viking settlement for ages, and this chapter is from Viking Isles by Paul Murton.
Historic Travel
History is a part of every trip, whether it’s recent or ancient history. Here we include stories where the authors experienced historical travel.
Jamestown: Shimmying Down the Family Tree
Jamestown and Yorktown, Virginia. These two settlements are where American history began, where English settlers suffered and fought with Indians at Powhatan.
Sudan: Searching Bir Nurayet’s Treasures
A trip to Sudan’s remote Bir Nurayet to discover ancient carvings on the rocks dating back to prehistoric times, 800 km through the desert.
Travel The Liberation Route Europe
Learn some history while you travel. A short synopsis and excerpt from this Allied liberation route travel guide by Rough Guides.
Mount Athos: A Dazzling Pilgrimage
In search of meaning from his Christian faith, Cato Rolea embarks on a pilgrimage to Mount Athos, Greece, staying in Hermitages and Sketes en route.
Rockland, Maine: The Great Schooner Race
Every July 4th weekend at Penobscot Bay schooners arrive to compete in the Maine Windjammer Association’s annual Great Schooner Race.
Inside the Prison that Once Jailed Nelson Mandela
Explore Constitution Hill, a former prison in South Africa where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated, that has been transformed into a living museum.
Naxos Greece: Where the Gods Went on Vacation
Naxos, Greece dates to the time of the Ancient Greeks. Today the island is green, lush, with temples to visit with spectacular beaches and quaint villages.
The Crazy Horse Memorial: Larger Than Life in South Dakota
The Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota and the remarkable story of the famous Sioux war chief and the hard work of sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski.
Sierra Leone: Surprising New Travel Destination
Sierra Leone, after decades of war and strife, opens its arms to tourists who can enjoy unique wildlife experiences, history tours and tasty cuisine.
Brabant Remembers: a Look at the Past Through a Modern Lens
Towns in the Netherlands commemorate the terrible events of World War II with a new collaboration called Brabant Remembers, an app to hear what it was like.
The Tangled Cultures of Goa, India
The smallest state in India, Goa is a melange of Hindu, Roman Catholic, and Muslim cultures. Staying at small local hotels and soaking it all in.