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.
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.
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.
Hereford and the Wye Valley in Central England
Hereford is a quilt of fields, livestock, farm buildings, and woodlands By Mary Charlebois A library where books are chained to the shelves is guarded in Hereford Cathedral. Down a corridor of Norman Columns, the Mappa Mundi mesmerizes onlookers. A 1217 copy of the Magna Carta is displayed on special occasions. Hereford is more than […]
Paris: A Fabulous Chapel To Amaze You
Paris: Sainte-Chapelle is a royal chapel in the Gothic style, in the medieval Palais de la Cité. It’s a fantastic place to visit for its impressive windows.