Massachusetts National Parks – A Guide for a Summer Road Trip
Massachusetts is home to several national parks that range from the sandy Cape Cod National Seashore to historical sites at Minute Man National Park
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.
Georgia’s Contributions to the US Civil Rights Trail
The addition of Georgia to the US Civil Rights Trail has added eleven important sites that help tell the story of the Civil Rights Movement in the US.
The House Where Lee Harvey Oswald Stayed
In a modest house in Irving, Texas, JFK’s assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, lived quietly with his wife and daughter and Ruth Paine. You can visit Paine’s house.
Brno, Czech Republic: Sleeping in a Shelter
Brno, the second-largest city in the Czech Republic, has a bunker left over from World War II that you can visit and learn history or even sleep in!
Taliesin: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Wisconsin Estate
Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright’s private residence, is a mix of whimsy and pure genius. A tour of Taliesin in Spring Green Wisconsin, which is now a museum.
Denmark’s Most Famous Castle: Kronborg
Kronborg Castle in Helsingor is the most famous castle in Denmark, and was immortalized by Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Touring the castle and the surrounding town, and taking a coffee break in the fine restaurant at the castle.
Four Dazzling Monasteries in Southwest Germany
Southwest Germany is blessed with dozens of monasteries, castles, and lush gardens. Take a tour of four of the best–Alpirsbach, Wiblingen, Maulbronn and Salem Palace.
Jordan’s Striking Petra: Truly Unforgettable
Petra is a stunning ancient site that everyone should see once in their lifetimes. It’s located in the desert of Jordan, and guarded over by Bedouins, who take tourists up to see the spectacular carved buildings of Petra.
China: The Earthen Fortresses of the Hakka
The Hakka, Earthen fortresses found in Yongding County, Fujian Province, China, are an incredible sight to behold: Hundreds of tulous are scattered across the countryside of several counties in Fujian Province.
Belfast: From The Titanic to “GOT”
Head to Belfast in Northern Ireland, home to the Titanic and the “Game of Thrones” set. The tourism boom happening there makes the city an interesting spot to take your next vacation.
Udaipur, India: Home of the City Palace
Udaipur India is considered by some to be the Venice of the East, it features an elaborate four-century-old Palace, and Taj Lake Palace.
India: Exploring the World of the Mughal Empire in Delhi
Visiting parts of the ancient Mughal empire in New Delhi, India, including Humayan’s Tomb, the Red Fort, and other monuments to this great era of history.