Amsterdam, NY: The Erie Canal is Overflowing with History
New York’s Erie Canal’s historical significance and natural beauty make this American waterway a fascinating and enjoyable destination.
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.
Mexico’s Real Xel-Ha, Not the Park Across the Street
The Mayan ruins at Xel-Ha share a name with the Riviera Maya’s water park, but this attraction goes back to 600 AD and is a little less crowded.
England: Celebrating the End of WWII in East Anglia
In East Anglia, England, locals celebrate the liberation of Europe during World War II by American forces by having dances and gathering vets.
Footsteps: Famous Writers and their Favorite Places
Footsteps is a great alternative travel book as it not only explores many great cities, but it also explores these cities in the context of famous writers.
The Streets of Paris, Following Famous Parisians
Susan Cahills “The Streets of Paris” allows you to explore the unforeseen sights of the historic city of Paris. This excerpt is about Francois Truffaut.
Castle Hopping in Scotland with a Battle Master
A tour of dozens of Scotland’s more than 700 castles with a Battle Master, who recommends the perfect driving route to see as many castles as possible.
Kentucky: Mary Todd Lincoln’s House in Lexington
Mary Todd Lincoln’s childhood home in Lexington, Kentucky has been open to the public since 1977. A tour of the house and grounds and learning her history.
Delaware: Unforgettable Gardens and Mansions from Days Gone By
A visit to the Brandywine area, located in Delaware and Pennsylvania, to tour elegant mansions and the Longwood Gardens, Nemour and WInterthur mansions.
History is Alive and Flourishing in Segovia, Spain
Segovia Spain is a dramatically beautiful city, with the Alcázar of Segovia, a fairy tale castle, dominating the center and a 2000-year-old Roman aqueduct.
Newport Rhode Island’s Famous Mansions in Postcards
A photo book featuring old postcards of Newport Rhode Island’s famous mansions, from the biggest, The Breakers, to others like Bellevue and Rockry Hall.
How a Napoleon Transformed Paris
Napoleon III, nephew of Napoleon I, transformed the city of Paris during his reign as emperor of France, hiring Georges-Eugène Haussmann to improve the city
Korea: The DMZ Without a Guide
In South Korea, a major tourist attraction is the DMZ. But these travelers visited the Fourth tunnel and the Eilji Observatory without a guide.