South Korea: Discovering Seoul’s Hidden Past
Discovering Seoul’s Hidden Past in Ikseon-Dong. A neighborhood that’s been preserved for ages in modern Seoul is discovered.
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.
Rome: A Visit to Ostia Antica, Roman Ghost Town
Ostia Antica is a well-preserved ancient Roman ruins site only 30 minutes outside of Rome, but mostly unexplored by tourists.
Kentucky: Visiting Historic Bardstown
Kentucky: Visiting Historic Bardstown, A frontier Village and former Stagecoach Stop, a glimpse into the past at one of the oldest taverns in the US.
Quebec’s New France Festival
Quebec City’s New France Festival. Good fun in costumes from back in the day.
Testaccio: The Historic Heart of Rome
Testaccio is an off-the-beaten-path neighborhood in Rome, Italy full of culture, art, history and good food.
Exploring English Castles: In Pictures
English Castles: Edd Harris writes book on castles to explore mainly in England and in Europe. An overview of the hundreds of castles you can find in UK.
Gjirokastra Castle Albania: Layers of History
Gjirokastra Castle sits atop a hill in rural Albania, it’s a trip through history to explore it and the nearby village.
Oman: A Search for the Lost Mosque
Oman: Here’s one author’s experience searching for an ancient mosque in the fairytale city of Nizwa, not finding it, but enjoying this pleasant historic city.
Mexico: Ek Balam’s Mayan Mysteries
The (Lesser Visited) Mayan Ruins of Ek Balam in Mexico By Heather Sinclair It was late afternoon, and the humid air felt sticky. I wiped the sweat off my face with my shirt sleeve, ignoring the tiny mosquitoes buzzing in my ears. The further I went into the jungle, the more I realized the route […]
Plattsburgh, NY: The Heart of History
Plattsburgh, New York. A lesson in history and the Underground Railroad, near Lake Champlain. Adirondack Mountains. A historic town in upstate New York.
New Orleans: The Haunts of the Literati
In the Footsteps of the Literati of Vieux Carré By Christopher Ludgate Vieux Carré, or the French Quarter of New Orleans as it is more typically known to modern day travelers, is among those unique U.S.destinations paved with layers of culture in every step you take. Stretching from Canal to Frenchman Streets along the crescent […]
Taking A Walk Through Historic Boston
A Walk to the Sea Traces the Evolution of Boston’s Architecture By Sarah Robertson Many people don’t realize that Boston, like all cities, is constantly evolving. Living in the city we don’t realize it. We notice buildings being torn down, new ones taking their place, roads being paved, rerouted, and paved again. What we don’t […]