History is a part of every trip, whether it’s recent or ancient history. Here we include stories where the authors experienced historical travel.
Fortress Louisbourg, a historically preserved fortress in Cape Breton, is a must-see for any Canadian history buffs, touring inside and dining in a tent inside.
Philadelphia is a historic city with great sites like the Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, Rittenhouse Square, Independence Hall, Paddy’s Old Pub and more.
Visiting Ann Arbor Michigan: From a brinery, local breweries and locally owned bookstores and retail shops, here’s a guide to a fun college town.
The voyage that changed history: London to Jamestown 1606. Going back to England to commemorate the first voyage from England to the New World.
Discovering Seoul’s Hidden Past in Ikseon-Dong. A neighborhood that’s been preserved for ages in modern Seoul is discovered.
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, A frontier Village and former Stagecoach Stop, a glimpse into the past at one of the oldest taverns in the US.
Quebec City’s New France Festival. Good fun in costumes from back in the day.
Testaccio is an off-the-beaten-path neighborhood in Rome, Italy full of culture, art, history and good food.
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 sits atop a hill in rural Albania, it’s a trip through history to explore it and the nearby village.
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.
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 […]
Plattsburgh, New York. A lesson in history and the Underground Railroad, near Lake Champlain. Adirondack Mountains. A historic town in upstate New York.