History is a part of every trip, whether it’s recent or ancient history. Here we include stories where the authors experienced historical travel.
New Orleans: Tracking down the places made famous by Faulkner, Williams, Capote and others and famous restaurants and landmarks.
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, […]
Remembering Brittany on Allied Forces Liberation 70th Anniversary By Marc Latham Shivering in the sun, waiting hours for it to set. The sun was slowly falling towards the horizon above Petit Bé Fort and Grand Bé Islet, like a ball […]
Gettysburg, PA: visiting the most famous site in Civil War history and its ghosts. Local lodging, restaurants and other civil war attractions.
Maha Shivaratri in Katmandhu, Nepal, known for drug use, nudity and quirky behavior, is explained. The next festival is Feb, 21, 2020.
Stephen Hartshorne visits the most haunted places in Colorado, including the Hotel Stanley in Estes Park, made famous by Stephen King’s novel, The Shining.
Eastern Turkey: exotic history, scenery. Visting Cappadoccia, Goreme Open Air Museum, Mt. Nemrut, Van, Dogubayazit and other nearby towns.
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Navajo Nation in Arizona at the Chaco Ruins. Explore the ancient Indian history at Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Perfect for travelers!
A visit to Vicksburg Mississippi provides a look into how the US Civil War was fought with a preserved ship, mansions and battlefield memorials
In the cities of Germany, Stephen Hartshorne learns about Martin Luther and the Reformation, and the welcoming spirit of the German people.
Where did Elvis stay in Hawaii? Visiting Oahu where Elvis Presley filmed three movies and gave the first concert to be telecast all over the world.
Habeeb Salloum visits the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site where he views exhibits about Poe’s troubled life and recalls memorized verses.
Jordan: An Adventurer’s Paradise By Robert Painter If you know anything at all about the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan you’re probably aware of the Rose Red City of Petra, one of the modern Seven Wonders of the World. And, surely […]
Margie Goldsmith discovers Alabama’s musical history…from Nat King Cole, to Muscle Shoals recording, to Hank Williams on a musical tour of Alabama