Shovel bum or history buff, if exploring the past is a big part of travel's allure for you, there's ample grist for your mill, from hamming it up in the stocks at Colonial Williamsburg to exploring ancient temples and cities, to treading (and even digging occasionally up) the stones of archaeological sites.
cover photo: Xavier Senente
Chensiyuan Like many kids in the United States, while growing up my parents would each summer pack us into the car and set off on a family road trip of varying lengths. Usually they were (more or less) fun, and it certainly instroduced me to new experiences as well as learning a lot about my country. And as this summer´s road trip season, it also dovetails with the USA´s observance of its 250th birthday, culminating on July 4, which marks the date of the signing of the Declaration of…
Read more…Municipalidad de MirafloresThis country´s capital is a vibrant modern metropolis of around 10 million, with excellent dining, nightlife, nearby beaches, and an atmospheric, UNESCO World Heritage colonial core dating back to 1535. And it´s also home to a number of Incan sites as well as others which are not just pre-Columbian but also predate the Incas; these huacas are temples, funerary, administrative, and commercial centres spread throughout the modern city, and provide a fascinating look at…
Read more…Let´s face it, most people flock to the 227 inhabited islands of Hellas because of their thousands of gorgeous beaches. But many also offer history buffs plenty to admire, and there are a number which are also worth visiting for their historical marvels alone, dating back millennia. Here are the five most important... read post
Read more…Mariordo Some of the world’s most famous ruins can be found in this expansive, steamy lowland peninsula covering the southern Mexican states of Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo (as well as, many people don’t realise, northern Belize and the Guatemalan state of Petén, home to Tikal). The “Big Three”, Chichén Itzá, Tulum, and Uxmal, are celebrated for a reason. But if you’re particularly fascinated, as I am, with the Mundo Maya, you’ll want to add several more days to your visit here,…
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One of the richest gold mining areas was the south end of California's Motherlode where a few mines still operate. On a brand new report at The World on Wheels, we visit Mariposa which not only celebrates its place in Gold Rush history and the home of John C. Fremont, but offers a great, relaxing escape from the bustling cities below. With plenty of pictures and a new video: http://tinyurl.com/8xz26bt
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Ephesus, Pamukkale Pergamon, Antalya
Goreme Open Air Museum, Kaymakli Undergroun City, and more...
For Civil War enthusiasts:
We have blocked space on the American Queen paddlewheel steamboat, sailing August 20 - 30, 2012 from Chattanooga, TN to Vicksburg, MS (with motor coach transportation to New Orleans and 1 night hotel stay in New Orleans all included).
The cruise line (Great American Steamboat Company) will provide the ultimate Civil War experience, complete with actors, impersonators, lecturers, balladeers, field trips and reenactments designed to entertain as well as increase understanding of this pivotal point in history.
This will be a fundraiser for the Battle of Franklin Trust.
Fares will include:
For more information call (888-221-1209) or email me (susan@shipsntripstravel.com)
For those interested in Heritage and Archaeology, Libya will soon be an amazing destination. Check at this video posted a few days back about the potential of tourism in Libya. I think the key will be the heritage sites...
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An interesting find, whether true or not:
http://www.jpost.com/Travel/TravelNews/Article.aspx?id=233213
Interesting article, about ancient graffiti and early Christianity.
http://www.jidaily.com/hOVB/e
Buzzy, I joined the new Jewish Heritage Travel Group. thanks for setting that up.
A few weeks ago I wrote about the bunker -- Congress' fallout shelter -- at The Greenbrier. Now NBC has covered this same story, and they really got it right:
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