Yeats’ Lake Isle of Innisfree, Sligo, Ireland
The Isle of Innisfree is an uninhabited island within Lough Gill, in County Sligo, Ireland, where the poet W.B. Yeats spent his summers as a child.
Tom Bartel
The Erotic Art of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Ancient Romans had a more open attitude toward sex. These erotic works of art are found not only in brothels and public baths in Pompeii and Herculaneum, but also in private homes.
The Road to El Mirador, Guatemala
Walking 120 kilometers through the Guatemala tropical jungle to the Mayan ruins at El Mirador was an adventure.
A Sobering Visit to the Little Bighorn Battlefield
A longer visit to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is necessary to see and fully appreciate the size and scope of the entire battlefield.
House Sitting: How It Works, How to Get Started, and What No One Tells You
We have have done it twice — in Murcia and Cantabria, Spain. This is our honest guide to house sitting covering what works, what doesn’t, and how to get your first sit.
The Seven Wonders of Spain
Tom’s personal selection of Spain’s seven greatest man-made wonders — from the Alhambra to the Sagrada Família — with firsthand advice on visiting each one.
Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Diving and snorkeling on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, with tips for choosing the right gear, best times and places to go, and safety tips.
Visiting the Sacred Valley of Peru
The Sacred Valley of Peru, nestled high in the Andes, offers a breathtaking tapestry of history, natural beauty, and spiritual enlightenment.
The Inca Fortress at Sacsayhuaman, Peru
Some walls of the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman are all that remain after the Spanish carried off most of the fortress to build their homes and churches in Cusco.
Idrija, Slovenia: Mercury and Old Lace
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Idrija, Slovenia for a fascinating tour of the city’s history of mercury mining and lace making.
