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Arts and Culture

Let New Orleans Work Its Magic on You

June 5, 2019February 14, 2019 by Kristin Henning
backstreet cultural museum new orleans

Let New Orleans work its magic on you. Our suggestions include where to stay, where to eat, and a round-up of New Orleans attractions. Tip #1: Take it easy.

Categories Arts and Culture, Eat Drink Stay, North America, United States Tags Louisiana, New Orleans

The Louisiana Legend of Evangeline

December 27, 2019February 12, 2019 by Tom Bartel
evangeline poem statue

The Evangeline story, in whatever form, is the national epic poem of the Acadian people. And, the ineffable sense of woe and exile hasn’t died in Cajun country.

Categories Arts and Culture, History Travel, North America, United States Tags Acadia, Lafayette, Louisiana, St. Martinville

Lafayette, Louisiana: Easy Road Trip near New Orleans

July 19, 2020February 11, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Lafayette Louisiana, historic small towns, road trip

Lafayette, Louisiana, a couple hours drive northwest of New Orleans, serves as a great base for day trips to the region’s small towns and rich Creole and Cajun cultures.

Categories Arts and Culture, Eat Drink Stay, History Travel, North America, United States Tags Acadia, Lafayette, Louisiana, New Orleans

2018: The Year in Photos

January 14, 2020January 12, 2019 by Tom Bartel
tiger kahna national park india

Our year in travel: 50 photos of our travels in 2018. Sweden, Malawi, Russia, Italy, and India were the highlights.

Categories Arts and Culture, History Travel, India, Italy, Malawi, Nature and Wildlife, Norway, Photography, Russia, Sweden, Unesco World Heritage Sites, United States, Vatican City

TravelPast50 Year in Review 2018: Art and Adventure

April 10, 2019January 6, 2019 by Kristin Henning
2018 Year in Review, winter adventure

2018 was the Year of Art and Adventure, new places, new activities, wildly crealtive people, more time back home, and some separate trips for Tom and Kris.

Categories Active Travel, Africa, Arts and Culture, Cycling, Eat Drink Stay, Europe, India, Italy, Malawi, Nature and Wildlife, North America, Our Travel Life, Russia, Sweden, United States Tags Year in Review

The Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, India

December 29, 2022December 18, 2018 by Tom Bartel
India sanchi arch stupa 1 detail 2

The Sanchi Stupas are a Buddhist complex on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in the State of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located in 46 kilometers (29 mi) north-east of … Read more

Categories Arts and Culture, Asia, India, Unesco World Heritage Sites Tags Madhya Pradesh

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

December 29, 2022December 18, 2018 by Tom Bartel
India taj mahal unesco world heritage

India has 37 UNESCO World Heritage sites (29 Cultural sites, 7 Natural sites and 1 Mixed site,) which places India sixth in the number of sites in the world.

Categories Arts and Culture, Asia, India, Unesco World Heritage Sites

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom

December 6, 2019November 25, 2018 by Tom Bartel
stonehenge england

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the full name of the country that we usually just shorten to England. Of course, Great Britain includes England, Scotland, … Read more

Categories Arts and Culture, England, Europe, History Travel, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Unesco World Heritage Sites, United Kingdom, Wales

Athens Continues to Make History…and Grow Tourism

March 17, 2020November 18, 2018 by Kristin Henning
Visiting Athens Greece What to do

In Athens, Greece, visitors are staying longer and the tourism season is expanding, too. History, climate, natural beauty, and the welcoming spirit of its people are encouraging visitors to see the city as a world class destination.

Categories Arts and Culture, Eat Drink Stay, Europe, Greece, History Travel Tags Athens

Embracing Karpathos Island

October 28, 2019October 10, 2018 by Kristin Henning
Karpathos Island Greece Olympos

From remote beaches to artisan shops in historic villages; from mountain nature hikes to windsurfing competitions; from fresh delicious food to intense family reunions: visitors enjoy a combination of history, culture, nature, scenic beauty and beaches on this island.

Categories Active Travel, Arts and Culture, Eat Drink Stay, Europe, Greece Tags Island
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