Why You Should Catch a Flight to Myrtle Beach
To escape winter or spring or whatever ails you, catch a flight to Myrtle Beach. Restaurants, beaches, art and history will improve your disposition.
Arts and Culture
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain
This is a list of all the Unesco World Heritage sites in Spain, with links to posts about the ones we have visited and photographed.
2017: The Year in Photos
The past year was a bit strange for us as we traveled much less than we usually do. We made it to eight countries (not counting the U.S.) including only … Read more
Tunica County and the Mississippi Delta Blues
On a road trip detour from Memphis, we were looking for the roots of the blues, the ghosts of the music makers, and the views from this southern section of U.S. Highway 61. We found conversation at the Tunica County Museum.
Marais Mansions of Paris: A neighborhood walking tour
It’s not that the Marais neighborhood of Paris is new or anything. Its heyday was from the 16-18th Centuries. But for being so close to the main tourist routes of … Read more
Berlin Arts Walk with Context
A guided walking tour through Berlin’s Mitte neighborhood for a close look at the arts scene, complete with renovated factory buildings and contemporary art galleries.
What’s New in Florence Museums?
Changing exhibits, illuminated texts, mummy hands, and musical instruments are just some of our new discoveries in Florence. I never feel like I’ve seen it all, and I never feel like leaving this ever-evolving city.
Three Surprises in Cuba: What We Learned from Cuban People
In Cienfuegos, Cuba, on the fourth day of our tour, our guides Román and Jorge told us they had a surprise for us. Earlier in the day, a possible stop … Read more
Shanghai: A Tour of China’s Accelerated City
Editor’s note: Do you want to get to know Shanghai right now, from home? As a result of the 2020 pandemic, Context Travel has introduced an excellent series of virtual … Read more
The Terracotta Army, Xian, China
I was prepared not to like the Terracotta Warriors of Xian. Despite the fact that everyone has already seen images of the thousands of clay figures, I was more than … Read more