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The Erotic Sculptures at Khajuraho, India

December 29, 2022April 11, 2019 by Tom Bartel
india khajuraho temple 10

The temples at the complex of Khajuraho, India feature an extensive collection of erotic sculptures on their facades. The Kama Sutra on display for all. A UNESCO World Heritage site.

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

Siem Reap and Angkor Wat Travel Planning Tips

January 3, 2021April 1, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Angkor Wat Siem Reap Cambodia

Given the popularity and complexity of the Angkor Wat site, it’s worthwhile to set up a guide and tour in advance. Here are some travel planning tips for your visit to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat, Cambodia.

Categories Arts and Culture, Asia, Cambodia, Cycling, History Travel, Unesco World Heritage Sites Tags Angkor Wat, Siem Reap

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

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

Put the ‘Book’ in Booking: Crafting an Author-Centric Itinerary

October 2, 2018October 1, 2018 by Ben Lovell
book lovers literary destinations

[Note: Along our travels, we meet many others who are following a path similar to ours: travel writers, photographers, explorers…an assortment of poeple who meet the world with curiosity and … Read more

Categories Arts and Culture, Europe, History Travel, North America Tags books

St. Olav’s Way, Hiking in Sweden and Norway

August 4, 2022September 26, 2018 by Tom Bartel
Sweden stolavsleden selanger starting point st olavs way

The St. Olav’s Way starts in Selånger, Sweden, and ends at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. It follows the road Olav traveled in the summer of 1030. It has been a pilgrimage route since the 11th Century.

Categories Active Travel, Europe, History Travel, Norway, Sweden, Unesco World Heritage Sites

What to See in Assisi, Italy

April 20, 2022August 30, 2018 by Tom Bartel
italy assisi santa chiara at sunset

Before your tour of Assisi, take the time to learn a little about the two saints, Francis and Clare, that make this Umbrian town the attraction that it is.

Categories Europe, History Travel, Italy, Unesco World Heritage Sites
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