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20 Reasons We Keep On Traveling

October 19, 2023August 13, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Why we travel. The romance of train stations.

The benefits of traveling the world never occurred to us when we started traveling in 2010. We still love to travel. Here are the facets of travel that make us happiest: nature, history, people, adventure, arts…and the unexpected.

Categories Active Travel, Arts and Culture, Eat Drink Stay, History Travel, Nature and Wildlife, Our Travel Life, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

The Plantin Moretus Museum, Antwerp, Belgium

October 19, 2023July 30, 2019 by Tom Bartel
Plantin Moretus missal rubens

The Plantin Moretus Museum in Antwerp, Belgium holds a distinction. It’s the only museum in the world that is a Unesco World Heritage site. An extensive museum of the printing arts, including a Gutenberg Bible and books illustrated by Rubens and Bruegel the Elder.

Categories Arts and Culture, Belgium, Europe, History Travel, UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tags Antwerp

A Mekong River Cruise with AmaWaterways

October 19, 2023April 17, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Mekong River Cruise with AmaWaterways

A river cruise on Asia’s Mekong River with AmaWaterways casts new light on Cambodia and Vietnam. Historic sites from centuries and just decades ago are best described by locals who’ve survived and thrived in the changing Mekong Delta region.

Categories Asia, Cambodia, History Travel, Vietnam Tags cruise

The Erotic Sculptures at Khajuraho, India

October 19, 2023April 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

October 19, 2023April 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

October 19, 2023February 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

October 19, 2023February 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

October 19, 2023January 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

October 19, 2023November 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
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