UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Korea
The following is a list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in South Korea, with links to posts about the ones we have visited. South Korea has 13 Unesco World Heritage … Read more
History Travel
A Day Trip from Rome to Hadrian’s Villa
When you visit Rome, don’t neglect to take some of the easy day trips to other significant attractions. The Roman Emperor Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana in Italian) in Tivoli is … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belgium
The tiny country of Belgium has 13 Unesco World Heritage sites, including the only museum, The Plantin Moretus Museum in Antwerp, to hold that distinction. With 13 Unesco World Heritage … Read more
Brookgreen Gardens, Sculpture in Myrtle Beach, SC
A cultural gem in Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), Brookgreen Gardens combine hundreds of sculptures with the formal botanical gardens. Spend a day relaxing and enjoying history, art, and nature.
The Porticoes of Bologna, Italy
The historic center of Bologna contains more than 38 kilometers, or 24 miles, of covered walkways called porticoes. The porticoes are on the tentative list to be designated as a Unesco World Heritage site.
A Visit to Visby, Sweden
We’re complete suckers for Unesco World Heritage sites, so it was a no-brainer to extend our visit to Sweden long enough to ferry from Stockholm to the island of Gotland to visit the beautiful medieval city of Visby.
28 Things to Do and See in Rome
When you think of things to do in Rome, keep one main thing in mind. Rome is the capital city of Western Art. There, I said it. Yes, there is … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France
There are 43 Unesco World Heritage Sites in France, the fourth most after Italy, Spain, and China. Below is the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in France, with links … Read more
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 Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily
The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, Sicily is yet another manifestation of the Greeks’ rightful place at the head of Western Civilization.