Category: History
Northern Ireland: the six counties in Ireland’s north often go overlooked unless someone is talking about the Titanic or the Troubles or Game of Thrones filming locations. There is …
The northeastern corner of New York state, along the shore of Lake Champlain, has all the hallmarks of a classic road trip destination: beaches populated by kids and sandcastles, …
Even if you’ve seen your share of scenic drives, Oregon’s Historic Columbia River Highway scenic byway east of Portland is a mind-blowing display of spectacular views. After a quick …
Beacon Hill in Boston: history and present day both walk with you in the streets of the north slope of this neighborhood which lies near the Massachusetts State House …
Whenever friends visit the Austin area, they ask me for tips on where to go. Unfortunately, I’m often a rather useless source of information because I live about twenty …
Glasgow: when I talk with people about their plans for travel in Scotland, this is city is not often on the list. Glasgow is a lively, welcoming place with …
If you like to dive deep into history and culture as a part of the travel experience, then there is program that may be perfect for you – the …
A reflective time of journeys in the Highlands of Scotland, a story from African legend which made it to enslaved peoples and beyond, travels with unexpected perspectives on food …
I’m flattered when people ask me for travel advice – “I’m going to so-and-so place for the first time; what should I see?” – but often as not, they …
Saint Andrews Day: it is the national day of Scotland, celebrated each year on November 30. Saint Andrew the apostle is the patron saint of Scotland. In case you …
Tuolumne County, California, may just look familiar to you—if you’ve seen a lot of movies and TV shows set in the Old West. On the steps of St. Joseph’s …
No, it is not all flat cornfields. Not in this part of Nebraska. I drove northward from Colorado via the wide-open vistas of the Pawnee National Grassland, when suddenly …