Yes, we "wrinklies" often have a penchant to moan about our situations. Creaky bones, tinnitus, low energy, and the rest. But have you ever thought about how much longer we live on this planet compared to the animals or the machines? We're super-human in comparison. But there are some places…
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“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Tzu
“To travel is to live.” – Hans Christian Andersen
Despite being one of the most studied archaeological sites in the world, Machu Picchu remains a puzzle. Because the Inca had no written language (in the traditional sense), the "why" and "how" of the city were lost when it was abandoned in the 16th century. Here are the most compelling mysteries that researchers are…
This is not your gran'pappy's Alabama. If you're from the USA, some of this may ring true to you. Or it may not. No matter the case, Alabama is one of those hidden gems. It's a state where deep historical roots, world-class innovation all meld together. The state served as…
It's a place, not a him. But its alure is no denial. And so are the travel offers that we have too. Our affiliate partner, Tui, always have genuinely unique, fun and affordable holidays. Their depth and breadth of offerings can be a bit of a pickle: where do you even start? …
D.H. Lawrence: Described the Amalfi Coast (near Sorrento) as a place where “today’s gods are abandoned and a lost, Mediterranean, anterior self is again discovered”.
Woo woo! Ready for year-round fun? Of course you are. So sit down, pour yourself a small snifter and whet your whistle when you see this combination. Artouste, or Artouste-Fabrèges, is a winter sports resort in the French Pyrenees. It is located in the commune of Laruns in the department of…
“In Iceland, you can see the contours of the mountains wherever you go, and the swell of the hills, and always beyond that the horizon.”
I know easyJet is not luxury, but we certainly don’t charge for wheelchairs or take away essentials. You have to make the passengers reasonably comfy for the sake of health. Stelios.
“Vagabonding is an attitude—a friendly interest in people, places, and things that makes a person an explorer in the truest, most vivid sense of the word.” – Rolf Potts.
Take only memories, leave only footprints,” “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving,” for embracing the journey, all pointing to deeper engagement with the world.
“Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.” – (Commonly attributed to a theme in historical analysis.
“He who doesn’t love Naples, has yet to learn how to love life.” – A common Neapolitan sentiment.
One aspect of being an archaeologist is that you rarely run out of work. One minute, you've found one of the most important discoveries in decades. Or, your work has run dry (no pun intended) when newer finds take the spotlight, Either way, your place in the sun is always there, shining.…
