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The phrase "History is written by the winners" (often attributed to Winston Churchill, though its origins are likely older) suggests that the version of the past we accept as "fact" is essentially the narrative that serves the interests of those who came out on…
History is a set of lies agreed upon. Or is it? Napolean.
“To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” -Aldous Huxley
“Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.” – (Commonly attributed to a theme in historical analysis.
Why are pirates called pirates? Because they arrrr
Up, up and away . . to history!
Most European travelers have been to Cyprus before, for very obvious reasons: The sun, the sea, incredible food, and unforgettable sights. What's not to love? But in this post we are focusing specifically on Northern Cyprus. With a little help from our affiliate friends, Titan Travel.
Here, you can uncover a more traditional side to…
As is our wont, we present yet another post focused on history and travel. But this one takes several different slants, and ones that we hope you'll investigate. Specifically, here we feature live history that you can not only read about (and watch the video,) but this is history where you can…
When it comes to history, some people would rather crawl under a rock than sit and watch historians argue about who is right and who is wrong. Of course, there is usually an answer that the boffins land on eventually, otherwise we all would still be living in caves. We love history, so…
For such a relatively small place, Ireland casts a big shadow on the world's conciousness, and it always has. Part of Europe, both legally and emotionally, it is also a big part of Britain, as well. If we - for just a moment - put aside all of the political and religious battles that have…
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One thing that has been proven again and again is that greed and avarice ultimately get you nowhere, other than six feet under. Those who fashion themselves as any different from any other human will learn their lessons one way or another. This post is not easy to write: we have British…
If we were going to have kids all over again (we love ours - make no mistake) we would want to be the beaming parents of YouTube's Tanner. If you haven't watched him, you might want to make a move. He is Japanese via Hawaii, but likes to get around pretty much all of Asia.…
For many decades, Gibraltar, was somewhat of an enigma, a troubled child. Britain has laid claim to it, but to the residents, it's just another day. Not too long ago, was formed as a self-governing British Overseas Territory that operates under British sovereignty while sharing an open, post-border-fence arrangement with Spain and the…
Oh, Wendy, where have you been? When it comes to travel, it's either the best of times, or the worst of times. Fads come and go. So do travel sellers. There are enough of them to keep you busy for decades to come. But the main focus should be on…
Depending on your age, blackouts can take any shape and form. The glue is how and where you do it. You may find yourself, sitting on a beach. Or you may find yourself hiding in the woods. Or you may find yourself watching the last sliver of sun disappearing and thinking "My god, what have…
You'll be off like a rocket when you discover Meteora. Meteora is a truly engaging place because it combines massive, pillar-like rock formations with historic Christian monasteries perched right on top of vertical cliffs. Massive pillars: The landscape features giant columns of sandstone and conglomerate formed millions of years ago. Meaning of the…
Welcome to another rail post. We can't help ourselves when it comes to doing our part for the environment. And this post also highlights how things can turn around for the better with a little bit of love and even more determination. Once again, we highlight the USA's AMTRAK rail. For those…
Rhodes is the largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands, famous for its rich classical history, medieval architecture, and popular beach resorts. Key Highlights Medieval Old Town: A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the Palace of the Grand Master and the cobblestone Street of the Knights. The Colossus: Known in antiquity as the site of…
If there was ever an icon for the USA, for many, it has to be Route 66. Some dream of it. Some spend all of their belongings to make the journey, and some never leave, opting to live "the American Dream." Say what you will, but the draw is palpable. U.S. Route 66 spanned…