Tag Archives: History

Mysterious Tiwanaku in Bolivia

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

Walking through the ruins of Tiwanaku brings both a sense of fascination and yearning for more. This once great capital fills you with a sense of mystery, both because of the seemingly impossible building methods used by the inhabitants over … Continue reading →

Posted in South America | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Christmas in New Orleans

Posted on January 2, 2019 by

We decided to spend our holiday week in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it was definitely an enjoyable trip. We stayed in the French Quarter and spent our days wandering the streets, doing some tours, and eating wonderful meals. New Orleans … Continue reading →

Posted in Louisiana | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

The Locks of the Panama Canal

Posted on December 13, 2018 by

Any visit to Panama City should certainly include visiting the locks at the Panama Canal. The new locks opened in 2016 and is definitely a source of national pride for the country as this was the first project run by … Continue reading →

Posted in Central America | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Casco Viejo in Panama City

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

If you go to Panama City, it is important that you take time to visit Casco Viejo, which is the historic district in the city. Originally established in 1673 by the Spanish, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site … Continue reading →

Posted in Central America | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Fort San Lorenzo in Panama

Posted on December 3, 2018 by

As far as historical points of interest within Panama, visiting Fort San Lorenzo is definitely a key site to visit. The Chagres River was a key method of transportation across the isthmus of Panama during the 1500’s as Spain used … Continue reading →

Posted in Central America | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Pantheon in Rome, Italy

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

There are many sights to see when visiting a city with a history as rich as Rome’s and one of those is certainly the Pantheon. There are many fascinating things about the Pantheon, including the fact that it was originally … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Historic Ottoman House in Cairo, Egypt

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

If you are looking for something of a hidden gem while visiting Cairo, then we would suggest putting Bayt Al-Suhaymi on your list of places to visit. On our final day in Cairo, we made a last minute decision to … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Koblenz, Germany

Posted on October 19, 2018 by

Taking a train from Frankfurt to Koblenz was one of the most memorable trips during our time in Germany. The city spans both sides of the Rhine River and is situated where the Rhine meets the Moselle River. There are … Continue reading →

Posted in Germany | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

  No visit to Cairo, Egypt would be complete without making time to tour the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. As with many other sites in Egypt, having an Egyptologist as a guide is extremely helpful if you want to learn … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

The Best of Luxor, Egypt

Posted on September 27, 2018 by

Luxor is certainly the highlight of any trip to Egypt and there are many wonderful ancient sites to visit. Luxor takes at least a couple of days to truly see and you should divide your time between the west and … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments