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Walking and Paddling Through Goldrush History in Canada’s Yukon

by John Geary Walking across the grassy field to the Stone House Interpretive Centre, it was almost as if you could … [Read More...]

Ancient wall, York, UK

A York Christmas Festival Adventure

by Theresa Troutman Inside the Roman built walls of this city steeped in history, the heart of the York beats strong … [Read More...]

Discovering the UAE: Iconic Attractions and Hidden Gems

Discovering the UAE: Iconic Attractions and Hidden Gems The United Arab Emirates continues to be one of the most … [Read More...]

interior of Neruda's house

Chile: Visiting Neruda’s Houses

by W. Ruth Kozak So through me, freedom and the sea will make their answer to the shuttered heart.” - Pablo Neruda, … [Read More...]

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Timeless Temples and Trees of Angkor

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia by Lee Beavington The full moon hangs low. Voluminous clouds shroud us in darkness … [Read More...]

vendor selling spices in Morocco

Rambling Around Morocco

by W. Ruth Kozak THE OURIKA VALLEY It was November, and the rainy season had begun in Morocco. The day before our … [Read More...]

A view of the Toronto waterfront from one of its islands.

A Beginner’s Guide to Biking Around the Toronto Islands

Biking around the Toronto Islands is the perfect adventure if you’ve ever dreamed of exploring Toronto fun and … [Read More...]

San Juan, Puerto Rico

A Caribbean Gem: San Juan, Puerto Rico

by Susmita Sengupta Mofongo. The name resonated with me, lyrical, pleasing, delightful and most importantly … [Read More...]

The Conquest of Peru – Part Two

by Georges Fery  Pizarro’s arrival was the most significant event since the city's foundation. Everybody gathered at … [Read More...]

Hobbit house on New Zealand toour

Why Travel to Destinations You Hadn’t Considered?

While travel is an ambition that’s shared by a lot of people, the destinations aren’t always so objective. The world is … [Read More...]

Scenic view of the Flatirons reflecting in a calm lake during autumn in Boulder, one of the best photography spots in the Rocky Mountains

Top Photography Spots in the Rocky Mountains for Capturing Colorado

Exploring the photography spots in the Rocky Mountains has been an incredible adventure. So, I strongly recommend giving … [Read More...]

Sunset view of Lake Erie, one of North America's inland seas.

The Great Lakes: Discovering North America’s Inland Seas

The Great Lakes are a wonder to behold, stretching across North America and acting as a natural boundary that separates … [Read More...]

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Robert ScheerHi, I’m Robert Scheer, the editor and publisher of Travel Thru History.

I’m a former president of the B.C. chapter of the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC), as well as a lifetime member and past president of the British Columbia Association of Travel Writers (BCATW).

This website was founded in 2008 by W. Ruth Kozak, and she passed the torch to me in July, 2020.

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