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Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, Oregon

Oregon: A North American Gem

by Bill Arnott Oregon is a favorite destination. My first visit was to Cannon Beach, seaside accommodation with a … [Read More...]

Beach Street, Levuka, Fiji

Quaint Levuka, Fiji’s Heritage Capital

by Chris Millikan With her extraordinary past still harkening to the 1800s, Levuka snuggles on Ovalau Island's … [Read More...]

De Drie Gezusters

Very Dutch Groningen, the Netherlands

Historic Haunts in Holland by Giuseppe Raudino It’s Sunday morning and Groningen is still sleeping. The Martini … [Read More...]

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

New Orleans: Revealing the Secrets of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

by Noreen Kompanik Mark Twain once referred to them as "Cities of the Dead" and nowhere is the term more appropriate … [Read More...]

A Colombian woman in colorful clothes holding a phone.

The Colonial Charm and Modern Vibe of Cartagena, Colombia

  Cartagena, Colombia, is a city that truly stole my heart with its mesmerizing blend of history and modernity. … [Read More...]

Xmas at Tivoli, Copenhagen

Christmas Celebrations Around the World: New York, London, Copenhagen, New Delhi

by Susmita Sengupta When I think of December, there is only one thought that comes to mind. Christmas and New Year. … [Read More...]

Guatemala city cathedral

New Life In Old Guatemala

by Jonathon Engels  In 1541, the crater atop the volcano just south of my apartment collapsed, and the deluge of … [Read More...]

San Diego waterfront

Explore the Shadows: 5 Popular U.S. Destinations with Chilling Histories

Not all vacations are sunshine and souvenir shops. Some travelers are drawn to the darker corners of history. Dark … [Read More...]

Haida Gwaii heritage centre

K’uuna Llnagaay and Personal Healing in Haida Gwaii, BC

by Bill Arnott A small plane hauled me north, toward Haida Gwaii – prehistoric land, old growth rainforest and Haida … [Read More...]

Chinese dragon in Vancouver parade

Vancouver Celebrates Lunar New Year

Gung Hay Fat Choy, British Columbia by W. Ruth Kozak A West Coast mist that quickly turned into an icy downpour … [Read More...]

bridge leads into park with city skyscrapers in background

Top Tourist Attractions in Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver is the perfect Canadian city for an escape into nature. You will find diverse landscapes here, from … [Read More...]

Tourists at Turkish Mosque

Travel Guide to Cheap Riyadh To Istanbul Flights Hacks

Discover Top Tourist Attractions Do you want to explore the wonders of travel with our guide to the top tourist … [Read More...]

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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