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Mount Fuji at sunrise

Searching For The Sunrise

Mt. Fuji, Japan by Susan Elizabeth Thomas  There is an old Japanese proverb that reads, “He who climbs Mt. Fuji is a … [Read More...]

traditional buildings in Langkawi Malaysia

Langkawi: Island of Legends

Malaysia by W. Ruth Kozak Ever since I was a child, entranced by pirate stories, I’ve wanted to explore a tropical … [Read More...]

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Chillin’ on the Chicken Bus in Guatemala

by Rick Neil The first streaks of daylight brush the sky as I approach the bus station in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. … [Read More...]

Luxury on the Water: Why Private Catamaran Rentals in Cabo Are the Ultimate Escape

Luxury on the Water: Why Private Catamaran Rentals in Cabo Are the Ultimate Escape Cabo San Lucas is synonymous with … [Read More...]

Barra de Navidad Mexico

Mexico: The Siren of Barra de Navidad

by Doug Matthews I have recently taken a mistress, a bewitching, beguiling siren. She’s quite a lady. Sometimes, I … [Read More...]

Zyberliland Trail

Fairytale Enchantments in Mt. Pilatus and Entlebuch

Luzern, Switzerland by Roy A. Barnes The city of Luzern is just a 45 minute train ride from Zurich, one that I found … [Read More...]

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The 5 Best Destinations for Tattoo Removal While Traveling

Traveling provides an opportunity to explore new cultures, enjoy unique experiences, and often indulge in personal … [Read More...]

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Bermuda, Jewel of the Atlantic

by Ana Ruiz On his way back to Spain after searching for gold in the Americas, Spanish explorer, Juan de Bermúdez, … [Read More...]

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Friends Among Strangers

Fort Yargo State Park, Georgia by Mickey Kulp  The year 1792 saw the birth of the US Postal Service, the first … [Read More...]

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How Island Hopping in Thailand Can Mend a Broken Heart

As Al Green once beautifully wept: "How can you mend a broken heart?" - and, indeed, how? There are no bystanders; we … [Read More...]

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Louisiana: The Ultimate Destination for History, Flavor, and Opportunity

Louisiana is more than just a state—it’s a cultural treasure trove where history, music, food, and innovation converge. … [Read More...]

Spirits Below and Beyond: Unearthing Mansfield’s Hidden Speakeasies & Casino Legends

Beneath the historic site now known as the town of Mansfield lies a rather surprising secret: underground rooms where … [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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