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St. George monastery, Jericho, Israel

Israel: Leading to Temptation in Jericho

by Sabina Lohr "Do you want to drive or do you want to walk?" Saed asks, stopping the car. We have arrived at the … [Read More...]

family in village in Sri Lanka

World Disasters: Reactions and Responses

Sri Lanka by Mara Baudais It’s January 12, 2010—5 years after the tsunami tore into Asian countries around the … [Read More...]

Roman bath in Bath, UK

Echoes of Empire: Tracing Roman Britain in the Bath Ruins

From the old stone pool in the center of Bath, steam rose into the air like spectral whispers. For a brief moment, I … [Read More...]

view from Mt. Snowdon summit

Wales: Climbing Mount Snowdon

Llanberis, Snowdonia by W. Ruth Kozak The view from the summit of Mount Snowdon, when the cold wet mist evaporates … [Read More...]

Working Remotely While Exploring Historic Cities Around the World

In today’s digital era, the whole world is your office. Now, you can work from anywhere. Many people choose the beach, … [Read More...]

Ephesus Turkey

Ancient Ephesus, Turkey

by Elizabeth von Pier The bus travels up the side of the mountain, and I look out at the stunning landscape, dotted … [Read More...]

Nellis Tavern exterior

Colonial History in New York’s Mohawk Valley

by Lisa Evans “There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know.” - Harry S. Truman St. … [Read More...]

Hagia Sophia mosque

Turkey: Surprised by Istanbul

Admiring the Uncompromising Ugliness by Andrea Kirkby Istanbul straddles the Bosporus, the strip of water that … [Read More...]

Detroit cityscape

Visiting Detroit: Where Historic Charm Meets Modern Digital Entertainment

There’s something magnetic about Detroit. Maybe it’s the way the hum of old factories still lingers in the air, or how … [Read More...]

Chateau d'If and Marseille

France: Chateau d’If, Marseille

Moving from History to Legend Through Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo by Anastasia Klimchynskaya  On the 24th of … [Read More...]

Remains of Didyma oracle temple

Consulting the Apollo Oracle

Didim, Turkey by Inka Piegsa-quischotte Will the oracle talk to me? Will the Medusa turn me to stone? I laugh at … [Read More...]

Galapagos Islands cruise ship in harbour

How a Galapagos Cruise Offers a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

The Galapagos Islands are renowned for their untouched beauty and diverse wildlife. From the crystal-clear waters to the … [Read More...]

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