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Wondrous Sea Caves on the Isle of Skye
by James Carron The Spar Cave on Scotland's Isle of Skye is a truly wondrous place. In the 19th century it was a … [Read More...]
Tips for Safe and Thrilling Bear viewing in Lake Louise
Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise is a pristine paradise that draws visitors from around the … [Read More...]
Switzerland: A Swiss Tapestry
by Tom Koppel At the inviting Swiss hamlet of Andeer, the upper Rhine, only 10 metres wide, cascades in waterfalls … [Read More...]
The Untold Stories of Mount Rushmore: Beyond the Faces
Mount Rushmore, known for its colossal carvings of four U.S. presidents, holds a wealth of stories beyond its grand … [Read More...]
Tulum, Mexico: City of Dawn
by Ronald D. Kness As I stand in the City of Dawn, on the high cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, I visualize how … [Read More...]
Secrets of Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
Louisville, Kentucky by Nellotie Porter Chastain As I walk over the rise from the parking lot, I smell the damp … [Read More...]
The Walled Medina Of Fes: A Stroll Through The Middle Ages
Fes El Bali, Morocco by Rick Neal “Balak!” A stout man shrieks this single word as he slams me against a stone … [Read More...]
What Philadelphia’s Colonial Grid Tells You About Getting Around the City
Philadelphia can feel surprisingly easy to understand once you start walking. Center City has busy roads, historic … [Read More...]
Top 5 Most Beautiful Forests in India You Must Explore
India is home to some of the world’s most diverse and breathtaking forest landscapes. Whether you’re seeking wildlife … [Read More...]
Montana: Ghosts Of The American West
by Laurie Gough “I don’t tweet, twatter, twitter, facebook, have internet or email,” were the first words I heard our … [Read More...]
Acre, Israel: A Living Historical Monument
by Shelly Lachish The ancient port of Acre (Akko in Hebrew, or Akka in Arabic), with its heavily fortified sea walls … [Read More...]
Hi, I’m Robert Scheer, the editor and publisher of Travel Thru History.
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