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China: Idyllic Xuanwu Lake Park

by Daniel Otero  With a space in circumference of 15 kilometers, Xuanwu Lake in Nanjing is a place for those who … [Read More...]

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The Kispiox Valley Music Festival

Hazelton, British Columbia by Glen Cowley The hills are alive with music in North Central British Columbia. Wending … [Read More...]

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Digging Up An Ancient Khmer Puzzle

Ban Non Wat, Northeast Thailand by Doug Matthews We’re playing in the dirt, my new friend and I. We’re lying on our … [Read More...]

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Living Mandela’s Street

Soweto, South Africa by Ray Mwareya This is one of South Africa's most famous streets – the only one in the world to … [Read More...]

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Investing in Preservation: How High-End Travel Can Protect Antarctica

Silence is just often Antarctica’s image. But, behind this solitude and solemnity lies a destination that has been … [Read More...]

Old Skagen, Denmark

Jutland Jaunt: Journey to the North of Denmark

by Nell Raun-Linde Two seas meet with a vengeance at the northern tip of Denmark’s Jutland Peninsula. As the … [Read More...]

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The Tall Tale of Paul Bunyan

Bemidji, Minnesota by Norman A. Rubin The story of Paul Bunyan, together with Babe the Blue Ox richly rooted in … [Read More...]

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A Guide to Museums and Galleries in Paris

Paris, renowned as the cultural capital of the world, is a city where art and history blend seamlessly to offer a truly … [Read More...]

Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, England

Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, England

Following a Monk's Life by Marc Latham I am sitting in the tranquil green grounds of Kirkstall Abbey, with the … [Read More...]

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Hawaii’s Outer Shores

Mau'i and Moloka'i by Tom Koppel The wind off Maui's northwestern coast picks up, creating short, choppy waves that … [Read More...]

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Family-Friendly Fun in Sydney

Going on vacation with your family can be a great bonding experience. However, if you are bringing children along, … [Read More...]

SWenceslas Square Prague

Exploring Legendary Wenceslas Square

Prague, Czech Republic by Megan Swanik Whether you find William Shakespeare brilliant or a bore, he taught us a … [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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