History

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is one of the most stunning places in Spain. The northern coast of Basque Country is lined with craggy cliffs & island vistas, but Gaztelugatxe …

The Vizcaya Bridge near Bilbao, Spain is like no bridge you’ve ever seen. It was the first ever transporter bridge built in the world, and it’s one of the …

The number 16 has great significance in Irish history. In 1916, the Easter Rising saw Ireland take major steps towards independence. For that uprising, 16 men were executed. James …

The San Telmo Museum in San Sebastián is the oldest museum in the Basque region. Inside its beautiful buildings, you’ll find a great introduction to Basque history & culture. …

Kilmainham Gaol is the most famous prison in Dublin. Many well-known historical figures found themselves in its cells when it was in operation. During the Great Famine, its solitary …

Glasnevin Cemetery is the final resting place for many of Dublin’s most famous figures. With tours & a museum, Glasnevin Cemetery is a unique place to learn more about …

City museums are a great way of getting to know a place you’re visiting. They typically give an intimate portrayal of what it was like to live in the …

Blarney Castle is one of the most famous castles in Ireland. It’s located just outside of Cork. The Blarney Stone at the top of the tower is legendary in …

One of the most iconic views in Killarney, Ireland is Ross Castle, a 15th century castle on the edge of Lough Leane, the largest of Killarney’s lakes. The castle …

The West of Ireland has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Killarney is the jumping-off point for many scenic routes including the Ring of Kerry, Dingle, …

There’s no shortage of beautiful, historic castles in Ireland. Near Cork, of course, is the famous Blarney Castle. However, there’s another castle that’s even closer to the city: Blackrock …

Most history museums tend to cover their topics in impersonal ways. Whether its due to them covering a long period of time, a large population, or focusing on high-level …

Founded in 1565, St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest city in the United States that was established by Europeans. In a city so old, you’d expect to find lots …

After visiting St. Augustine on a cross-country road trip, my next stop was Montgomery, Alabama. The state capital is one of the most important cities in the United States …

Morioka is a great base for making day trips around the Tohoku region. One of the more unique day trips from Morioka is to Tono, a nearby city steeped …