Tag: History
England’s Lake District is filled with interesting walks & plenty of ancient history. One unique place to visit is the Castlerigg Stone Circle, which is located just east of …
The Czech Republic was one of the first countries to experience the tragedy of World War II, and one of the last to escape it. In May 1945, the …
It’s no secret that the Czechs love their beer. The country is quite proud of having created the pilsner style of beer, and rightfully so. Much of the beer …
For the second straight morning of my trip to Pilsen, I started the day drinking Bohemia Sekt. The previous morning, I had joined a group of travel bloggers on …
Jonathan Sacks October 29, 2018 Art & Architecture, Beer & Breweries, Culture, Czech Republic, Day Trips & Tours, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, History, Museums, Ostrava, Travel Guides Ostrava, Czech Republic is a nice city with a rich mining history & good craft beer. If you’re visiting and looking to get away for the day, a day …
Ostrava was the heart of the Czech Republic’s coal mining industry. As with many mining towns around the world, the mines have been closed in recent decades. This evolution …
Jonathan Sacks August 30, 2018 Art & Architecture, Beer & Breweries, Culture, Czech Republic, Day Trips & Tours, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, History, Museums, South Bohemia, Travel Guides Most travelers to the Czech Republic visit Prague, and then they don’t end up going anywhere else. That’s a shame because the rest of the country has some beautiful …
Jonathan Sacks June 29, 2018 Art & Architecture, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, History, Lisbon, Museums, Portugal, Travel Guides No trip to Lisbon is complete without a day trip to Belém. Belém was a crucial port during the Age of Discovery. Today it is home to a UNESCO World Heritage …
Lisbon’s rich history can be found around any corner, but it’s in the famous Alfama district where it really comes to life. Sao Jorge Castle is the centerpiece of …
Jonathan Sacks May 24, 2018 Art & Architecture, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, Guimaraes, History, Museums, Porto, Portugal, Travel Guides If you’re looking for a great day trip from Porto, the beautiful medieval town of Guimarães is just 25 miles away, making it a perfect escape from the city. Guimarães is …
Jonathan Sacks April 27, 2018 Art & Architecture, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Europe, Evora, Food, Food & Drink, History, Lisbon, Museums, Portugal, Travel Guides Portugal is filled with beautiful historic towns & cities. Thanks to being a small country, it’s easy to access many of them on a day trip if you are …
Jonathan Sacks December 24, 2017 Art & Architecture, Barcelona, Culture, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, History, Museums, Spain, Travel Guides The historic Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is an easy place to get lost & to lose yourself. There are ancient sights around every corner, interspersed with museums, bars, and …
Many visitors to Bordeaux come to go wine tasting across the Bordeaux region, but the city itself is not to be overlooked. Central Bordeaux & the Port of the …
Most visitors to Scotland think of Edinburgh or the Highlands when it comes to seeing historic castles. However, there’s a cool medieval castle right near Glasgow called Bothwell Castle. …
I visited Jinju, South Korea for the Jinju Lantern Festival. The annual event is the highlight of Jinju’s calendar, and the primary time that the city gets visitors each …
