Tag: History
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 …
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 …
Jonathan Sacks June 29, 2020 Alabama, Culture, Favorite Stories & Experiences, Food, Food & Drink, History, Montgomery, Museums, North America, Travel Guides, United States 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 …
Jonathan Sacks June 7, 2020 Art & Architecture, Asia, Beer & Breweries, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Food & Drink, History, Japan, Morioka, Museums, Tono, Travel Guides 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 …
The Scheldt River passes through Antwerp, Belgium. While most of the city, including its historic center, are on the eastern side of the river, newer sections were added on …
On my walk between one of Morioka’s great noodle restaurants & Baeren Brewery, I passed several beautiful temples & shrines in a suburban area of the city. One of …
Jonathan Sacks July 21, 2019 Culture, Europe, History, Istanbul, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, Museums, Travel Guides, Turkey Before traveling to Istanbul, I asked a friend if she had any book recommendations for me to read before my visit. She gave me a few good options, including …
Castel Beseno is one of five major castles near Trento, Italy. While each of them have their own appeal, Castel Beseno is perhaps the most picturesque. During my trip …
Jonathan Sacks April 13, 2019 Berlin, Culture, Europe, Germany, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, Museums, Travel Guides As Norm MacDonald once said on SNL, Germans love David Hasselhoff. Nowhere is this love more visible than at the David Hasselhoff Museum in Berlin. While looking at Google …
The Lake District is filled with interesting historical spots. If you’re in Ambleside, it’s easy to miss the ruins of a Roman fort that have been preserved along the …
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 …
