Tag: Ruins
The City of London is packed with towering skyscrapers & busy streets. However, despite the bedlam, there are still some quiet spots in the area. One of the best …
Underneath Guildhall in London lies one of the most important historic sites from the Roman era of Londinium. Roman buildings such as houses & baths, temples, and more can …
Beneath central London lies some unique history dating back over two thousand years. Back then, Romans controlled the area, known as Londinium. They constructed a variety of buildings such …
Underneath a nondescript office block in central London, not far from the River Thames, lies a hidden portal into London’s extensive past. Some two thousand years ago, Romans ruled …
For over 1000 years, the Hohokam people made what is now the Phoenix area their home. They built vast networks of canals, setting up irrigated farmland that was some …
In the 19th & 20th centuries, there was a rush to exploit the natural resources of the western United States. Thousands of people moved to newly built towns to …
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 …
I visited Estonia after having come from Latvia. As I wrote about that part of my trip, the Soviet era was rough for the Baltic states. One gruesome reminder …
Jonathan Sacks December 23, 2015 Art & Architecture, Caribbean, Cuba, Culture, Food & Drink, Havana, History, Museums, Spirits, Cocktails, & Distilleries, Travel Guides I spent the majority of my time in Cuba in Havana, specifically in Havana Vieja, the oldest part of the city. With beautiful buildings, quaint squares, historic bars, and …
Just as I did on my way to Cuba, I had a full 24-hour layover in Cancun on my way back. This time I decided to go to Chichen …
Thanks to the flight schedules, I had about 24 hours to kill around Cancun, Mexico before flying onward to Cuba. I’m not a beach resort sort of person, so rather …
In August, I traveled to Arizona, Mexico, and Cuba. I will be posting my photos from Cuba to Instagram over the next couple of weeks, since I didn’t have …
