In this episode, we chat about the 2004 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Highlights of Paris, Eiffel and Monet to Crème Brûlée.” We’ll talk about the number one mistake first-time tourists make in the city, the do’s and don’ts of riding the metro without getting your pockets picked, and whether Rick should have […]
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10 Historic Churches in Paris that Belong on Your Paris Itinerary
Paris has captivated visitors for centuries with its soaring basilicas and quietly elegant chapels. Famed for its religious traditions harkening back all the way to before Charlemagne, no trip to Paris is complete without stopping by one (or ten) of Paris’s magnificent churches. Whether you choose to drop in on […]
101 Epic History Travel Ideas to Help Plan Your Next Adventure
It’s super common for travelers to have a list of places they want to see or a bucket list for a specific continent or country. If you’re like me, you want to see as many historic places as you can squeeze in! Looking for ideas for an epic history travel […]
How Bordeaux Got Its Wine
Listen to the Episode “How Bordeaux Got Its Wine” Listen and Subscribe in iTunes Other ways to Listen and Subscribe In September I got to go to Bordeaux with a friend who is a 100% certified wine snob. I figured she would enjoy all of the […]
My Best (and Worst) Travel Experiences of 2017
This year was insane: I saw four continents, twenty-nine countries, and sixty UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Along the way, I visited every country in the Balkans, stepped foot in nine US states, and took my dog on eight flights. Here are the most fun, coolest, and best things I […]
Normandy: Commemorating D-Day in Pictures (Photo Essay)
Introduction This past week, I went to Normandy for the 73rd D-Day anniversary commemorations. I traveled with Liberation Route Europe, a foundation whose mission is to monitor and develop the Allies’ liberation route and to promote a transnational understanding of the liberation of Europe. I have several history projects over […]