A Global History Geek-Out
In this episode, we chat about the 2008 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Istanbul.” We’ll talk about how much Istanbul has changed in the past ten years, ponder if Turkish breakfast is the best meal on earth, and give Rick his due for nearly baring it all in the Turkish baths. Plus […]
Anyone who’s had the privilege of traveling in a Muslim-majority country like Azerbaijan or Tunisia can tell you about how stunning Islamic architecture around the world can be. Whether you’re exploring the famed Blue Mosque in Istanbul or the much less visited Blue Mosque in Yerevan, stepping into a mosque for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Introduction I love dishing with travel bloggers about their experiences: which spot lived up to the hype, which was a total bust, and which spots were even better than they imagined. Below, travel bloggers share their favorite historic places, the ones that inspired and delighted beyond their expectations. Then […]
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