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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 4, A Visit to Ely and Bury St. Edmunds
The adventure continues in the Fens, an ancient marsh filled with beautiful churches, and a ruined monastery in Suffolk. Continue reading
Category: Modern World
Buried at the Grand Canyon
Explore Grand Canyon National Park’s history in the park’s cemetery. Continue reading
Wandering Verona
Explorations of a delightful city in Northern Italy that has been around since Ancient Rome. Continue reading
Flushing Meadows: The Remnants of Two World’s Fairs in Queens, New York
A filthy dump turned into a place where people from all over the world came together to celebrate humanity and the future. Continue reading
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Check out Paris’ largest cemetery, the most visited cemetery in the world. Continue reading
Tombstone
Check out the town that was too tough to die, although it almost did. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 1, the Adventure Begins
The adventure begins. From Gothic cathedrals to Roman palaces, explore the southern coast of England. Continue reading
Got My Kicks on Route 66
Explorations of the Mother Road. Continue reading
Cardiff Castle, Wales: A Stoned Masterpiece
It started out as any other British manor house, then it got a bit odd. Lesson learned: Stoners apparently make excellent decorators. Continue reading
Wandering Montreal
Explorations of Canada’s second largest city. Continue reading
Wandering Piran
Explorations of a small Slovenian town on the Adriatic Sea. Continue reading
Wandering Quebec City
Explorations of one of the oldest cities in North America. Continue reading
Top 5 Reasons That The Library of Congress Rocks
From awe inspiring architecture to Thomas Jefferson, the top 5 reasons you should visit the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. Continue reading
Welcome to Portland
Explorations of the biggest city in Maine. Continue reading
10 Must See American Cemeteries
Dark. Musty. Tranquil. Creepy. The pageantry of the afterlife etched out in granite, marble, you name it. Cemeteries are a little divisive as a destination but are also truly destinations to be seen. Continue reading
Maine State House
Check out where the legislating happens in the state of Maine. Continue reading
10 Must See Memorials in Washington, D.C.
These are the top ten memorials that you should not not miss in America’s capital city! Continue reading
Wandering the Tiny Nation of Monaco
Explorations of one of the world’s smallest countries. Continue reading
The Tomb of America’s Dutch President: Martin Van Buren
The tomb of a forgotten president that deserves a little more credit. Continue reading
The Furthest East You Can Go
I found the furthest east you can go in the United States. It’s pretty cool. Continue reading
A Tale of Three Capitals: Kaskaskia, Vandalia and Springfield, Illinois
Illinois has had not one, not two but three different capitals! And no, none of them were Chicago… Continue reading
Ste. Genevieve: A Colonial Town on the Mississippi River
Explore the hidden history of a small French colonial town in Missouri. Continue reading
Welcome to Bangor
A little exploration of the city of Bangor, Maine. Continue reading
A Tomb Fit For Napoleon
Only a tomb so elaborate and grandiose as this one would be acceptable for someone like Napoleon. Continue reading
Wandering Amsterdam
Explorations of the “Venice of the North.” Continue reading
Wandering Around the Big Apple
A little exploration of New York City’s amazing architecture. Continue reading
Brighton Pier: England’s Finest Pleasure Pier
This pleasure pier has been a destination for day-trippers from London for over a century. Continue reading
Why Cemeteries Rock
Why does one history buff love cemeteries so much? Trust me, it’s not creepy. Continue reading
Governors Island: The Birthplace of New York
New York wasn’t born on Manhattan, but instead on a very unlikely place in the harbor. Continue reading
