Cultural Heritage: History
“A traveler without observation is a bird without wings.”
— Moslih Eddin Saadi
No matter where you go, every place has a story and historical travel unpacks those stories.
From great struggles against oppressive forces to human ingenuity, the people and the places who have defined significant eras in human history move many to travel see where history was made. Travel through the historical places, see and observe what was then and how things are now. Every place has evolved over ages and become what it is today , hence you must visit history to understand the struggles and changes that came through with time.
Being able to walk where history was made, seeing the places that shaped legendary figures or experiencing life as our ancestors did, historical travel allows history to come to life in ways that transcend a history book.

Heartbeat of Detroit
By Breana JohnsonI didn’t know a single thing about Detroit when I moved here a year ago. Most people plan where they want to move but when your spouse is in medical school, you don’t always have the luxury of choice or time. Read more
United States Insights History
Roanoke: Celebrating the Stars of Star City
By Terri MarshallOf course, the state wouldn’t be for lovers if its cities and towns didn’t embody the same coveted qualities. Located in the southwest region of the state, Roanoke checks all the boxes. Read more
United States Landscape History
On Antoni Gaudi’s Trail in Barcelona
By Sugato MukherjeeThe Spanish city of Barcelona had been Antoni Gaudi’s canvas and muse, at once. The 19th-century architect-wizard used the entire Catalonian city to express his creative genius and seamlessly blended the Gothic and the French Art-Nouveau with Expressionism to create his architectural masterpieces. Read more
Spain History The Arts
Exploring Arizona’s Ancient Native Dwellings
By Breana JohnsonCheck top-ten lists of Arizona’s best destinations, and you’re not likely to see any ancient ruins on the list. However, these lesser-known sites are some of the most fascinating and significant locations in the state! Read more
United States History
Kila Dalijoda: Exploring Rural Odisha from a Royal Castle
By Sugato MukherjeeThe sprawling mansion looked like a medieval European castle with its arched bay windows and turrets in each corners, the dark red laterite façade gleaming in the morning sun. We got down from our car, and were immediately greeted by Debjit Singh Deo, who owns and runs this heritage building … Read more Read more
India Off the Beaten Path History
Why is Ireland called the “Emerald Isle?”
By Derek CullenIreland is often referred to as the “Emerald Isle,” due to the vast greenery throughout the island. Most of the Irish countryside is dotted with farms and national parks, while the landscape in almost every county is dominated by some of the greenest hills anywhere in the world. But is … Read more Read more
Ireland Landscape History
Exploring the Depths of Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park
By Michael FilLush rainforest and land transformed for millions of years by volcanic activity, all spread across 520 square miles of protected space. Welcome to Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park! Read more
United States Adventure History Social Responsibility
The Rise and Fall of Goldsboro, Florida: An African American Town
By Kathleen WallsMany people know the story of the African American town Rosewood from the movie about the massacre, but how many of us have heard of Goldsboro, Florida, the second black incorporated city in the United States, which also thrived and was subsequently destroyed? Read more
United States History
Exploring Acadia National Park
By JenLyn FitzAcadia National Park is one of the fifty-eight National Parks in the United States and it is in the state of Maine. The park’s original Read more
United States Backpacking & Camping Family Travel History
Exploring Portland’s Multicultural Offerings
By Becky GarrisonThe cult TV show Portlandia pushed Portland, Oregon to hipster fame, but behind the city’s heralded “cool” veneer, lies a white supremacist history. Black people were explicitly forbidden from living in the city when the state entered the union in 1859. Read more
United States Off the Beaten Path History
What a snack from southern Spain tells you about religious persecution
By David PopeI was eating my favourite sandwich in a tapas bar in Seville when my mind was blown. Read more
Spain Religious Travel Food & Drink History
Huntsville before it Became Rocket City
By Kathleen WallsThe world knows Huntsville, Alabama as Rocket City. Sure, it’s fun to visit the Space and Rocket Center, but there is another older part of Huntsville that is well worth a visit. You can step back to the place where Alabama first became a state; its constitution was ratified in … Read more Read more
United States History
Ghost Towns and Goblins: Halloween Traditions in the Lone Star State
By Courtney CampbellThe Lone Star State contains some unique Halloween traditions. Filled with ghost towns, haunted hotels, and spooky lore, Texas has summoned attention for its intense connection to the paranormal. Read more
United States Experiences History
Georgia: Five Reasons to Choose it Over Neighboring Turkey
By Ali JenningsPreviously overlooked in favor of its neighbor Turkey, the Caucus country of Georgia, which sits at the crossroads of Western Asia Read more
Europe Off the Beaten Path History
Things to do in Pottsboro, TX: Activities & Attractions
In the heart of Texas lies a remarkable haven brimming with activities and a rich array of attractions: Pottsboro. This quintessential Texan town beckons visitors with a promise of unforgettable experiences, all waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for a place … Read more Read more
United States Food & Drink History