Have dreams, will travel.
Amongst the greatest treasures of the ancient world is the Acropolis of Athens. This "high city" (Greek for acropolis) is one of the few remaining building complexes of ancient Greece to still be standing in such good condition. Not bad for buildings that were constructed during the Bronze Age, though the history shows us that... Continue Reading →
During this time of the COVID-19 I will periodically post about my travels and travel ideas. Hopefully we can soon return to the world. Take care, stay safe, stay inside. I think of most islands as microcosms of life yet maintaining individual traits, allowing a blend of the two. Then there are a few islands... Continue Reading →
In the Andalusian city of Granada you can see the stately Alhambra, a red-brick fortress and former residence of kings standing on the rocky hillside overlooking the River Darro. It's name in Arabic, qa'lat al-Hamra, translates as The Red Castle, reflecting the colour of the fortress. Considered one of the finest examples of Muslim architecture in... Continue Reading →
A good friend of mine is travelling through Scandinavia and is enjoying herself very much. She has been sending me and our friends photos and videos of all the places she has visited, which I have to say I love seeing. One her favourite places so far is Bergen, Norway. So I thought I would... Continue Reading →
Found in the dense Guatemalan rain forests in the northeast of this Central America country are the ruins of ancient Mayans. One of the largest and most significant archaeological sites is Tikal. This pre-Colombian city was an important political, military, and economic area and was inhabited from 600 BCE to 900 CE. The site of ... Continue Reading →
The reach of the ancient Roman Empire was quite an expanse. At the time of Emperor Hadrian (117 - 138 CE) parts of what is now modern-day north Africa, Turkey, Europe and England were under Roman rule. In hopes of preventing invasions from the northern "barbarians" and to maintain his northernmost border Hadrian had the... Continue Reading →
