England is an old land where you can drink in the same pubs as the Crusaders did and watch a play in a Roman theater, so it's a rare treat to touch or experience anything that can legitimately boast of being the "oldest."
The Ridgeway Trail in Buckinghamshire and ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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England is an old land where you can drink in the same pubs as the Crusaders did and watch a play in a Roman theater, so it's a rare treat to touch or experience anything that can legitimately boast of being the "oldest."
The Ridgeway Trail in Buckinghamshire and ...Iranian and British national museums face off over artifact
Iran's national museum has cut off ties with the British Museum because of a controversy over a 2,500 year-old cuneiform tablet called the Cyrus cylinder. One of the most important artifacts from Persian civilization, the cylinder was supposed to be loaned to Iran but the ...Giant colon opens in Canada
A forty-foot long colon big enough to walk through is touring Canada.
Don't worry, this isn't the diseased byproduct of eating too much poutine; it's actually an educational exhibit set up by the Ministry of Health, the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada, and ...Listen: Liverpool's famous Scouse accent
If you've ever been to Liverpool, one thing you surely remember about Liverpudlians (no really, that's what they're called) is their distinctive accent. If you haven't been to Liverpool and you think you know what they sound like there, read on.
"Scouse," as the accent ...Lon-done? Try Windsor and Eton
If London has whet your appetite for all things English, hop on a train and visit Windsor. Less than an hour from central London, this historic city is one of the easiest and most popular day trips for foreign visitors. You can also enjoy a nice stroll to nearby Eton and ...Follow a Museum Day on Twitter becomes Internet phenomenon
Today's prize for obscure made-up celebrations goes to Jim Richardson, organizer of "Follow a Museum Day on Twitter", which was celebrated Feb. 1 all over the Internet. According to the folks over at Culture24 it was the hottest topic that day, shoving aside a scandal ...Roman "Swiss Army knife" goes on display
The Romans were an inventive bunch. They had running water, flush toilets, and mass media two thousand years ago. They also had their own version of the Swiss Army knife.
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Tourists looking for a thrill in Los Angeles can now take a bus tour of the city's most dangerous ganglands. For $65, LA Gang Tours takes visitors around the city, pointing out gang graffiti and stopping at sights like the Los Angeles Riverbed, Florence Avenue, and the Pico ...Exhibit highlights 1001 inventions of the Muslim world
A new exhibit at London's Science Museum explores the often-forgotten contributions to science from Muslim scholars.
1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim Heritage in our World follows the contributions of Muslim civilization from the 7th to the 17th centuries. After the ...Lon-done? Visit Bath
London's pollution and stress getting to you? Take the waters in Bath! Just ninety minutes away by train, this well-preserved Georgian-era resort makes for a relaxing day trip or, even better, a weekend getaway.
Bath is famous for its natural hot springs that supposedly ...Interfaith tourism in Syria
Who says the Middle East has to be a place of religious tension?
Not the worshipers at Deir Mar Mousa monastery. This medieval Christian monastery is a pilgrimage center for Christians and Muslims alike thanks to an open policy of worship and tolerant religious ...Lon-done? Try Canterbury
If you're looking for a day trip away from the noise and pollution of London, head out to Canterbury just a 90 minute train ride to the southeast.
We've all heard of the Canterbury Tales, a series of stories by Geoffrey Chaucer told by pilgrims on their way to Canterbury ...5 tips for spicing up your travel journals, or how to get beyond "Today I ate breakfast at..."
Every time I re-read that dog-eared journal I kept during my first trip abroad, I know that it's not as good a memento of my travels as it could be.
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I'm sort of obsessed with Thai curries, and if it weren't for that I'd be more obsessed with other Thai dishes. I love the balance of bitter, salty, spicy, and sweet, and I'm always trying to guess which ingredient in each dish supplies one of those four elements.
I've ...Join a trek study, travel for free!
Have you ever wanted to travel to an exotic, tropical locale, while taking part in an important study that could end a scourge that has plagued travelers for centuries? If you answered yes to that run-on question, then we have a travel tip for you.
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London is one of the most popular destinations for American travelers. It's big, exciting, and there's always something going on. Sadly, many visitors never get beyond the city limits. There are plenty of smaller towns just a short journey away that are worth visiting on a ...When NOT to book travel online
Over the past 15 years or so, the Internet has managed to pervade every part of our lives. These days we use it to stay in touch with friends and family, pay bills, watch television, and a whole lot more. Of course, travelers were amongst the first to see benefits from the ...Are fold-out maps obsolete? Not if you want to understand your destination
Is the age of opening up a map to figure out where you are a thing of the past? According to a recent post on Bad Latitude, they're one of ten travel items that are now obsolete.
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The popular and successful National Geographic Student Expeditions program is gearing up for another outstanding year, adding new options for high school students looking for an adventurous and educational escape this summer. The lucky travelers have their journeys enhanced ...Five great tank museums
OK, I'll admit it, inside I'm still twelve years old. I love big lumbering metal monsters that crash through brick walls and blast away with cannons and machine guns. Tanks rock. So with no further justification, here are five of the best tank museums in the world. The Tank ...
