History

Five Wow Reasons Why You Must Visit Eugene, Oregon

Lara DunningDecember 7, 2017

Set beside the scenic Willamette River, Eugene Oregon is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, art and museum lovers, sports fans, and foodies. While staying at T... Read More...

DestinationsOregonTravelTravel Inspiration26 Comments 29 min read

Walking Boise: Downtown History, Foodie Finds and Funky Art

Elizabeth RoseDecember 1, 2017

Boise is surprising. Walking Boise is the best way to see this urban chic city. The Idaho capital—and home to the Boise State Broncos—is also a great place to d... Read More...

DestinationsHotels and ResortsIdahoTravel0 Comments 222 min read

Explore the EuroVelo 13: Bike Europe’s Iron Curtain Trail

Ann RandallOctober 30, 2017

While touring a dank, cold former Soviet military prison near the Latvian seaside town of Liepaja, my guide explained the cluster of parked bikes, “We get group... Read More...

Adventure TravelAround the WorldBulgariaCroatiaEstoniaGermanyGreeceLatviaOutdoorsRussiaSerbiaTravel0 Comments 010 min read

Touring Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

Teresa BitlerOctober 13, 2017

I grew up hearing a sentence or two about Little Rock Central High School in history class. Some textbooks even contained the iconic image of Hazel Brown, a tee... Read More...

ArkansasAround the WorldTravel0 Comments 08 min read

Wandering Thessaloniki Greece: Tours and a Park Hotel Stay

Lara DunningAugust 25, 2017

Thessaloniki Greece is called the "city that never sleeps" and from our balcony at the Park Hotel, we discovered that saying is true. For even in the late eveni... Read More...

Around the WorldEat & DrinkGreeceTravel18 Comments 110 min read

Experiencing Thessaloniki Greece and the Luxurious Hotel Olympia

Lara DunningAugust 11, 2017

When most people think of Greece, they think of the ancient city of Athens, the blue domed roofs of Santorini, and the windmills of Mykonos. On our holiday, we ... Read More...

Around the WorldGreeceHotels and ResortsTravel35 Comments 19 min read

Three Days in Charleston South Carolina (and more cocktails) barely scratches the surface of what you can experience in this lively historic city.

3 Days in Charleston: Discover Cocktails, History and More

Barbara BarrielleAugust 2, 2017

Three Days in Charleston South Carolina (and more than three cocktails) barely scratches the surface of what you can experience in this lively historic city. C... Read More...

Around the WorldSouth CarolinaTravel0 Comments 014 min read

Wandering County Sligo Ireland: Contemplating the Poetry & Life of Yeats

Teresa BergenJuly 25, 2017

We stood in the Drumcliff cemetery in County Sligo, shadowed by Ireland’s famous mountain Ben Bulben, gazing down at the famous poet’s grave. One of my fellow t... Read More...

Around the WorldDestinationsIrelandTravel0 Comments 18 min read

Experiencing Iron Curtain Tourism in the Baltic Countries

Ann RandallJune 26, 2017

The Iron Curtain. The Cold War. Those jarring labels divided the world for almost half a century. It was Winston Churchill who coined the term “iron curtain” in... Read More...

EstoniaEuropeTravel1 Comment 012 min read

10 of the Top WOW Experiences around Chengdu, China

Teresa BergenDecember 9, 2016

The city of Chengdu, in Sichuan province, is just beginning to attract foreign tourists, it is immersive and an interesting time to go, but also difficult for ... Read More...

AsiaChinaDestinationsTravel1 Comment 011 min read