The city of Trier might not be the biggest city in Germany, but it is for sure, the oldest city in Germany (together with Worms). The ancient history, combined with the location close to Belgium and Luxembourg, on the banks of the River Mosel ánd easy to navigate center, makes …
Can you imagine that the tiny country of Lebanon is packed with a wide spectacle of Roman Ruins? As you know by now, I love Roman history and ruins in general, so I did my utmost best to find all Lebanon’s Roman Ruins for you (and myself). I give you …
One of the most popular things to do in Lebanon is a Tyre and Sidon day trip from Beirut. There are numerous options to see these amazing sights, not far from Beirut. You can arrange for a (half) day tour with a guide, or take the local buses and arrange …
When you visit Rome, you want to see and experience something of the ancient Roman times. Lucky for you, Rome is stuffed to the brim with history and ruins. But which ones should you visit and are worth your time? Which Roman ruins are more than rubble and ancient walls? …
Jordan is a very small country and there are not many roads. If you wish to travel from Amman to Petra, you have 2 options. The fast and direct Desert Highway 15 to Petra or the scenic King’s Highway 35 from Amman to Petra. I took a tour from Amman …
Those ancient Romans knew how to conquer the world and they left a clear mark. Even as far away as modern-day Jordan, you’ll find stunning Roman history laying around. As you know by now, I love Roman ruins, so obviously, I had to explore the Roman ruins in Jordan. Are …
Rome is packed with Roman history, renaissance masterpieces, and hip urban activities. But in Rome, you can even find remains of a culture, pre-dating the Romans. If you’re a history lover like me, learn more about the Etruscan civilization. I’ll introduce you to this ancient culture. And I share practical …
Harbors and ports are the lifeline of many cities around the world. This wasn’t any different in Roman times. The harbor of Ostia Antica near Rome was of essential value for the expanding city of Rome. If you’re looking to escape the crowds of Rome and you’re interested in history, …
After 4 visits to Rome, Italy, there was still one thing on my list I wanted to do in Rome: take a bike tour of the Appian Way! The Appian Way in Rome is the ancient road in the south of the city. Once the entrance road to the center …
Even after 2,000 years, there’s still ‘new’ stuff to discover in Rome, Italy. It was during my 4th visit to the capital of Italy, that I learned about the Domus Aurea, or Nero’s Golden Palace. Hidden in almost plain sight, this underground excavation is now open for visitors. If you’re …
