The Mosel River Valley offers great exploring of cute villages, great food and wine, and some impressive historic towns and strongholds. Along the Mosel River in Germany, between Trier and Koblenz, you’ll find a huge number of ancient castles along Mosel River Valley that are worth stopping for. I’m here to explain what to see, […]
Tarragona, located 100 km and one-hour drive from Barcelona, Spain is a cool place to escape the tourist traps of Barcelona. Or a cool retreat to explore the southern part of Cataluyna. I stayed in the city for a few days and found these 9 cool things to do in Tarragona if you’re visiting for
Are you a fan of history and do you love Roman ruins? Then it might be a surprise for you, but Tunisia is THE PLACE TO BE! Tunisia is jam-packed with amazing historic sights spanning antiquity, Phoenicians, Roman, Arab and Ottoman times. As I love Roman ruins, I visited as many as possible. And I
With its 85 miles (135 km), Hadrian’s Wall Path is one of the UK’s shortest National Trails, which is great for a short walking holiday or training week. Although walking from one side of Britain to the next, following a wall is pretty straightforward, I did experience some surprises. Here are my 12 things to
The Acropolis in Athens is THE must-see sight in Athens. And rightfully so. As a result, the hill with the Parthenon gets extremely busy with massive crowds and hoards of people. It will be impossible to avoid these groups at the Acropolis, but I do have 7 really easy tips to visit Acropolis without the
If you’re planning your visit to Greece, you’ll probably know about the world-famous theatre of Epidaurus. But did you know there is also a sunken city of Epidaurus? That is right, not far from the ancient Greek theatre ruins, you’ll find the modern town of Epidaurus. And sunken below the water’s surface, you can see
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 Trier an ideal city to
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 my top 10 list of
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 things yourself. One of the
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? Here are my 9 favorite
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 to Petra, stopping at Unesco
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 you looking for historic inspiration
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 details on how to get
Harbors and ports are the lifeline of many cities around the world. This wasn’t any different in Roman times. The harbor of Ancient Ostia (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, then a day
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 of the Roman Empire, now