Travel
Ancient maps are more than just visual records of geography; they’re keys to understanding the worlds our ancestors inhabited. Maps reveal where boundaries lay, where communities thrived, and how land transformed over time. For genealogists,…
Derbyshire is a huge county. It stretches from the wild Dark Peak in the north near Sheffield, through the limestone caves and lush valleys of the White Peak, to the meandering banks of the River…
While I do consider myself a corporate drop-out, a few of the perks and pleasures of working in big business have carried over to my new life. That includes travel. I’m up for a rough…
When you travel abroad, recognizing the cultural context in which you’ll be entering should be a top priority. Why? You’ll only be visiting for X amount of time! Right? Wrong. It’s vital to be aware…
There was a time when would-be explorers were entirely at the mercy of travel agents. Prices were firmly fixed with little room to wiggle. But the age of the Internet armed the savvy adventurer with…
After spending almost a year living in and gallivanting around France, I have come to learn a few things – some of them the hard way. Whether it’s when I had to fork over 30…
Taiwan is a beautiful intersection of Chinese culture, breathtaking mountain peaks and welcoming locals. It’s also fairly easy to travel to, as the Taiwanese government grants visa free travel or visa on arrival for over…