3 Days in London
With almost 2,000 years of rich history, there is so much to see and do in London. This can be daunting for tourists new to the city: Where do you
Best Museums and Monuments to Visit in Washington, DC
If you are a cable news junkie, then you probably associate Washington DC with partisan politics and byzantine bureaucracy. But for culture and history aficionados, the nation’s capital is a mecca—especially for great museums and monuments.
9 Top Tips for Visiting Rome’s Colosseum
Dating from the time of the Roman Empire nearly 2,000 years ago, the Colosseum is one of Rome’s most famous monuments and historic sites. The largest standing amphitheater in the
Best New Restaurants and Cafes in Athens
When you think of Athens, Greece, do you picture the Acropolis and its imposing facade, the Parthenon’s massive columns, or the proud slope of Hadrian’s Arch? If so, we don’t
The Hidden History of Rome’s Jewish Quarter
The history of Rome and Italy in general is closely entwined with Catholicism. After all, Rome is home to Vatican City, the seat of the Roman Catholic Church. But the
Bulls & Bears: A Brief History of the Makings of Wall Street
Although it only covers eight city blocks, Wall Street looms large as one of the most important financial districts in the world. From films like The Wolf of Wall Street
10 Top Tips for Visiting the Eiffel Tower
It’s not a trip to Paris without visiting what is arguably its most famous landmark: the Eiffel Tower. Designed by Gustave Eiffel and built between 1887 and 1889 for the
The Storied History of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia
Located in the heart of Barcelona, Spain, the Sagrada Familia is one of the city’s most iconic and most visited monuments and attractions. Designed by renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí,
Who is Buried in the Paris Catacombs?
Roaming the streets of Paris is like walking through an open-air museum. The city’s delightful and varied architecture alludes to the history of the French capital at every turn, with
9 Surprising Facts about Boston’s Freedom Trail
As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston is the perfect place to explore and discover early American history. One of the best ways to do so