We found Christmas in Turkey. Proof in the pudding? Church frescoes painted with scenes of the nativity and statues of jolly ol’ St. Nick himself. Who knew a trip to Turkey would surprise us with a journey into the ancient origins of this favorite time of the year? This is the … [Read more...] about Christmas in Turkey (Blogmas Travel Adventure #12)
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Roman Ruins in Conímbriga | Portugal
An aqueduct, forum, baths, noble homes with garden fountains and intricate mosaics? It must be the Roman ruins in Conímbriga, Portugal. Join us for a walk back in time on the western edge of the Iberian Peninsula. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy … [Read more...] about Roman Ruins in Conímbriga | Portugal
Blogmas Travel Adventures #5: Exploring Orkney Islands Archaeological Sites
Exploring Orkney Islands archaeological sites is a bucket list adventure. Number 5 in our series of 12 Blogmas travel adventures focuses on a whirlwind tour in the heart of Neolithic Orkney to a few of the archipelago’s amazing prehistoric monuments. Disclosure: This post … [Read more...] about Blogmas Travel Adventures #5: Exploring Orkney Islands Archaeological Sites
Blogmas Travel Adventures: Hiking Caminito del Rey
It’s that time of year… sleigh bells ring… are you listening? Yes, December is here and with it comes something new to this site – Blogmas! For those of you who may not have heard of Blogmas before, it’s basically a blog post a day, every day, leading up to Christmas. This is my … [Read more...] about Blogmas Travel Adventures: Hiking Caminito del Rey
Exploring Évora: UNESCO World Heritage Site | Portugal
Exploring Évora is a delight – and so much more than what is in the guidebooks! Try walking the city’s wall for a unique perspective on the historic centre of Évora - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something from … [Read more...] about Exploring Évora: UNESCO World Heritage Site | Portugal