We often travel a route with the map in hand and randomly choose short historic side trips to investigate while on the way to our actual destination. Sometimes, it’s a wild goose chase. In other words, it’s often a treasure hunt which can lead to such beauties as the Ring of … [Read more...] about Towers and Staigue Fort: An Irish Treasure Hunt
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Ireland’s Skellig Michael: A Storied Past
Somewhere between the 6th and 8th centuries, a group of monks sought an isolated locale to practice their religion. They found Skellig Michael. Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate Links. Skellig come from Sceillic, which means steep rock. Over the next 500 years these … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Skellig Michael: A Storied Past
The Stone Circles of Cork & Kerry, Ireland
When you think of a Celtic stone circle, it's most likely Stonehenge - the granddaddy of all stone circles. But rings of standing stones are more common in the land of the Celts than you’d think. There are somewhere in the neighbourhood of 235 stone circles in Ireland. Almost … [Read more...] about The Stone Circles of Cork & Kerry, Ireland
A Journey Close to Home: Walking Glenbow Ranch
Some historical journeys are shorter than others. Just off the highway near our hometown, down a winding gravel road, is a little slice of the past. In a meadow beside a river called the Bow is a weathered grey building. You can't drive up to it. You have to purposefully travel … [Read more...] about A Journey Close to Home: Walking Glenbow Ranch
Baja’s Cave Paintings: Cueva de las Flechas
Cave paintings in the heart of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula are amazing. One of favourites is Cueva de Las Flechas (Cave of the Arrows). Join us as explore this incredible rock art! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something from one of our … [Read more...] about Baja’s Cave Paintings: Cueva de las Flechas